Margaret Ochocinska
Program Leader, Re-engineering The Research Enterprise at The National Institutes of Health
Rockville, Maryland, United States
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Top SchoolMargaret Ochocinska is a research scientist and program leader with over 15 years of molecular biology expertise and 11 years of hands-on experience managing translational research programs at the NIH. She currently leads efforts to re-engineer the research enterprise within the NIH Common Fund, translating complex scientific priorities into cross‑institute programs and operational contracts. Her background spans neuroscience, genetic engineering, bioinformatics, and microscopy, coupled with proven skills in project management, process improvement, and stakeholder communication. Margaret has a track record of designing program infrastructure—such as compound management and portfolio tracking systems—and has overseen large multi‑site portfolios like the Anticonvulsant Screening Program. Beyond science and management, she brings uncommon strengths in teaching, public speaking, and even musical leadership, reflecting a blend of analytical rigor and cultural engagement.
11 years of coding experience
15 years of employment as a software developer
PhD, Neuroscience, PhD, Neuroscience at University of MichiganHigh School Diploma, High School Diploma at City High Middle School
Polish, French, German
Github Skills (2)
bioinformatics7
pipeline6
Programming languages (2)
Github contributions (5)
NIDAP-Community/HIV-vaccine-candidate-efficacy
Jan 2023 - Jun 2024
Contributions:7 pushes, 1 branch, 1 comment in 1 year 5 months
CCBR/Antitumor-activity-of-entinostat-plus-NHS-IL12
Jun 2021 - Jan 2022
Contributions:1 release, 1 push, 1 tag in 7 months
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