Marianne Goodwin

About Marianne Goodwin

Enthusiastic scientist with a specialty in molecular biology and genetics and a commitment to helping advance the field of gene and cell therapy.• Goals and Interests: Producing gene therapy viral vectors, developing targeted therapeutics; improving biotechnology and genomic medicine; applying human genetics to personalized medicine. • Background: PhD and Postdoc in Biomedical Science / Genetics with 14+ years of laboratory research, providing the knowledge and experience necessary to help tackle biomedical challenges. • Expertise: Gene and cell therapy; AAV and LV-mediated gene delivery; gene editing; molecular mechanisms of human disease; cell and mouse models of genetic disease; gene structure, expression, and sequencing.• Laboratory Skills: Production of viral vectors (AAV and LV) and transduction/infection of mammalian cells. Proficiency in gene delivery and gene editing of human cells. Able to perform assays for cellular function and phenotyping. Skilled in a range of cellular and molecular biology techniques, including RNA/DNA isolation, RT-PCR, qPCR, Southern blot, Western blot, SDS-PAGE, cloning, siRNA-mediated knockdown, nucleofection/transfection, FACS analysis, immunocytochemistry, microscopy, and in vitro differentiation. Experienced in global gene expression analysis including next-generation sequencing and microarray analysis. • Soft Skills: Experienced with document writing (e.g, grant applications, manuscript preparation, GMP/GxP protocol generation, and report writing); strong oral communication skills; excellent organizational skills; able to work independently or while managing a group of mentees; passionate about teaching and mentoring.(Note to recruiters: I have put down roots in the North Carolina Research Triangle and plan to stay here for the foreseeable future. For this reason, I am planning to work locally and/or in remote positions. Thank you.)

Experience

1. Senior Expert, Scientific Office

   Novartis

   Jan 2026 — Present · Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, US

   Cell and Gene Therapy, Technical R&D

Education

• Florida International University

  B.S. in Biology, Minor in Chemistry

• University of Florida College of Medicine

  Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Sciences, Concentration in Genetics, Interdisciplinary program in biomedical sciences (IDP)