Clinical & Translational Research Core

Staff Veterinarian
Amanda Graveline, D.V.M.
Amanda manages the institute animal studies in accordance with federal, state and local guidelines. She collaborates with researchers and liaises with the IACUCs and institutional vet staffs to ensure that the Wyss Institute maintains OLAW and USDA compliance, as well as meeting elevated internal standards of animal welfare. Amanda and her team aid researchers through...
Research Assistant
Matthew Pezone, B.A.
Matthew supports a variety of projects at the Wyss Institute, including vaccine/oncology studies and surgical models. He works closely with investigators by offering a wide range of procedural assistance, surgical support, and post-operative care. Additionally, he aids in protocol preparation, carries out imaging studies, and manages associated equipment and inventory. Matthew comes to the Wyss...
Research Assistant III - Laboratory Animal Technician
Frank Urena, B.S., R.L.A.T.
Frank supports projects as a certified Registered Animal Laboratory Technician. After graduating in 2011 with a B.S. in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Life Sciences from Northeastern University, Frank worked as a Clinical laboratory Assistant, Pathology Technician, And Research Associate gaining vast experience in both Basic and Translational Research, as well as Animal Surgical...
Research Assistant, Wyss Phlebotomist
Andyna Vernet, B.S., A.L.A.T.
Andyna supports projects as a certified Registered Animal Laboratory Assistant Technician (ALAT). After graduating with a B.S. in Biology, Andyna worked as a Research Animal Specialist where she gained translational research experience by providing husbandry and post-operative care to laboratory animals. In 2010, Andyna transitioned to clinical work as a medical research laboratory technician where...