Kelly Atkinson

Current

• Scientist at Plant & Food Research

Education

• University of Auckland
• University of Arizona
• University of Arizona

• University of Arizona

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Industry

Biotechnology

Kelly Atkinson’s Summary

Currently my research involves trials of sensory and consumer science aspects of fruits and novel foods. I have experience in early-stage biotech research and its commercialization, as well as managing scientific processes with business needs. I particularly enjoy managing human clinical trials. I have specific capabilities around ethical approval and Good Clinical Practice.

Kelly Atkinson’s Specialties:

Clinical trial management, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), project management, procurement, logistics, anything involving computing, protein biochemistry, 2-D gel electrophoresis, mass spectrometry, image analysis, structural biology

Kelly Atkinson’s Education

• University of Auckland

  PhD , Biological Sciences , 2003 — 2008

  Thesis title: Proteomic biomarker discovery for preeclampsia.

  Activities and Societies:

  Australian and New Zealand Placental Research Association (ANZPRA), New Zealand Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NZSBMB), department representative on several committees at the faculty and university levels

• University of Arizona

  Professional MS , Applied Biosciences , 1999 — 2002

  Thesis title: Retroevolution of the structure of lambda cro.
  
  This degree program is part of the Professional Science Master's initiative, incorporating both science and business into the curriculum.

  Activities and Societies:

  Alpha Chi Sigma, Graduate and Professional Student Council; Protein Society

• University of Arizona

  BS , Molecular and Cellular Biology , 1995 — 1999

• University of Arizona

  BA , Chemistry (Computer Science minor) , 1995 — 1999

Additional Information

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nee Kelly LeFevre

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