Associate Stories

At Danaher, our people are the driving force behind every breakthrough, every innovation, and every meaningful impact we make in the world.

Our associate stories spotlight the unique journeys and contributions of the individuals who power our global teams. From early career professionals to seasoned leaders, these stories offer a behind-the-scenes look at what it means to grow, thrive and make a difference at Danaher.

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A Front Row Seat for the mRNA Explosion – Aldevron’s Nate Russart Shares 

The idea of mRNA therapy was conceived decades before it became a reality during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, mRNA vaccines have emerged as a powerful tool against new viral infections, mainly due to their versatility and rapid development. Nate Russart, Associate Director at Aldevron (a Danaher business), explains his excitement about advancing mRNA therapies from…

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Associates Making a Difference: Supporting the Greater Chicago Food Depository

At Danaher, we believe in improving lives and our planet. This includes not just innovating products, but giving back to the communities where we live, work, and visit. This commitment to improving lives and our planet is at the core of the community impact work that we do company-wide.

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Succeeding in a STEM Career: Logan Haller Shares Her Journey and Advice

Long before Logan Haller joined Danaher, she was simply a high school student who loved science. Her passion grew with every science fair, student competition and research class—ultimately solidifying her career path. 

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    From Scientist to Leader: How Danaher’s Sarah Kehoe, PhD, Gained Confidence in Her Career

    While confidence is important for any professional, it’s essential for those who want to grow their careers and lead teams. Just ask Sarah Kehoe, PhD, Vice President, Execution & Process Excellence, Danaher Diagnostics (one of Danaher’s three platforms). Sarah intentionally sought out people within Danaher, especially female scientific leaders, who she could learn from to…

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    The Right Treatment at the Right Time: How Sarah Kehoe and Danaher Diagnostics Are Transforming Patient Care

    Sarah Kehoe’s desire to help save lives through science started in an unexpected place—on horseback. Yet her youthful zeal led her to where she is today, part of a team leading innovation for Danaher Diagnostics and driving life-saving diagnostic testing for patients all over the world. What she didn’t know is that one of the…

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  • 4 Things I’ve Learned on My Journey to CIO – Bryan Smith Shares Some Perks of the Danaher Culture

    Some people know their career inclinations early on. Not Bryan Smith. When he joined Pall (a Danaher business) in 1996, he admits he was still figuring out what he wanted to be when he “grew up.” Today, 29 years later, Bryan channels his diverse experiences gained over three decades into his current role as Pall’s…

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  • A Front Row Seat for the mRNA Explosion – Aldevron’s Nate Russart Shares 

    The idea of mRNA therapy was conceived decades before it became a reality during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, mRNA vaccines have emerged as a powerful tool against new viral infections, mainly due to their versatility and rapid development. Nate Russart, Associate Director at Aldevron (a Danaher business), explains his excitement about advancing mRNA therapies from…

    Continue reading

  • Associates Making a Difference: Supporting the Greater Chicago Food Depository

    At Danaher, we believe in improving lives and our planet. This includes not just innovating products, but giving back to the communities where we live, work, and visit. This commitment to improving lives and our planet is at the core of the community impact work that we do company-wide.

    Continue reading