Conception
Valentina Podhajny Rey has a diverse range of work experience. Valentina started their career as a Dental laser workshop participant at California State University, Chico in 2018, where they gained experience using different medical lasers. In 2019, they worked as a Behavioral Therapist at Trumpet Behavioral Health, where they researched Autism Spectrum Disorder and implemented therapy techniques. Valentina also worked as a Dental Assistant at Beveridge Dental and Cupertino Dental Group, where they assisted dentists, managed dental instruments, and coordinated material procurement. In 2021, they volunteered as a Community Volunteer at Safeway C-19 Vaccination Clinic, where they managed the registration line and distributed vaccination record cards. Their most recent position was as a Research Associate at Aragen Life Sciences, where they performed data analysis and technical tasks related to cell line development. Valentina's experience includes executing analytical assays, such as ELISA and Western Blot, to characterize proteins and antibodies. Valentina has strong interpersonal skills and is detail-oriented. Their work experience demonstrates their ability to adapt to different environments and contribute effectively to various roles.
Valentina Podhajny Rey completed their education in biotechnology and molecular biology. From 2015 to 2019, they attended California State University, Chico, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Biology. Following that, from 2021 to 2022, they pursued a Master of Science degree in Biotechnology at The Johns Hopkins University.
In addition to their formal education, Valentina has also obtained several certifications. In February 2020, they completed an 8 Hour Infection Control course at the Dental Specialties Institute, Inc. Valentina also obtained certifications in Dental Practice Act & Law and Ethics, as well as California Radiation Health and Safety from the same institute in December 2019. Furthermore, Valentina acquired a certification in Genetics and Next Generation Sequencing for Bioinformatics from Udemy in May 2023. Valentina also holds edX Verified Certificates in Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking (obtained in May 2021) and Data Science: R Basics (obtained in April 2021).
Conception
Conception is a company developing the technology to turn skin cells into viable human eggs.This technology will give women the opportunity to have children well into their forties and fifties, eliminate barriers for couples suffering from infertility, and potentially allow male-male couples to have biological children.Long term, thistechnology could be a critical platform allowing for widespread genetic screening of embryos. If proven safe, it could even enable for genetic editing to eliminate and reduce the risk of devastating diseases for future generations – such as Alzheimer’s, heart disease and many different types of cancers.This could become one of the most important technologies ever created.The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Berkeley, California.