Denise Byrum

Senior Director, Operations and Organizational Development @Wood Hudson Cancer Research Laboratory

Newport, KY, US

Oversee laboratory operations and the biospecimen repository, ensuring continuity and revitalization of research operations after the passing of the founder. Engage with community to foster relationships with stakeholders and board members to align strategic objectives and secure institutional support.• Spearheading a social media campaign to increase public awareness and engagement• Hiring and managing new scientific staff to strengthen research initiatives• Leading fundraising efforts to collect new funding for research and operational sustainability• Assisting with building renovations to improve research facilities and infrastructureWood Hudson Cancer Research Laboratory is a nonprofit located in Newport, Kentucky, focused on advancing cancer research and providing educational opportunities to cultivate the next generation of scientists. A cornerstone of our mission is the Undergraduate Research Education Program (UREP), a summer initiative where college students undertake their own cancer research bench laboratory projects under the mentorship of our research team. This program has empowered hundreds of students to gain hands-on experience, contributing to meaningful discoveries while preparing for careers in science and medicine.

Northern Kentucky University

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Biological Sciences

University of Kentucky

Masters, Pharmaceutical Sciences

Northern Kentucky University

MBA, Project Management