Andrea Mora

Andrea Mora, Ph.D. Scientist II & General Supervisor, Molecular and Immunoassays

Andrea Mora, Ph.D. brings deep expertise in assay development, analytical validation, and clinical laboratory operations across molecular and immunoassay-based diagnostics. As Scientist II and General Supervisor at Nexus Medical Labs, she oversees daily clinical testing operations while leading new assay development from concept through clinical launch, ensuring every validated test meets CLIA, CAP, and NYCLEP standards.

Andrea Mora, Ph.D. Scientist II & General Supervisor, Molecular and Immunoassays Nexus Medical Labs

Credentials & Education

  • Ph.D., Chemistry, Tufts University (Mace Research Group); dissertation focused on salivary microsampling methods for viral diagnostics
  • M.S., Chemistry, Tufts University
  • B.S., Chemistry, Monmouth University
  • 4 peer-reviewed publications in ACS Sensors and ACS Measurement Science Au; 1 patent application from doctoral research

 


 

Diagnostic & Scientific Expertise

  • Molecular and immunoassay development and analytical validation
  • Self-collected and microsampling-based diagnostic methods
  • Clinical laboratory operations under CLIA, CAP, and NYCLEP
  • BSL-2+ sample handling across STI, bloodborne pathogen, and respiratory targets
  • Technology transfer, SOP authoring, and staff competency development

 


 

Role at Nexus

Andrea holds a dual role at Nexus: she leads R&D validation for new assay additions to the clinical testing menu while simultaneously supervising daily molecular and immunoassay operations.

 


 

Reviewer Role for Nexus Content

Nexus blog and educational content in the areas of assay development, analytical validation, self-collected diagnostics, and clinical laboratory operations is reviewed by Andrea to ensure scientific accuracy, regulatory alignment, and technical precision. She verifies that test descriptions, validation claims, and operational detail reflect current laboratory practice and comply with CLIA and CAP standards.

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