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Filippo Galbo

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Filippo D. Galbo

Filippo D. Galbo, CGMBS MB(ASCP)cm, is a clinical scientist and molecular technologist with experience in molecular diagnostics, clinical genomics, assay validation, high-throughput testing, SOPs, and technologist training. He builds software for laboratory automation, NGS planning, sequence analysis, molecular modeling, and local AI workflows.

2CGMBS / MB(ASCP)cm
5listed roles
2degrees
6research entries

Selected technical work

Software projects

What I built, how it works, and what has been tested.

runnable2026-08-23

AssayIndex

Search and compare laboratory tests across source catalogs, with downloadable records and clear source status.

tested2026-10-07

ExoCortexMBridge

Run AlphaFold 3 and Boltz-2 jobs locally, review structures, and save each result with its inputs and analysis.

tested2026-09-05

Local Computer Use Agent

A Windows automation tool that reads the screen, logs each action, and stops for review when the workflow becomes uncertain.

runnable2026-09-05

NGS Assay Planner

Compare NGS strategies by target scope, sensitivity, workflow, cost, risk, and validation burden.

documented2026-09-05

ARUP-VistA Result Interface

Prototype HL7 middleware that maps sendout results, reconciles them against a simulated LIS, and sends mismatches to review.

released2026-08-15

ExoAVT

Android video instrument with audio-reactive effects, editable timing, producer tags, and MP4 export.

runnable2026-09-05

EntropySeq

Analyze DNA sequence complexity across sliding windows and export low-entropy regions.

released2026-08-15

EXOIMAGE

Private Android preview that runs an image model locally and verifies the imported model pack before generation.

Experience

Clinical laboratory and assay development roles

June 2023 - PresentAurora, Colorado

Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center

Medical Technologist - Microbiology and Molecular Biology Laboratories

Perform microbiology and molecular testing, including PCR diagnostics, women's health testing, serology, and Genexus DNA/RNA sequencing.

  • PCR diagnostics for CT/NG, C. diff, norovirus, trichomonas, MRSA, SARS-CoV-2, and related targets
  • Hologic Panther real-time qPCR workflows for BV, CV, TV, and high-risk HPV
  • Reflex serology and viral-load workflows spanning syphilis, HAV, HBV, HCV, and HIV
June 2022 - September 2022Aurora, Colorado

Elevation Diagnostics

Clinical Laboratory Scientist IV - Lead Research and Development Scientist

Wrote validation protocols and workflow documents and supported assay development for high-throughput SARS-CoV-2 testing.

  • Wrote protocols, SOPs, and workflow documents for validation and verification across multiple laboratories
  • Supported saliva-based high-throughput diagnostic testing for SARS-CoV-2
  • Coordinated with research, regulatory, and quality teams around business and assay objectives
March 2021 - June 2022Aurora, Colorado

Summit Biolabs

Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist - R&D Lead, Liquid Biopsy Laboratory

Developed extraction-free RT-qPCR workflows, trained laboratory staff, and contributed to regulatory documentation at a CLIA laboratory.

  • Helped lead testing through the Delta and Omicron waves, supporting more than 500,000 Coloradans
  • Built one-step qPCR assays and methods for COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2 variants, influenza A/B, and STI targets
  • Contributed to FDA EUA documentation, 510(k) support, robotics-enabled workflows, and zero-file-transfer cloud testing operations
June 2020 - March 2021Monticello, Illinois

Kirby Medical Center

Medical Technologist - Generalist, Department of Laboratory Services

Performed generalist laboratory testing and operated a satellite collection and testing clinic during the rural COVID response.

  • Performed routine and STAT testing across blood bank, coagulation, hematology, point of care, urinalysis, chemistry, serology, molecular diagnostics, and microbiology
  • Created patient-care workflow for a community coronavirus testing program and independently operated a satellite collection/testing clinic
  • Handled phlebotomy, specimen processing, assay validation, technical documentation, and physician-facing communication in a rural hospital environment
October 2015 - June 2020Chicago, Illinois

University of Chicago Medicine

Molecular Genomics Technologist, Department of Genomic and Molecular Pathology

Performed molecular pathology testing with hybridization-capture and amplicon NGS and qPCR; contributed to assay development, validation, documentation, and manuscripts.

  • Supported Illumina HiSeq, MiSeq, and NovaSeq clinical sequencing workflows in molecular oncology
  • Worked across conventional PCR, qPCR, Sanger sequencing, melt-curve analysis, capillary electrophoresis, genotyping, microarrays, and microdissection of FFPE tissue
  • Contributed to assay development, documentation, validation, manuscript writing, USCAP 2019 conference presentation work, SOPs, and technologist training
  • Served as Employee Engagement Officer for UCH Genomics / Genetics, supporting communication, morale, and team cohesion

Leadership

University of Chicago Medicine

  • Served as Employee Engagement Officer for UCH Genomics / Genetics.
  • Strengthened communication, morale, and team cohesion in a complex scientific organization.

Education

Degrees and clinical genomics training

2012-2015

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

B.S. in Biology, minor in Chemistry

Edwardsville, Illinois

2010-2012

Richland Community College

A.S. in Computer Science

Decatur, Illinois

Clinical training

University of Chicago Medicine

Clinical molecular genomics and sequencing workflows.

Methods

Laboratory and software systems

  • Molecular diagnostics
  • Clinical genomics
  • qPCR / RT-qPCR
  • Hybridization-capture NGS
  • Amplicon NGS
  • Sequencing workflows
  • Assay validation
  • Assay verification
  • High-throughput testing
  • Extraction-free workflows
  • SOP and training documents
  • Clinical laboratory informatics
  • Laboratory automation
  • AI-assisted systems
  • Clinical AI systems
  • Human-in-the-loop workflows
  • Quality systems
  • SOP modernization
  • Bioinformatics

Selected research

Publications and conference work

2024Journal article

Extraction-Free Testing for SARS-CoV-2 in Nasal Swab and Saliva Samples on a Single High-Throughput Platform

Journal of Biotechnology and Biomedicine

Extraction-free SARS-CoV-2 testing of nasal swab and saliva samples on a single high-throughput platform.

DOI: 10.26502/jbb.2642-91280144

2022Preprint

COVIDFast: A high-throughput and RNA extraction-free method for SARS-CoV-2 detection in swab or saliva

medRxiv

A preprint describing the SwabFAST and SalivaFAST methods for high-throughput SARS-CoV-2 detection without RNA extraction.

DOI: 10.1101/2021.12.29.21268527

2020Journal article

UTROSCT with extensive rhabdoid differentiation, malignant behavior, and ESR1-NCOA2 fusions

American Journal of Surgical Pathology

A series of three UTROSCT cases with rhabdoid differentiation, malignant behavior, and ESR1-NCOA2 fusions.

DOI: 10.1097/PAS.0000000000001543

2019Poster

Validation of EDTA Decalcification for Clinical Molecular Next Generation Sequencing Studies

USCAP

A poster on validation of EDTA decalcification for clinical molecular next-generation sequencing.