Experience

LGC Clinical Diagnostics

• United States
• Biotechnology
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Director

  • Sep 2023 - Present

• Principal Scientist

  • Apr 2021 - Sep 2023

• Project Scientist

  • Nov 2020 - Apr 2021

• Senior Scientist

  • Jan 2018 - Nov 2020

  Gaithersburg, Maryland

• Scientist II - New Product Development

  • Mar 2017 - Jan 2018

  Washington D.C. Metro Area



Reprogene, Inc.

• Genomic Scientist

  • Apr 2015 - Mar 2017

  Mission Viejo, CA At Reprogene, we aim to offer the most comprehensive and accurate pre-implantation genetic screening (PGS) available to date to IVF patients worldwide. As a Genomic Scientist at Reprogene, I have developed several new assays to distinguish aneuploid embryos from euploid embryos using cutting-edge technology, including next generation sequencing and qPCR, in an effort to shorten the turn-around-time of PGS and cut costs to our patients while increasing the accuracy and reliability of their… Show more At Reprogene, we aim to offer the most comprehensive and accurate pre-implantation genetic screening (PGS) available to date to IVF patients worldwide. As a Genomic Scientist at Reprogene, I have developed several new assays to distinguish aneuploid embryos from euploid embryos using cutting-edge technology, including next generation sequencing and qPCR, in an effort to shorten the turn-around-time of PGS and cut costs to our patients while increasing the accuracy and reliability of their results. As part of the R&D department, I am also pioneering the development and validation of targeted sequencing protocols for other applications. Show less



Scripps Research

• United States
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Postdoctoral Research Scientist

  • Oct 2013 - Apr 2015

  La Jolla, CA I completed postdoctoral training in the lab of Marty Fedor where I studied the effects of an RNA chaperone protein, Mss116p, on intracellular RNA folding.



UC Irvine

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Student

  • Jul 2008 - Sep 2013

  Irvine, CA I earned my PhD in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry in the lab of Dr. Andrej Luptak. Collectively, the Luptak lab uses structure- and function-based assays to search for and characterize new catalytic RNAs, including HDV-like and hammerhead ribozymes. Once the in vitro activity of the newly discovered RNA is confirmed, we examine the potential for biological function in vivo. Specifically, I defined several novel biological roles for HDV-like ribozymes found in non-LTR retrotransposons, the… Show more I earned my PhD in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry in the lab of Dr. Andrej Luptak. Collectively, the Luptak lab uses structure- and function-based assays to search for and characterize new catalytic RNAs, including HDV-like and hammerhead ribozymes. Once the in vitro activity of the newly discovered RNA is confirmed, we examine the potential for biological function in vivo. Specifically, I defined several novel biological roles for HDV-like ribozymes found in non-LTR retrotransposons, the first described function for this class of ribozymes outside of the virus in which it was originally identified.

• Teaching Assistant

  • Mar 2009 - Mar 2013

  I have taught laboratory and lecture classes in the Chemistry, Biology, and Pharmaceutical Sciences Departments. I was head TA for Medicinal Chemistry laboratory for 3 quarters (winter of 2011, 2012, and 2013).



Gettysburg

• Teaching Assistant

  • Jan 2006 - May 2008

  I was a teaching assistant for an introductory biology laboratory during which I helped the professor prepare for experiments. I also attended one lab period per week to answer questions and assist students while they completed their lab work.



Gettysburg College

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Peer Tutor

  • Nov 2005 - May 2008

  I tutored students in introductory chemistry in one-on-one sessions as well as group sessions.