Meet Lynn Gambardella, Senior Administrative Assistant 2, Infectious Diseases

I have had many roles in the department during my 44 years at Yale. These include clinical assistant and manager of the administration team in Medical Oncology, assistant to the chief of Allergy & Immunology, Internal Medicine medical school clerkship coordinator, assistant to the chair of Medicine. Last but not least, for the past 22 years, my most current and favorite role is in the Section of Infectious Diseases as senior lead admin and assistant to the section chief.

I chose to work at the Yale School of Medicine because I have always had an interest in medicine and wanted a chance to contribute and learn from the amazing faculty and students along the way. In addition, I was impressed with the benefits that are provided, which would benefit my family.

There are many that I am proud of, but I remember early in my career, I was asked to assist with putting together a very large program project grant. This was back in the early 80s, when we didn’t have computers, so everything was typed on an IBM Selectric typewriter, where you had to use correction tape if you made a mistake. It was very time-consuming! The day before the grant was due, a group of us, including the PI, worked diligently until 3 in the morning to complete it. We had to make multiple copies of the grant and get it to the NIH that same day. Therefore, I was asked to get on a plane at Tweed and hand-deliver it to the NIH, which I did just in time for the deadline. It was quite an experience!

I will remember all the amazing, talented people I have worked with over the years.