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Michelle Chen

Site Manager, Pagliuca Harvard Life Lab

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As Site Manager, Michelle oversees day-to-day operations at the Pagliuca Harvard Life Lab. This includes providing scientific and operational support to residents, overseeing bioprojects, and maintaining the chemical inventory.

Michelle started her career in biotech as a Research Associate for a company that spent time as a resident at the Pagliuca Harvard Life Lab. She then transitioned to work in lab operations at LabCentral, gaining expertise in equipment management and issue troubleshooting. Michelle has now come full circle by returning to the Life Lab to manage site operations.

Michelle holds a MS in marine biology from Northeastern University and a BA in marine science from Boston University. She thoroughly enjoyed her time in the ocean and now supports science on land. In her spare time, Michelle enjoys going on flower walks during the spring and trying new restaurants around the city.