Molecular Diagnostics Lab Manager
VCU Health
Maria Fernanda Sábato. MS in Clinical Biochemistry. Molecular Diagnostics Scientist and currently, Manager of Laboratory Operations. Over 15 years overseeing the scientific and operational activities of a CLIA/CAP high complexity molecular diagnostics lab including next-generation sequencing for the past 6 years. With more than twenty years’ experience in the Molecular Diagnostics field, I am expert in assay development and, validation and implementation; creation and implementation of quality control and quality assurance programs in molecular diagnostics; development and implementation of workflows for new assays; process improvements; financial activities such as test cost analysis, billing and return on investment; instruments and assays troubleshooting; employees training, career development, coaching and competencies, in addition to teaching to the masters program at the VCU CLS School and medical residents and fellows.