Manager, Sample Preparation
ThermoFisher Scientific
Hannah Saunders, MSPH is a manager in the Sample Preparation R&D team at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Hannah has been with Thermo Fisher Scientific for almost 15 years. During this time, she has led numerous RUO and IVD projects focused on sample preparation and automated nucleic acid extraction. Her main research focus has been circulating free/cell free nucleic acid extraction from body fluids, also known as liquid biopsy. Additionally, she has developed programs for instrumentation, collection devices, and other automation technology as it relates sample preparation. She leads and advises research and development teams on product realization from concept to market. She provides technical support to sales and marketing teams and works directly with customers to address issues related to sample preparation products.