Dr. Ortega holds a doctorate in Molecular Biology and Analytical Chemistry from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. With a strong background in mass spectrometry, she serves as the Associate Director of Analytical Services at TriLink Biotechnologies. As part of the Analytical Development team, Dr. Ortega specializes in the physicochemical analysis of mRNA, oligonucleotides (i.e. gRNA), and small molecules such as NTPs and CleanCap® analogs. Her commitment to analytical excellence, combined with her scientific expertise, drives the development of robust methodologies to effectively fulfill client analytical requests and expand TriLink’s portfolio of analytical testing services.