Lindsay Droit Consulting
Laboratory Capacity Building | NGS Training | International Scientific Development
About
I help laboratories build capacity in next-generation sequencing, molecular diagnostics, and viral pathogen detection—whether that's a research facility in Sub-Saharan Africa, a training program in South Asia, or an academic lab scaling up for clinical trials.
Over the past 20 years, I've contributed to 52 peer-reviewed publications in journals including Nature, Cell, and Nature Medicine. But what energizes me most is training. I've led hands-on laboratory capacity building programs in Nepal, South Africa, Ethiopia, and the Netherlands, working with local scientists to establish sustainable diagnostic and research capabilities. I've also supported project development in Kenya and Senegal, including site assessments, capacity surveys, and partnership building with Ministries of Health and WHO.
Currently based at Washington University School of Medicine, I'm available for consulting, training, and capacity building projects.
Services
Comprehensive laboratory capacity building and training solutions tailored to your needs
On-Site NGS & Molecular Biology Training
Hands-on training programs in next-generation sequencing, library preparation, and molecular biology techniques—delivered at your facility anywhere in the world.
Virtual Training & Consultation
Remote workshops and one-on-one consulting for laboratories seeking to build or optimize their sequencing capabilities.
Laboratory Capacity Assessments
Comprehensive evaluations of laboratory infrastructure, equipment, workflows, and training needs to support strategic development.
Protocol Development & Optimization
Custom protocol design and troubleshooting for NGS workflows, viral pathogen detection, and molecular diagnostics.
International Project Support
Partnership development, logistics coordination, and technical guidance for global health and research initiatives.
Experience & Credentials
- 52 peer-reviewed publications (Nature, Cell, Immunity, Nature Medicine, PNAS)
- Hands-on training delivered across 4 continents
- International capacity building in Nepal, South Africa, Ethiopia, Netherlands, Kenya, Senegal
- BSL-3 laboratory operations experience
- Currently: Research Laboratory Manager, Washington University School of Medicine
Let's Connect
Interested in working together? I'd love to hear from you.