Behind the microscope
Patrudu Makena
PhD in Genetic Toxicology, University of Memphis
Director, Non-Clinical Studies
A Better TomorrowTM is innovation of potentially reduced health impact products through robust science and technology.
Role at Reynolds
Favorite part of my job is finding solutions to challenges, learning new things from others, connecting with people, and always moving forward as a team.
Favorite part of your job?
Favorite part of my job is finding solutions to challenges, learning new things from others, connecting with people, and always moving forward as a team.
What does A Better TomorrowTM mean to you?
Innovation of potentially reduced health impact products through robust science and technology to expand choices for adult tobacco consumers and support our company’s tobacco harm reduction efforts.
Greatest career achievement (thus far)?
My greatest career achievement thus far as a scientist was being responsible for the development of biomarker research at Reynolds where I had an opportunity to work with prominent scientists in academia, industry, and within Reynolds. During this time, I drove several collaborative and novel projects including developing lung-on-a chip, real world evidence based predictive models, and adverse outcome pathways that resulted in many publications in respected journals.
Career timeline
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