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Joseph A. Vargas
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Member since: February 22, 2017
My areas of expertise are in molecular histology and image analysis. I've worked in academia, biotech, pharmaceutical, and government laboratories. I've been in the histology field for 30 years and have accumulated significant experience in areas of clinical and experimental histology. I have a BS in Clinical Science and an MS in Biomedical Laboratory Science from San Francisco State University. I have certifications in Biological Electron Microscopy and Histotechnology (HTL).
Current address
Biocare Medical
60 Berry Drive
Pacheco, CA
United States
60 Berry Drive
Pacheco, CA
United States
Education
MS in Biomedical Laboratory Science / Sub Discipline in Immunology
San Francisco State University
1994 — 1997
San Francisco State University
1994 — 1997
BS in Clinical Science
San Francisco State University
1992 — 1994
San Francisco State University
1992 — 1994
AS / Certification in Biological Electron Microscopy
San Joaquin Delta College
1985 — 1988
San Joaquin Delta College
1985 — 1988
Experience
Director, Technology Development
Biocare Medical
2015 — 2017
Biocare Medical
2015 — 2017
Director, Research and Development
Biocare Medical
2005 — 2001
Biocare Medical
2005 — 2001
Associate Scientist
Avigen
2000 — 2003
Avigen
2000 — 2003
Skills
- in situ hybridization
- Immunohistochemistry
- Immunofluorescence
- Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)
- Electron Microscopy
Activities
- American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
- National Society for Histotechnology (NSH)
Interests
- Gaining insight on Bioinformatic concepts and how to effectively apply them
- Molecular histology and probe design (oligomers / Bacs / Riboprobes / other formats)
- Image analysis and quantification methods
- Medical diagnostic assay development