Kimberly Crutcher
Kimberly Crutcher is a dedicated research professional with over 20 years of experience in animal care routed through private practice, later transitioning to biotechnology and supporting drug discovery and development. Kimberly specializes in planning, executing, and analyzing preclinical studies while managing vivarium operations and supporting cross-functional research teams.
Throughout her career, she has held key roles at innovative biotech companies including Prothena Biosciences, Therini Bio, Recursion Pharmaceuticals, and Charles River Laboratories. Her expertise includes in vivo study design, histology, immunohistochemistry (IHC), transgenic colony management, and implementation of training and compliance programs. She is also experienced in collaborating with contract research organizations (CROs) and has served on Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUC).
Kimberly holds a Bachelor of Professional Studies in Human Services from the University of Memphis and dual Associate degrees in Science and Education from Southwest Tennessee Community College. She is RALAT certified through AALAS and has completed advanced training in leadership, environmental health and safety, and hazardous waste compliance.
Passionate about advancing scientific discovery, Kimberly brings a strong balance of technical expertise, leadership, and a collaborative spirit to every project she supports.
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