Michael Lauck

Senior Research Scientist 2 Genetic Identity R&D at Promega Corporation

Greater Madison Area

About

I develop new STR chemistries for the forensic community.

Experience

  • Promega Corporation (10 yrs 10 mos)
    • Senior Research Scientist 2
      Feb 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

    • Senior Research Scientist 1
      Oct 2015 - Feb 2022 · 6 yrs 5 mos

  • University of Wisconsin-Madison (AIDS Vaccine Research Laboratory)
    • Assistant Scientist
      Sep 2013 - Oct 2015 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      • Established pipeline for simultaneous DNA and RNA virus discovery • Led 16srDNA microbiome projects • Validated pathogen identification pipeline in clinical setting at UW-Madison hospital • Wrote manuscripts and grants • Mentored graduate students • Managed timelines and budgets • Managed interdisciplinary collaboration

    • Graduate Research Assistant
      Jan 2010 - Aug 2013 · 3 yrs 8 mos

      • Established pipeline for RNA virus discovery • Participated in sample collection and preparation in Kibale National Park, Uganda • Analyzed quasispecies diversity of human pathogens (HIV, HCV and DENV) • Wrote manuscripts and grants • Worked in highly productive environment

  • Thesis Research at Robert Koch Institute
    Sep 2008 - Sep 2009 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Studied the immunosuppressive properties of HIV-1 gp41