Kenyi Saito-Diaz
Advisory Board Member @Repu
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WORK HISTORY
Advisory Board Member @Repu
Actively participates in board meetings offering advisory insight for effective decision-making.• Redefined the vision, mission, and long-term direction of the program and organizational culture.• Partnered with the Directors to develop strategies to grow the program and achieve short- and long-term goals.• Provided insight and supported the recruitment of Directors and other leadership positions that aligned with the long-term goals of the program.• Established a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to secure external funding and establish formal partnership with other institutions aligned with the program’s goals.
EDUCATION
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
B.Sc., Biology
Vanderbilt University
Ph.D., Cell and Developmental Biology
SKILLS
ABOUT KENYI SAITO-DIAZ
Biologist with over 15 years of experience at the intersection of cell biology and signaling, addressing key questions in developmental biology, cancer, and neuroscience. Expertise in developing preclinical models to identify and treat cancer and diseases of the nervous system using cutting edge technology including human pluripotent stem cells and gene editing. Experience in leadership positions as Director of a non-profit organization and member of multiple committees at different organizations. Substantial team and project management skills as well budgeting and handling multiple responsibilities efficiently. Proven track record as a mentor, having trained students at all academic levels and led multidisciplinary teams of engineers, clinicians, and basic scientists.
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