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Evonne Woodson

Evonne Woodson

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Talented microbiologist offering over 15 years of comprehensive scientific project management experience in the academic and government sectors. Self-directed and motivated professional with diverse training experiences capable of tackling challenges at and beyond the bench.

Overview

17
17

Years of experience

1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Service Fellow

Centers For Disease Control And Prevention, CDC
07.2021 - Current

Conducted performance analyses for current surveillance systems

Coordinated stakeholder engagement efforts

Designed and implemented standardized information gathering tools

Resource development - program evaluation, white paper, FAQs, recommendations/guidance documents

Laboratory Leadership Service Fellow

Centers For Disease Control And Prevention, CDC
07.2019 - 06.2021

Coordinated and managed laboratory staff and projects.

Led and managed the validation and implementation of a new molecular assay

  • Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
  • Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
  • Evaluated quality management system and provided recommendations and guidance for improvement

Developed new protocols and improved existing laboratory processes.

Published scientific findings in a peer-reviewed journal.

Postdoctoral Fellow

Emory University School Of Medicine
09.2013 - 06.2019
  • Designed and managed multiple research studies.
  • Conducted independent research within an academic environment.
  • Directed the work of 4 undergraduate students (developed and managed work plans, monitored progress, assisted in troubleshooting, scientific writing, and professional development).
  • Authored professional scientific papers for publishing in peer-reviewed journals.


Postdoctoral Researcher

University Of Virginia, School Of Medicine
09.2012 - 09.2013
  • Conducted in-depth scientific research to advance understanding of gammaherpesvirus structure and host-virus interactions.
  • Trained laboratory staff.
  • Wrote and published peer-reviewed articles concerning findings and highlighted possible applications for findings.

Education

Ph.D. - Microbiology (virology)

University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
08.2012

Bachelor of Science - Biology

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
05.2002

Skills

  • Active Listening Skills
  • Experimental Design
  • Research Procedures
  • Team Leadership
  • Volunteer Training
  • Research and Writing
  • Antiviral Drugs
  • Technology Development
  • Project Coordination
  • Project Management
  • Independent Research
  • Effective Communication

Certification

Laboratory Quality Management System (LQMS) Certificate Program (2020)


Timeline

Senior Service Fellow

Centers For Disease Control And Prevention, CDC
07.2021 - Current

Laboratory Leadership Service Fellow

Centers For Disease Control And Prevention, CDC
07.2019 - 06.2021

Postdoctoral Fellow

Emory University School Of Medicine
09.2013 - 06.2019

Postdoctoral Researcher

University Of Virginia, School Of Medicine
09.2012 - 09.2013

Ph.D. - Microbiology (virology)

University of Virginia

Bachelor of Science - Biology

James Madison University
Evonne Woodson