Tshaka Cunningham is Featured in LabX’s I Was Born Series
Our Cofounder & Director of Research and Development Tshaka Cunningham’s inspiring story is now featured in the National Academy’s powerful new series. An excerpt from their feature is below and can be found here. I Was Born is a collaboration between LabX and The Science and Entertainment Exchange highlighting the lives of all different kinds of scientists 🧬 WATCH IT HERE. 🧬
Becoming an molecular biologist who has faith
Despite never attending Howard University, Tshaka still sees himself as the product of HBCUs since he attended classes with his mom when he was as young as one year old. Growing up in church, Tshaka has always seen his work and faith intertwined – referencing Hosea 4:6’s “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.” Watch our fourth episode of I Was Born to learn about Tshaka’s journey in genomic science!
More About Tshaka Cunningham, PhD
Director of Research & Development
Co-founder & Director of Research & Development Dr. Tshaka Cunningham, a graduate of Princeton University, received his PhD in molecular biology from Rockefeller University & completed his postdoctoral training at the Pasteur Institute in Paris, France. A leading voice in advocating for diversity & representation in the field of genomics, Tshaka is also a volunteer leader of non-profit STEM youth programming for underserved communities. He previously worked at the VA headquarters overseeing a large neurodegenerative disease research program, & also served as a subject matter expert for the VA’s Genomic Medicine Implementation Program. Motivated by the timely need for advancements in precision medicine while at the VA, Tshaka is dedicated to improving people’s lives through the power of genomics.