Team
Meet the team at Coastal Microscopes, where expertise and dedication converge to provide unparalleled consultation services for your laboratory imaging needs. Our knowledgeable professionals are passionate about understanding your specific challenges and goals, ensuring you receive customized equipment solutions that enhance your research and innovation. With years of experience and a commitment to excellence, the Coastal Microscopes team is here to guide you every step of the way, making sure you have the right tools to achieve success.
Bryan Hoffman
- Bryan currently serves as Chief Executive Officer for Coastal Microscopes and brings more than 15 years of experience in the life sciences industry
- Prior to Coastal Microscopes, Bryan served as CRO of Copia Scientific and CEO of Boston Microscopes
- Before founding Boston Microscopes, Bryan was the Chief Operations Officer for Arsenal Lab Space and Director of Sales at Cambridge Scientific
- Bryan earned his degree in Life Sciences at Cornell University
Catherine Boyd
- Senior Sales Manager, Microscopy and Imaging specialist at Coastal Microscopes
- 17 years Mid-Atlantic Microscopy Sales Representative at Olympus America
- 12 years research and laboratory management at The Jones Institute at Eastern Virginia Medical School and James Madison University SEM laboratory
- Scientific background in plant sciences, reproductive medicine, micromanipulation and imaging.
- Expertise in relationship and solution based customer service, research and clinical microscopy, education, training and team leadership
- Catherine received her degree from Lynchburg University
Timothy Feinstein, Ph.D.
- Current Role: Sales Executive, Imaging at Coastal Microscopes
- University of Pittsburgh: Research Scientist (May 2015 - Jul 2021); Developed custom light sheet microscopes and conducted original research on cellular mechanisms.
- Van Andel Research Institute: Manager, Core for Confocal Microscopy and Quantitative Imaging (Oct 2013 - Apr 2015); Supervised imaging facilities and trained users.
- University of Pittsburgh: Postdoctoral Associate (Jun 2008 - Jun 2013); Researched GPCR signaling pathways.
- Education: Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from Carnegie Mellon University; M.Sc. in Biology from University of Connecticut.
- Skills: Microscopy, imaging techniques, custom software development for image analysis.
Rob Rodriguez
- Current Role: Microscope Engineer
- Skills: Inverted microscopy, flow cytometry, camera calibration, warehouse management, inventory management, upright microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, calibration, field service
- Microscopy: Experienced in both inverted and upright microscopy, including fluorescence techniques.
- Calibration: Skilled in calibrating various types of laboratory equipment and cameras.
- Field Service: Provides on-site technical support and service for microscopy and imaging systems.
- Additional Skills: Warehouse and inventory management ensuring efficient stock and equipment handling.