Sharon Wong is the Director of Scientific Operations for the Infectious Disease Program at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. With a PhD in Genetics from Cornell University, she leads strategic planning and management for research programs focused on genomics and drug discovery, particularly in tuberculosis.
She transitioned from hands-on tuberculosis research to orchestrating the entire scientific operations for a major infectious disease program.
Sharon Y. Wong
Director, Scientific Operations at Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Scientific Operations
As Director, she is responsible for strategic planning, operational management, and fostering collaborations within the Broad Institute's infectious disease program.
Infectious Disease Research
Her career is dedicated to this field, with specific expertise in tuberculosis and genomics, shaping the operational strategy for key research initiatives.
Genomics & Drug Discovery
Her background involves using genomic approaches to understand diseases like tuberculosis and to identify novel therapeutic strategies.
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Work History
7-2022
Director, Scientific Operations at Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
7-2021
Associate Director, Infectious Disease Program at Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
12-2015
Associate Director, Tuberculosis Research Program at Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
9-2013 - 12-2015
Director, Alpha Core Prototyping Laboratory at Boston University
9-2012 - 12-2015
Postdoctoral Fellow at Boston University College of Engineering
10-2008 - 9-2012
Postdoctoral Research Fellow at National Institutes of Health (NIH): Intramural Research Program (IRP)
8-2002 - 5-2008
Graduate Student at Cornell University
9-1999 - 5-2002
Research And Development Engineer at Guidant Corporation
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from Cornell University
Bachelor of Science - BS from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
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Location : Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Job Level : Mid-senior
Designation : Director, Scientific Operations at Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
