Her Story
About Shelby
Shelby Yuhas is a Senior Scientist at Glen Research, bringing approximately 13 years of experience across life sciences research, product development, analytical chemistry, and technical customer support. With a PhD in Chemistry from Johns Hopkins University, she has developed expertise in bioorganic chemistry, biochemistry, nucleic acid chemistry, and analytical methodologies. Her career has combined scientific research with practical industry applications, enabling her to translate complex scientific challenges into effective technical and commercial solutions.
At Glen Research, Shelby leads multiple product development initiatives from technical concept through validation and launch, collaborating closely with Operations, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Commercial teams. Her work includes developing and optimizing oligonucleotide synthesis processes, supporting quality investigations, resolving technical issues, and translating customer needs into actionable scientific solutions. Earlier in her career, her research at Johns Hopkins focused on small-molecule inhibitors of DNA polymerase beta and their potential applications in cancer therapy, resulting in peer-reviewed publications and advanced experience in biochemical assays, analytical techniques, cell-based studies, and drug-discovery research.
Shelby’s professional approach is grounded in collaboration, trust, curiosity, continuous learning, and meaningful relationships. She attributes much of her success to building strong connections with colleagues and leaders, earning trust through reliability and contributing thoughtful scientific perspectives across teams. She is also passionate about supporting the growth of others and encourages young women entering the life sciences field to prioritize networking and relationship-building, recognizing that strong professional relationships can create opportunities to contribute, lead, and make a lasting impact.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Shelby
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to building strong professional relationships, earning trust, and maintaining credibility with colleagues and leadership.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Two mentors, my PhD advisor Mark Greenberg and my current boss Curtis Lamb, have been especially influential in my career. Their guidance and support at different stages have helped me grow as a scientist and professional.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Build strong relationships not only within your team but across adjacent teams. Influence grows when decision-makers trust you, know you are reliable, and value your contributions.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The job market is challenging right now, making networking more important than ever. Reaching out to professionals on LinkedIn, including those in senior roles, can open doors to meaningful conversations and new opportunities.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
I value collaboration, trust, curiosity, professional growth, meaningful relationships, and continuous learning. Family is especially important to me as a mother of two young daughters, and I strive to balance professional advancement with a fulfilling family life. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and staying current with scientific developments through podcasts and research, particularly in nucleic acids and related advancements.
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