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Mindy Nye, PhD

VP, Office of the CSO - Burlington, NC

336-436-3760

Strategic, solutions-oriented executive leader with deep expertise in aligning science, operations, and regulatory strategy to drive enterprise growth. Board-certified in Medical and Public Health Microbiology and Medical Laboratory Science, with recognized leadership in molecular diagnostics and the laboratory diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections. Co-author of 20+ peer-reviewed publications and scientific collaborator with the CDC; led lab-developed test validation and regulatory approval through the New York State Wadsworth Center. Served as Principal Investigator for in vitro diagnostic device trials with Roche, Hologic, Abbott, and BD, and a frequent presenter at national and international scientific conferences for more than two decades. Proven track record delivering automation initiatives that increase capacity, improve quality, and reduce time-to-result, combined with strong scientific communication skills, including media engagement. Dedicated advocate for women in science and leadership, actively engaged in mentoring and ERG initiatives; graduate of Labcorp’s ELEVATE program (2022) and recipient of the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association Luminary Award (2024).

Areas of Support: Molecular Infectious Disease, Molecular Microbiology, Routine Microbiology

Notable Roles:

  • Labcorp Chairman’s Award (2008)
  • Labcorp’s ELEVATE Women’s Leadership Program (2022)
  • Recipient of the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA) Luminary Award (2024).

Education:

  • Postdoctoral fellow in Medical and Public Health Microbiology, July 2003-May 2005 

University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York

American Society for Microbiology CPEP accredited fellowship, Advisor: Marilyn A. Menegus, Ph.D.

  • Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire

Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology, May 2003

Thesis Title: Vibrio cholerae H-NS: Investigation of Regulated Genes and Structure - Function Analysis.  Advisor: Ronald K. Taylor, Ph.D.

  • University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont

Bachelor of Science, with honors, in Medical Laboratory Science, May 1997 

Departmental Honors Thesis: The Effect of Nitric Oxide on Anti-Cancer Drug Cytotoxicity.  Advisor: Anne E. Huot, Ph.D.