Team & Mentors
Biomedical professionals with decades of work and teaching experience.
Our pride lies in our exceptional team – educators and researchers from elite institutions worldwide such as UCSF, MAYO Clinic, NIH, MD Anderson, University of Leeds, and more. With years of research and extensive publications in esteemed journals like Nature, British Journal of Hematology, Blood, Molecular Cell Biology, they bring unparalleled expertise to your education.
Our instructors are a U.S.-based group of biomedical career professionals, including research scientists, medical doctors, geneticists, and pharmacologists. They have successfully navigated the maze of options and challenges to achieve success in their respective careers and paths.
But they're more than experts – they are mentors driven by a passion for teaching, committed to shaping the next generation of healthcare leaders.
We strive to offer a unique learning experience where students connect with experts and their peers worldwide. Our instructors, representing various segments of the biomedical industry, provide career insights beyond the high school years.
Our infrastructure creates opportunities for mutual learning, collaborative projects, and research in shared spaces.
Tied Together by our Love for Science
Once at Elio, Your success becomes our goal
Our Advisors, Mentors & Guest Lecturers
Natalie Stringer, Ph.D
Dr. Stringer is a seasoned professional with extensive expertise in biotechnology, education, and the life sciences. She has over a decade of experience in technical training, curriculum design, project management, and supporting scientific products.
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Previously: Post-doctoral fellowship at NIH and National Cancer Institute
Lane Lawley, Ph.D
Dr. Lawley is a senior researcher in natural language processing, knowledge representation and reasoning, neural machine learning and symbolic learning.
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Previously: Post-doctoral fellowing at Georgian Tech
Rebecca Nalloor, Ph.D
Dr. Nalloor has a proven research track record of Neuroscience, PTSD, anxiety disorders, IEG etc., and effectively communicating complex concepts to diverse audiences. She has worked at the Center for Synapses and Cognitive Center Neuroscience, Augusta University.
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Previously: Post-doctoral fellowship at Medical College of Georgia
Josie Hayes, Ph.D
Dr. Hayes is a geneticist and bioinformatician specializing in developing biomarkers for early cancer detection, diagnosis, and patient stratification.
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Previously: Post-doctoral fellowship at UC Berkeley School of Public Health and UCSF Medical Center Clinical Scientist at NHS
Juhi Ojha, Ph.D
Dr. Ojha is a research scientist working in immuno-oncology drug development using small molecules, antibodies and cell therapy. She has proven track in biomarker based drug development, from discovery to late stage development for solid tumors.
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Previously: Post-doctoral fellowship at UCSF and Mayou Clinic
Jonathan Glassman, Ph.D
Dr. Glassman is a technical expert in systems engineering, forensic engineering, reliability engineering, emergency management, data analytics, and rapid prototyping.
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Previously: Ph.D at Princeton University and M.S. Stanford
Brittany Araj, Ph.D
Dr. Araj is a molecular biologist with 15 years of experience in the life sciences, specializing in technical training and Cell and Gene Therapy workflows, particularly CAR-T cell therapy. She is a leader in bridging technical expertise with practical application.
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Previously: Post-doctoral fellowship at NIH National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Tammy Duong, Ph.D
Dr. Duong is an experienced fermentation scientist with a strong background in developing and optimizing fermentation processes for bacterial and fungal applications. Expert in strategies for isolating microorganisms for biofuel production through anaerobic and aerobic fermentation methods.
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Previously: at University of British Columbia and UC Berkeley
Live Classes by Silicon Valley based Instructors
Students will have access to personalized guidance and can request for one on one or group meetings with mentors to get their questions answered. Your success is our goal.
Experts with Ph.D, M.D and Pharm.D degrees.
More than 10 years of experience individually in their respective fields and careers.
Apart from being excellent at what they do, also are passionate about teaching.
Our instructors are 100% USA-based employees
Meticulous background and reference checks
Along comes the network of Alumni who have walked your path with us in the past, their experience and relatable answers can help you answer some of your own questions.
Passion for our work unites us all under the umbrella of Elio Academy of Biomedical Sciences. We aspire to guide you on your own journey of learning and eventual success.
Interested in Joining our team? Please fill this interest form.
You can also reach us at support@elioacademy.org
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