Wendy Hartsock

Wendy Hartsock
Councilor
Director of Scientific Acceleration
CEM

Professional Positions

2021 - present, Director of Scientific Acceleration, CEM
2020 - 2021, Senior Medical Science Liaison, Amgen, USA
2018 – 2020, Medical Science Liaison, Allergan, USA
2015 – 2018, Scientist II, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, USA
2012 – 2015, Applications Specialist, Biotage, Americas

Education

2010 – 2012, Postdoctoral Fellow with Robert Hodges, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
2005 – 2010, Ph.D. Medicinal Chemistry with Jane Aldrich, University of Kansas
2003 – 2005, M.S. Pharmaceutical Sciences with David Segal, University of Arizona
1997 – 2001, B.S. Chemistry and Zoology, Northern Arizona University

APS Service

APS e-Seminar Series Co-Organizer, 2021 – Present
Symposium Schedule Committee, 2020 – Present
Website Committee, 2020 – Present
Symposium Sponsorship Committee, 2015 – Present
Symposium Sponsorship Committee Chair, 2017 – 2020
Student Affairs Committee Co-Chair, 2013 – 2017
Student Affairs Committee, 2009 – 2017

Other Service

Chemistry and Biology of Peptides Gordon Research Conference Co-Chair, 2022
Peptide Network Social Hour Co-Organizer, 2020 – Present
Virtual Career Panels Co-Organizer, 2021 – Present

Personal Statement

My deep dive into peptide science began with an opportunity to join the laboratory of former APS President Dr. Jane V. Aldrich. It was during my tenure as a graduate student in Jane’s lab when I had my first exposure to APS, the 2007 meeting in Montreal, Québec. The remarkable presentations and scientific discussions were inspiring. I was then and remain now, moved by the welcoming nature of the peptide community. Since that meeting, I have taken numerous opportunities to participate in the symposium and the society.

It has been exhilarating to work with students and professionals on SAC both as a student and as a professional. Helping to raise funds for the symposium, a worthwhile but hefty task, has brought me closer to our members across so many different areas of research, backgrounds, and segments.

Promoting the value of membership in our community is my passion. I am seeking the role of councilor to further immerse myself in the society and drive continued exploration of value and member engagement.