Frances Hannan

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About Frances Hannan

DrFHannan@gmail.com Experienced senior clinical scientist, neuroscience researcher, and science communicator with a demonstrated history of working in clinical diagnostics and higher education. Outstanding organizational skills, advanced analytical and critical thinking skills. Expert at problem identification and trouble shooting. Pays particular attention to detail and consistently meets deadlines. Very strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, able to motivate diverse groups of individuals. Expert in cutting edge molecular biology, gene expression analysis, and fluorescence microscopy. Currently focused on gene expression assays for classification and monitoring of neuroendocrine, pancreatic, colon and breast cancers. Experienced in variant curation of targeted next-generation sequencing assays for hereditary cancer, cardiology disorders, in carrier screening. Thoroughly versed in OpenArray and MassArray technology for clinical diagnostics. Implemented and validated high complexity molecular diagnostic assays. Developed SOPs for rigorous QC and ensuring ongoing laboratory accreditation by CAP, CLIA and CLEP. Expert in Drosophila neurobiology and behavior with publications in major journals, and a strong funding record. Developed the Masters in Biology Education program, a joint venture between New York Medical College and Touro Graduate School of Education. Administered the assessment management system for data collection and analysis ensuring national accreditation of Touro Graduate School of Education. Ph.D. in Genetics and Bachelors degrees in Science (Honors) and Science (Education) from University of Melbourne, Australia.