Prudence Buabua, MS, MLS

Prudence Buabua, MS, MLS (ASCP) is a highly experienced Clinical Laboratory Scientist and ASCP-certified Medical Technologist with over 16 years of expertise spanning transfusion medicine, molecular diagnostics, cell therapy, quality control, next-generation sequencing (NGS), and drug development. Prudence currently serves as a Quality Control Senior Specialist at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, where she plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safety, potency, and purity of biotech and cell therapy products. Her transition from diagnostic testing to analytical therapeutics marks a strategic and impactful mid-career pivot. In addition to her scientific career, Prudence is the founder and driving force behind Prudence Productions, an event planning enterprise dedicated to community empowerment and women’s leadership. She has a proven track record of organizing meaningful events—including International Women’s Day celebrations—and forging strong partnerships with schools, churches, local leaders, and chambers of commerce. Prudence is a passionate advocate for women’s empowerment and community engagement, consistently creating spaces that uplift, celebrate, and drive collective action. A champion of collaboration and inclusion, she brings meticulous project management skills—balancing timelines, budgets, vendors, and teams—with a heartfelt commitment to making a difference.

• Northeastern University Master’s Degree, Biotechnology Jan 2021 – Aug 2023
• The George Washington University AABB Cellular Therapies Certificate – Transfusion Medicine, Biotherapy, Cell & Gene Therapy Jun 2021 – Jun 2022
• Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University Bachelor’s Degree, Clinical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology Apr 2006 – Apr 2008 Second Bachelor of Science
• SUNY Brockport Bachelor’s Degree, Biology (General) Jan 2003 – Apr 2005 First Bachelor of Science
• University of Lubumbashi Associate of Science (AS), Applied Chemistry – Agro-Alimentaire May 1992 – May 1995

• North Shore Chamber of Commerce