Neil Box

About Neil Box

A cancer researcher and community educator with expertise in p53 pathway biology as it applies to skin, hematologic and other cancers who is passionate about increasing public awareness for cancer prevention. Interests include using human subjects and model systems to understand how gene variants work together with environmental exposures to influence normal and disease phenotypes in humans.Skills and Experience* Proven strategic research leadership in oncology, p53 pathway biology and tumorigenesis and melanoma research in my role as Scientific Program Director for the International Pigment Cell Conference, Secretary for the Pan-American Pigment Cell Society and Member of the Mammalian Models for Cancer Study Section at the Center for Scientific Review/National Cancer Institute* Confident and articulate scientific communicator demonstrated by 51 published research and review articles,$4 million in grants awarded as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator, numerous platform presentations at conferences, as well as invited lectures, institutional presentations and TV segments.* Strong didactic and one-on-one teaching and mentorship record as Co-Director for the Masters in Biomedical Sciences Genetics Block and founder and past Co-Director of the Gates Summer Internship Program and lecturer in the CU Medical School.* Proven experience with genomic technologies and analysis* Established experience with preclinical drug testing in vitro and in vivo* Experience with all facets of clinical genetics laboratory operations * Demonstrated knowledge of melanoma, hematologic, breast, lung and other solid tumor patient treatment guidelines* Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements for clinical and basic cancer researchSpecialties:Cancer Research | Molecular Genetics | Molecular Cloning | Genetics / Genomics | Physician Relationships | Genetic Epidemiology | Molecular Diagnostics | Preclinical Assay Development | Biomarkers for Cancer | Tissue Collection and Banking | Cancer Treatment | Technical Expertise | Scientific Communications | Networking | Cancer Prevention

Experience

1. Medical Science Liaison

   CSL

   Mar 2025 — Present · King of Prussia, PA, US

Education

• The University of Queensland

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Biochemistry with Honors I

  1993

• The University of Queensland

  Genetic Epidemiology

  1999 — 2001

• The University of Queensland

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Human Genetics

  1995 — 1998

• Baylor College of Medicine

  Mouse Genetics, Postdoctoral Studies

  2001 — 2004