Hadley E. Gary
Madison
Summary
Enthusiastic scientist with dual Master of Science degrees in Immunology and Microbiology, offering a robust blend of laboratory experience and academic training from Colorado State University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Highly proficient in diverse laboratory environments, consistently producing high-quality work while excelling in fast-paced settings with tight deadlines. Renowned for strong work ethic and adaptability, effectively navigating changing conditions to achieve optimal results. Committed to advancing scientific knowledge through meticulous research and innovative problem-solving.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Scientist II
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Madison, WI
08.2025 - Current
- Executed chromatographic analysis of drug stability samples, ensuring compliance with GMP practices and regulatory guidelines.
- Implemented effective documentation practices to ensure accuracy and accessibility of information.
- Contributed to writing and refining control documents to enhance departmental operations.
- Engaged with technical project managers and program managers to enhance client relations and project alignment.
- Acted as technical subject matter expert for client testing, delivering expert guidance and support to analysts.
- Provided strategic mentorship to new analysts, ensuring effective onboarding and skill acquisition.
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
01.2023 - 08.2025
- Implemented in vitro assays and analyzed resulting data to support research objectives and enhance experimental accuracy.
- Conducted detailed analysis of enzymatic activity utilizing western blotting and HPLC to support research objectives.
- Directed operations of knock-out mouse colony to support experimental objectives and enhance research outcomes.
- Articulated research findings clearly and concisely to enhance knowledge sharing among peers at professional gatherings.
Research Associate II, Lab Manager
Colorado State University - Podell Lab
Fort Collins, CO
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Assisted in writing NIH and privately funded grant proposals, including building budgets for specific aims and designing experiments
- Scheduled, managed, and performed M. tuberculosis infections and treatment schedules during animal model experiments
- Coordinated with animal care staff to manage care of study animals as well as the Strain 13 Guinea pig colony
- Compiled data and assisted in writing peer reviewed publications
- Managed day-to-day laboratory operations including training records, supply ordering, equipment maintenance, and funding award accounting
- Provided mentorship to undergraduate volunteers and student employees
Non-Student Hourly Employee
CSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory - Bacteriology
Fort Collins, CO
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Prepared media to culture various species of bacteria using sterile technique
- Maintained the stock of media so that testing can be performed in a timely manner
- Performed quality control on the media produced to ensure sterility prior to use in the laboratory
- Received paperwork and specimens from various veterinary hospitals and determining the testing requested
- Used the Vitek 2 system to identify bacterial species and test their susceptibility to various antibiotics
- Filled out paperwork to maintain records of cultured specimens which can then be reported to clients
- Maintained records to ensure that laboratory equipment is performing properly
Student Employee
Colorado State University - Henao-Tamayo Lab
Fort Collins, CO
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Prepared media for various mouse specimens using proper sterile technique
- Maintained supply of sterile laboratory supplies for various experiments using autoclave
- Properly formulated various stock solutions for experiments at the correct dilutions
- Fixed cells, stained and prepared images of slides of mouse cells infected with tuberculosis
- Counted CFU tuberculosis cultures on petri plates and enters the data into a shared drive for further analysis
Pre-Analytical Technician
National Jewish Health
Denver, CO
03.2016 - 05.2017
- Proficiently aliquoted various patient specimens for the appropriate laboratory testing and distributes specimens to appropriate laboratory
- Effectively performed quality assurance for all work performed in the department, ensuring that the quality of work meets the standard of the hospital
- Input orders for patient specimens into the LIS system with a 1% error rate
- Successfully prepared specimens for shipment to outside reference laboratories
- Aided doctors and nurses to determine the status of patient specimens and results
- Assisted department manager with departmental restructuring which includes developing new procedures and writing SOPs to reflect them
- Worked in conjunction with the LIS department to develop a new LIS system for the entire hospital
- Participated in the completion of various research projects throughout the hospital
Education
Master of Science - Immunology
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL01-2025
Master of Science - Microbiology and Immunology
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO01-2018
Bachelor of Science - Biological Science
University of Denver
Denver, CO01-2013
Skills
- Laboratory techniques
- Research and experiments
- Safety processes and procedures
- Assay development
- Controlled document management
- GMP practices
- Federal regulatory guidelines
- Specimen preparation
- Microscopy
- Immunohistochemistry
- Media preparation
- Western blotting
- Flow cytometry
- Cell culture
- Antibody purification
- Data analysis
- Inventory management
- SOPs
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Detail Oriented
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Certified to ship dangerous goods
- BSL3 trained
- Select agent certified
PRESENTATIONS, PUBLICATIONS AND POSTERS
- Phenotyping immune cell populations in situ in Mycobacterium tuberculosis infected mouse lung tissue. Cooper, Sarah; DiLisio, James; Gary, Hadley E; Grover, Alexander; Henao Tamayo, Marcela; Podell, Brendan CVMBS Research Day 2020
- Formulation of Dry Powder and Liquid Bedaquiline for Delivery via Inhalation and Pharmacokinetic Analysis in Guinea Pigs. Stewart, Ian E.; Podell, Brendan K.; Gary, Hadley E.; Baldwin, Susan; Hickey, Anthony J.; Coler, Rhea. AAPS PharmSci 2021
- Spatial patterns of immune protection reveal granuloma heterogeneity among BCG vaccinated, M. tuberculosis-infected mice. Cooper, Sarah K.; Gary, Hadley E.; Harris, Macallister C.; DiLisio, James E.; Fox, Amy; Karger, Burton; Henao-Tamayo, Marcela; Vasquez, Joshua J.; Podell, Brendan K. Presented at Research Reboot of Tuberculosis Keystone Symposia January 2022
- Preparation Strategies of the Anti-Mycobacterial Drug Bedaquiline for Intrapulmonary Routes of Administration. Maloney, S.E.; Stewart, I.E.; Podell, B.K.; Gary, H.E.; Mecham, J.B.; Berube, B.J.; Baldwin, S.L.; Coler, R.N.; Hickey, A.J. Pharmaceuticals 2023, 16, 729. https://doi.org/10.3390/ph16050729 PMCID: PMC10220837
- Establishment of CD1b-restricted immunity to lipid antigens in the pulmonary response to Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. Harris MG, Gary HE, Cooper SK, et al. Establishment of CD1b-restricted immunity to lipid antigens in the pulmonary response to Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. Preprint. bioRxiv. 2023;2023.05.23.541963. Published 2023 May 24. doi:10.1101/2023.05.23.541963
- Characterization of an Oxylipin Dehydrogenase and the Role it Plays in Inflammation Hadley E. Gary, Olga Beliaeva, Samuel Wirth, and Natalia Kedishvili Presented at 2023 UAB GBS Symposium
Timeline
Scientist II
Thermo Fisher Scientific
08.2025 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Alabama at Birmingham
01.2023 - 08.2025
Research Associate II, Lab Manager
Colorado State University - Podell Lab
08.2019 - 05.2022
Non-Student Hourly Employee
CSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory - Bacteriology
02.2019 - 07.2019
Student Employee
Colorado State University - Henao-Tamayo Lab
10.2018 - 02.2019
Pre-Analytical Technician
National Jewish Health
03.2016 - 05.2017
Master of Science - Microbiology and Immunology
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Science - Biological Science
University of Denver
Master of Science - Immunology
University of Alabama at Birmingham