Landmark occasion for NewYorkBIO
Last week was a landmark occasion for us at NewYorkBIO as we proudly partnered with the NYSE for our Life Science Showcase and Holiday Reception. This event was a testament to our mission of…
About me
Hello, I’m Erica Olsen
Ph.D Candidate
Currently, I'm advancing a well-rounded perspective in biotech by supporting the growth of the life science industry in New York as a Membership Development Manager at NewYorkBIO, New York's premier biotech trade association.
I'm soon on my journey to obtain my Ph.D. at Cambridge University!
Age - 25 Years
Email - me@erica-olsen.com
Residence - New York, USA
Computational Methods
I have been trained to apply AI and large data computational methods to further advance biotechnical solutions.
Interdisciplinary
My bioinformatics training has combined many disciplines including Biology, Engineering, and computational methods.
Corporate Development
I have extensive experience in team building, corporate planning, presentations, public speaking and biotech marketing.
Biotech Visionary
I have formulated new ideas in biotech sensor technology to enable better health for woman worldwide.
What I've accomplished
Education and Experiences
My Experience
Nov 2022 - Present
Membership Development Manager
NewYorkBio - Full Time
Developed relations and attracted new corporate partners to the biotech industry of New York city. Tasks include contacting corporations, lobbying, presentations and public speaking.
Sep 2021 - Jun 2022
Graduate Research Assistant
Stanford Snyder Lab
The Snyder Lab conducts groundbreaking research studies seeking to understand the role of COVID-19, Alzheimer’s, auto-immune disorders and infectious diseases.
Jun 2021 - Sep 2021
Data Science Intern
Cala Health
Cala Health is a bioelectronic medicine company transforming the standard of care for chronic disease with non-invasive, wearable devices.
Jun 2020 - Dec 2020
Stanford Team Co-Lead
OpenCovidScreen
• XPrize Competition Semi-finalist • Managed and furnished a research only COVID testing lab • Led a team in developing a COVID screening protocol. • Developed script to return COVID diagnosis.
My Education
2024 - present
Ph.D Candidate
Cambridge University, Cambridge UK
Recently admitted to Cambridge and will be pursuing a Ph.D. in a Biomedical Engineering.
2020 - 2022
Master's degree, Biomedical Informatics
Stanford University School of Medicine
The Biomedical Informatics Program is an interdisciplinary graduate and postdoctoral training program, part of the Department of Biomedical Data Science. Their mission is to train future research leaders to design and implement novel quantitative and computational methods that solve challenging problems across the entire spectrum of biology and medicine.
2017 - 2021
Bachelor of Science - Bioengineering
Stanford University
Programming Methodology and Abstractions, Chemical Principles, Linear Algebra and Differential Calculus, Physics, and Principles of Biomedical Informatics • Physiology and Human Anatomy, Multi-modality Molecular Imaging, Biomaterials, Biomedical System Prototyping, and Image Analysis and Interpretation using Deep Learning • Ethics in Bioengineering and Advancing Sciences
Professional Attributes
I'm driven, highly energetic, and ready to change the world! Yet I always remain balanced and guided by kindness and integrity.
