Eileen Dalessandro began her career in research after graduating from Suffolk University in 2016 with a BS degree. She developed a passion for animal husbandry while working as a Research Animal Specialist II at MGH. Dalessandro was certified as a RLATG via AALAS while performing colony management at HSPH in 2020. She continued her education with a Master of Science in Histotechnology at Drexel University.

Shortly after graduating in August 2022, Eileen became a certified HTL via the ASCP. She now works as a Lab Tech IV in Dr. Eric Liao’s lab. Outside of the lab, she enjoys running and reading fiction in her spare time.