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#PeopleOfPrecise: Meet Adina Doyle
Behind every mission are dedicated professionals whose expertise helps make success possible. This month, we’re proud to spotlight Senior Scientist Adina Doyle, whose passion for science, mentorship, and collaboration is helping strengthen the future of biodefense.
Supporting two groups within the Biodefense Branch at DEVCOM Chemical Biological Center (CBC), Adina plays a critical role in laboratory sequencing efforts while serving as the technical lead for two programs of record. Her work supports the development of advanced biological detection technologies that provide critical capabilities for the warfighter.
Adina’s journey into biodefense began with a fascination for biology during high school.
“I was drawn to biology early on,” she says. “I earned my bachelor’s degree in Biology with an emphasis in evolution and had the opportunity to conduct undergraduate research studying Yersinia pestis. That experience introduced me to biodefense research and ultimately shaped the career I’m fortunate to have today.”
Today, that passion continues to drive her work every day.
While the science itself is rewarding, Adina says one of the most fulfilling parts of her role is helping others learn.
“I really enjoy lab work and training, and teaching others about sequencing has been a great experience,” she explains. “It’s rewarding to build on my experience mentoring students, interns, and new hires while helping warfighters understand how sequencing can improve biological detection.”
Her dedication to knowledge sharing made her a natural choice to serve as the inaugural speaker for Precise’s new LAUNCH Physical Sciences Lunch & Learn series.
For Adina, innovation happens when people connect.
“The main goal is to foster stronger connections through these discussions and encourage collaboration,” she says. “If we understand the capabilities of those around us, we’re stronger for it. There’s no need to reinvent the wheel when your friendly neighborhood Precise coworker may already have the expertise you need.”
Programs like LAUNCH create opportunities for employees to learn from one another, strengthen technical capabilities, and ultimately deliver even greater value to customers.
“If we know our capabilities and the capabilities of our team as a whole, we can be better prepared to provide the warfighter with the best possible solutions.”
When she’s not advancing biodefense research, Adina enjoys dreaming about her next adventure. Her bucket list includes visiting the United Kingdom, exploring every U.S. National Park, and experiencing parasailing for the first time.
At Precise, our people are our greatest strength. Adina’s dedication to scientific excellence, mentorship, and collaboration exemplifies our commitment to delivering innovative solutions that support our customers’ most critical missions. Thank you, Adina, for everything you do to strengthen our team and help advance the mission.
#PeopleOfPrecise: Desiree Harris
Meet Desiree Harris – Biological Research Scientist and Precise Systems’ Employee Spotlight for August 2024.
When Precise acquired Excet in November 2023 and officially absorbed its employees in August 2024, a number of talented professionals joined our growing Precise Team – one of them being Desiree! She supports our Army customer as a Biological Research Scientist II at the Combat Capabilities Development Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC). She helps further their mission for toxicological assessments of both known and unknown compounds of interest through in vtiro assays, biomarker determination, and cell culture for use in the creation of complex 3D organelle architectures for countermeasures to protect our nation’s warfighters.
Desiree knew she wanted to pursue biological research as her career path during her undergraduate senior year biochemistry course, where she was also researching photo-activated cancer therapeutic compounds in an Organic Chemistry lab. She realized she had a passion for biochemical research and upon graduation, worked as an ORISE postbaccalaureate fellow with the Defense Public Health Center-Aberdeen (formerly U.S. Army Public Health Center) in the Toxicology Directorate investigating cellular toxicology utilizing in vitro assays. She has been hooked ever since!
Outside of work, Desiree loves to relax by catching up on the latest Netflix show. Her go-to show this summer was Young Sheldon, which she considers to be her current favorite binge. She also enjoys other hit movies and TV shows, and when asked who she would choose to play her in a movie about her life, she says, “I would want Marsai Martin from the movie Little and the hit show Black-ish to play me.”
Thank you, Desiree, for bringing your talent, knowledge, and commitment to our Precise Team. We are so thankful to have you and want to extend our sincerest appreciation!