Mary Keane
St Andrews
Summary
Scientifically trained professional with experience spanning academic research, training programme delivery, and stakeholder engagement. Skilled in designing and delivery educational workshops, coordinating large-scale events, and creating accessible resources that drive participation and impact. Background includes genomics research at Harvard Medical School, national-level student training initiatives in Scotland, and customer-focused leadership in fast-paced environments. Proficient in project management, data analysis, and digital content creation with a proven ability to combine analytical insight with innovative marketing and outreach strategies. Committed to advancing scientific training, enhancing learner engagement, and bridging communication between academic, clinical, and public audiences.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Genetics Intern
Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School
Boston, USA
08.2023 - 09.2025
- Member of Yu Lab, Division of Genetics and Genomics
- Utilised multiple genomic data analysis platform to assess patient suitability for long-read sequencing.
- Identified novel gene variants for Diamond blackfan anaemia based on clinical data and bioinformatic analysis.
- Standardised workflow pipeline organisation to improve rare genetic disease research and diagnostic outcome in paediatric medicine.
- Restructured complex bioinformatics pipeline to fit novel gene variant discovery project in unique biological context.
- Managed communication channels between academic and clinical research labs to improve project details and broader outcomes.
Associate Trainer
Student Partnerships in Quality Scotland (sparqs)
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
07.2025 - Current
- Facilitated open discussions during sessions, encouraged active participation from course reps.
- Developed interpersonal skills by delivering comprehensive training programmes for college and university students.
- Collaborated with national quality agencies to create personalised training resources for students across Scotland.
- Achieved high participation rates with innovative training techniques.
- Devised accessible training strategies to suit varied educational models.
Assistant Camp Director
Galileo Learning LLC
Los Angeles, USA
05.2022 - 08.2025
- Improved customer and employee experience by implementing feedback mechanisms in a timely and flexible manner.
- Consolidated customer feedback weekly, innovatively refined camp operations.
- Achieved a Net Promoter Score of +25% from customer feedback in 8 weeks.
- Mentored employees on event management best practices; increased transparency in operations and improved working relationships.
- Directed in crisis intervention scenarios with calm, professional demeanour.
- Handled customer complaints professionally, ensuring maximum customer satisfaction.
- Conducted regular workshops for employees and enhanced interpersonal skills amongst employees.
Team Member, Vertically Integrated Project
School of Geography, University of St Andrews
St Andrews, United Kingdom
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Project titled ‘Looking after Eden', research group interest in diversifying research methods to better involve stakeholders in estuary research and development.
- Individual research focused on the intersection of qualitative community consultation about estuaries and bolstering funding using quantitative simulation-based technology.
- Collaborated with highly interdisciplinary team to create and present research poster, winning first prize at university-wide VIP Conference, November 2023.
Education
BSc - Biochemistry
University of St Andrews
St Andrews, Fife 09.2022 -
High School Diploma -
Saint Joseph High School
Lakewood, California 08.2018 - 05.2022
Skills
- Project management
- Public speaking
- Professional training
- Clinical and academic research
- Strategic planning
- Microsoft Office
- Data analysis (Python, R, Matlab)
- Data visualisation and content creation (Canva, Tableau, Excel)
- Social media outreach
Interests
- Quality enhancement and assurance in higher education sector
- Student representation
- Scientific research impact between public and private sectors
- International student mobility
Timeline
Associate Trainer
Student Partnerships in Quality Scotland (sparqs)
07.2025 - Current
Team Member, Vertically Integrated Project
School of Geography, University of St Andrews
09.2023 - 01.2024
Genetics Intern
Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School
08.2023 - 09.2025
BSc - Biochemistry
University of St Andrews
09.2022 -
Assistant Camp Director
Galileo Learning LLC
05.2022 - 08.2025
High School Diploma -
Saint Joseph High School
08.2018 - 05.2022
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