Miranda Hvinden, PhD Pfizer, Inc.

Miranda began her career as an R&D Senior Scientist within Pfizer Animal Genetics where she designed genetic testing products for the cattle industry using ABI 3730 DNA Analyzer and Sequenom Mass Spectrometry platforms. She was also a member of the team that delivered a first-to-market Illumina 50K Bovine SNP-chip product. Miranda transitioned from Genetics R&D to Pfizer Global Manufacturing to work with the teams that create life-saving biologics in a microbiology laboratory setting. Miranda serves in a leadership role in the quality laboratory, reviewing and updating quality validations, conducting laboratory investigations and audits, in addition to developing new bioanalytical assays. Miranda graduated in 2002 with a B.S. in Microbiology and minors in Chemistry and Women's Studies from North Dakota State University. Her PhD in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology was completed in 2010 from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Miranda has a passion for mentoring laboratory colleagues, implementing quality improvements and Right-First-Time practices, and participating in tech transfer exercises where she works within collaborative, cross-disciplinary teams. In her spare time, Miranda is learning Spanish and training to run a half marathon.