Laura Matrajt
Seattle,WA
Summary
Dynamic, curious and flexible infectious disease modeler for vaccine interventions at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, passionate about the power of vaccines to save lives. I excell in simplifying complex problems and effective communication, adept at synthesizing information for diverse audiences. Enjoy working in interdisciplinary collaborations, significantly advancing vaccine research and public understanding with a proven track record of over 20 top-tier publications.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Scientist
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Fhcrc
Seattle, WA
05.2021 - Current
- Analyzed complex vaccine interventions using mathematical models for HIV, COVID, mPOX, influenza.
- Analyzed data to evaluate the impact of different vaccines based on different vaccine effects (prevention of transmission, disease, infection).
- As part of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network, participated in seminars and discussions about trial design.
- Over 20 publications in top tier scientific journals, have been awarded research grants from NSF and CDC.
- Worked with interdisciplinary teams, managed postdocs and students.
- Experience communicating with diverse audiences: given interviews to major communication outlets (NY Times, NPR, etc.).
Research Associate
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Fhcrc
Seattle, WA
05.2015 - 04.2021
Postdoctoral Fellow
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and UW
Seattle, WA
01.2012 - 04.2015
Education
Ph.D. - Applied Mathematics
University of Washington
Seattle, WA10-2011
Master of Science - Mathematics
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06-2007
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico
Mexico City, Mexico.01-2005
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Ability to simplify complex problems
- Strong analytical skills
- Cultural sensitivity awareness
- Knowledge of clinical vaccine trials (phase 1 – phase 4)
- Experience working with multiple infectious diseases (influenza, cholera, HIV, COVID-19, mpox, typhoid, herpes)
- Ability to synthesize information and communicate with diverse audiences
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Timeline
Staff Scientist
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Fhcrc
05.2021 - Current
Research Associate
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Fhcrc
05.2015 - 04.2021
Postdoctoral Fellow
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and UW
01.2012 - 04.2015
Ph.D. - Applied Mathematics
University of Washington
Master of Science - Mathematics
University of Washington
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico
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