Marc Salit

Marc L Salit is a renowned figure in the field of measurement science and standards development for biology.

Notable for founding and nurturing collaborative organizations like The Genome in a Bottle Consortium and the NIST-Stanford Joint Initiative for Metrology in Biology, fostering partnerships that drive impactful scientific progress.

Instrumental in establishing the Coronavirus Standards Working Group, dedicated to ensuring a robust infrastructure for SARS-CoV-2 testing.

With a background in Chemistry, Marc pursued a Ph.D. at Arizona State University and a BS at Skidmore College.

Currently serving as the Director of Joint Initiative for Metrology in Biology at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.

Possesses extensive experience in leading and managing teams, with a track record of overseeing groups of over 20 individuals, including recruitment, mentoring, and budget management up to $9M/year.

Has held key roles at prestigious institutions such as Stanford University School of Medicine and School of Engineering, as well as the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

Engaged in research aimed at advancing measurement science, standards, methods, and tools to facilitate data reproducibility, labor distribution, technology confidence, and quantitative measurement in biology.

Throughout his career, Marc has demonstrated a commitment to community-driven innovation and scientific collaboration.