Mark Tometsko

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About Mark Tometsko

I have been fortunate to work on some really exciting projects at Immunex and Amgen. The experiments we perform in the lab can be incredibly satisfying. I really love being able perform an experiment first, analyze new data, and learn something that no one else in the world yet knows. Even more rewarding is completing a series of experiments that answers a question that could lead to a treatment for a disease that causes someone great suffering. Hearing stories from patients about rheumatoid arthritis, bone metastasis, and multiple myeloma are incredibly sobering. These are horrific diseases, and better treatments are vital. I am comfortable working in multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, inflammation, metabolic bone disease, and tumor immunology. I have experience working independently and as part of a team to design, execute, analyze and interpret in vitro and in vivo experiments. I have learned to always look for a smarter way to achieve a goal. I am eager to tackle challenging problems, learn new techniques, and work with others to answer compelling scientific questions.