Matthew Goff

A native of Tennessee, Matt graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2006 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and was Lead Researcher for the MTSU Engineering Department Chair from 2006-2008. Matt joined Vanderbilt Antibody & Protein Resource Lab in 2008 as Core Research Assistant, specializing in cloning, protein expression, and protein purification. During his tenure with VAPR, Matt conducted presentations supporting the lab and co-authored several scientific publications. Matt was instrumental in developing and piloting new biotechnologies over the next decade to further the advancement of VAPR. 

In 2018, Matt joined the Crowe Vaccine Lab as a Senior Research Specialist, continuing his specialized skills in cloning, protein expression, and protein purification for iCORE. Matt transitioned to Tecan-US in 2019, combining his scientific knowledge with his technological skills. As the Field Service Applications Specialist for Southeastern US, Matt was responsible for implementing a wide variety of biological assays for use on Tecan laboratory automation equipment, including developing and installing scripts and novel approaches to instrument and software usage. Eager to return to his scientific research roots, Matt rejoined Vanderbilt and the Crowe Vaccine Center in 2024, bringing his considerable knowledge and experience with science and technology to the Vaccine Center, where he will continue contributing to antibody discovery as a Senior Research Specialist.