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Milena Lazova

@milenalazova

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I've led biotech R&D and healthcare analytics initiatives from scientific strategy through scalable workflows.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to apply my scientific strategy, cross-functional program leadership, and healthcare analytics experience to women’s health, digital health, and patient-centered healthcare innovation.

I've led cross-functional R&D initiatives at Harton Therapeutics, Ultivue, ReadCoor, and Catalog Technologies, translating scientific priorities into scalable workflows for DNA/RNA manufacturing, spatial sequencing, cancer profiling, and DNA data storage.

At ReadCoor, acquired by 10x Genomics, I drove DNA design, stabilization, and synthetic oligonucleotide manufacturing work for spatial sequencing applications, contributing to a patent on DNA nanoball stabilization chemistry. At Ultivue, I managed experimental strategy for spatial RNA detection and multiplexed immunofluorescence applications supporting translational and clinical research.

Earlier, I partnered with healthcare and pharmaceutical clients at SHYFT Analytics to implement real-world evidence analytics solutions, optimize workflows, and turn complex scientific and technical concepts into actionable client-centered strategies.

My PhD training in systems biology and postdoctoral work at MIT shaped how I lead scientific programs: collaboratively, with rigorous experimentation, clear communication, and a focus on operational reliability. I'm also committed to evidence-based maternal and women's health education and am pursuing advanced lactation education on the IBCLC pathway.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Scientist

Harton Therapeutics

Jan 2022 - Jan 2026 (4 years)

Led cross-functional R&D initiatives focused on scalable DNA/RNA manufacturing and modified hydrogel workflows in a fast-paced startup environment. Coordinated scientific priorities, process development, and experimental execution across multiple concurrent projects.

Hydrogel Workflows R&D Leadership Process Development Cross functional Coordination Agile Scrum

Senior Scientist

Ultivue

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)

Led cross-functional scientific initiatives focused on multiplexed immunofluorescence applications for cancer profiling. Managed R&D priorities and experimental strategy for spatial RNA detection technologies in tissue samples.

Cancer Profiling R&D Management Cross functional Coordination

Scientist

ReadCoor

Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 (2 years)

Led R&D projects focused on DNA design, stabilization, and process optimization for spatial sequencing applications. Drove development of scalable synthetic oligonucleotide manufacturing workflows supporting platform growth.

DNA Stabilization Process Optimization Intellectual Property

Scientist

Catalog Technologies

Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (1 year)

Led biochemistry initiatives supporting development of a commercial DNA-based digital data storage platform. Introduced Agile/Scrum-inspired organizational processes to improve project coordination and team communication.

Biochemistry Agile Scrum Project Coordination R&D Management

Solution Consultant

SHYFT Analytics

Jan 2015 - Jan 2018 (3 years)

Partnered with healthcare and pharmaceutical clients to implement real-world evidence analytics solutions supporting operational and strategic decision-making. Coordinated cross-functional collaboration between technical, analytics, and client-facing stakeholders.

Real World Evidence Healthcare Analytics Client Management Cross Functional Collaboration Quality Assurance Workflow Optimization

Postdoctoral Researcher

MIT

Jan 2013 - Jan 2015 (2 years)

Led independent research initiatives focused on bacterial stress-response systems using next-generation sequencing. Collaborated across multidisciplinary academic teams and presented research at international conferences.

Next Generation Sequencing Bacterial Stress Response Research Leadership Research Collaboration

PhD Candidate

FOM Institute AMOLF

Jan 2009 - Jan 2013 (4 years)

Conducted interdisciplinary research in systems biology and biological signaling networks. Collaborated with international research teams including MIT and University of Texas at Austin.

Systems Biology Biosignaling Research Collaboration Mentorship