Post-Doctoral Academic Fellow

• Jul 2023 - Present

Graduate Student Researcher

• Aug 2018 - Jun 2023

I worked with Dr. Tom Anchordoquy and his laboratory on their research involving milk exosome pathways and chemotherapeutic delivery systems. Trained in mouse handling to perform in vivo experiments to test the reliability, potency, and capacity of an oral dosage pathway for chemotherapy under a National Institutes of Health grant. In June of 2021, I was rewarded the American Foundation of Pharmaceutical Education's Gateway to Research Award for my work in this laboratory.

Inpatient Pharmacy Intern

• Jun 2019 - Jun 2022

Examined vancomycin and anticoagulation levels to ensure safety and efficacy for patients. Worked with floor pharmacist to adjust medications as needed according to kidney function and attend to the pharmacy needs of patients as they arise. Trained in triage and IV room work for hospital medication needs. Spent the summer of 2020 with the Antimicrobial Stewardship Team as part of my Health-Systems Introductory Professional Practice Experience. I took part in topic discussions on the… Show more Examined vancomycin and anticoagulation levels to ensure safety and efficacy for patients. Worked with floor pharmacist to adjust medications as needed according to kidney function and attend to the pharmacy needs of patients as they arise. Trained in triage and IV room work for hospital medication needs. Spent the summer of 2020 with the Antimicrobial Stewardship Team as part of my Health-Systems Introductory Professional Practice Experience. I took part in topic discussions on the various infections seen at UCH and our management of those infections, presented at a journal club, and assisted with the creation of a rifampin drug-drug interaction pharmacy guide. Show less Examined vancomycin and anticoagulation levels to ensure safety and efficacy for patients. Worked with floor pharmacist to adjust medications as needed according to kidney function and attend to the pharmacy needs of patients as they arise. Trained in triage and IV room work for hospital medication needs. Spent the summer of 2020 with the Antimicrobial Stewardship Team as part of my Health-Systems Introductory Professional Practice Experience. I took part in topic discussions on the… Show more Examined vancomycin and anticoagulation levels to ensure safety and efficacy for patients. Worked with floor pharmacist to adjust medications as needed according to kidney function and attend to the pharmacy needs of patients as they arise. Trained in triage and IV room work for hospital medication needs. Spent the summer of 2020 with the Antimicrobial Stewardship Team as part of my Health-Systems Introductory Professional Practice Experience. I took part in topic discussions on the various infections seen at UCH and our management of those infections, presented at a journal club, and assisted with the creation of a rifampin drug-drug interaction pharmacy guide. Show less

Undergraduate Researcher

• Sep 2017 - May 2018

Under the guidance of Dr. Ken Reed and Dr. Gary Skuse, I founded a new laboratory designed to investigate the efficacy of a particular dye as a novel cancer therapy. Utilized tissue culture methods for in vitro studies, organized the foundation of a new laboratory including financial discussions with the Dean, and recruited new students for the future success of the laboratory after graduation. Under the guidance of Dr. Ken Reed and Dr. Gary Skuse, I founded a new laboratory designed to investigate the efficacy of a particular dye as a novel cancer therapy. Utilized tissue culture methods for in vitro studies, organized the foundation of a new laboratory including financial discussions with the Dean, and recruited new students for the future success of the laboratory after graduation.

Biology Student Lab Worker

• Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

Worked under Dr. Shuang Chen, a postdoctoral fellow in Pfizer's Oncology Research and Development Department, to better understand the tumor micro-environment. Employed techniques such as siRNA, western blot, quantitative qPCR, lentiviral transfections, and bacterial cloning and transformation. Worked under Dr. Shuang Chen, a postdoctoral fellow in Pfizer's Oncology Research and Development Department, to better understand the tumor micro-environment. Employed techniques such as siRNA, western blot, quantitative qPCR, lentiviral transfections, and bacterial cloning and transformation.

Public Safety Emergency Communications Aide

• Feb 2015 - May 2017

Took incoming calls and dispatched security officers to critical points of focus. Relayed information to first responders.

Undergraduate Researcher

• Jun 2016 - Jan 2017

Investigated how wild type vesicular stomatitis virus and mutants at certain base pairs of the M gene affect interferon and NF-kb production. Performed time-course infections, RT-PCR and a qPCR protocol.

Orientation Mentor

• Aug 2015 - Aug 2015

Acted as a guiding and supportive role model for incoming honors freshman and co-facilitated group activities with honors faculty and other mentors during the pre-orientation week for new honors students. Acted as a guiding and supportive role model for incoming honors freshman and co-facilitated group activities with honors faculty and other mentors during the pre-orientation week for new honors students.

Summer Intern

• Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

Assisted in data taking during autopsies and helped process crime scenes under the supervision of a county investigator. Assisted in data taking during autopsies and helped process crime scenes under the supervision of a county investigator.

Veterinary Assistant

• Oct 2011 - Dec 2014

Assisted in the care-taking of hospitalized patients. Provided aid to veterinarians and technicians with restraining, medicating, and bathing patients. Kept daily logs of hospitalized patients’ care and all other daily activities. Assisted in the care-taking of hospitalized patients. Provided aid to veterinarians and technicians with restraining, medicating, and bathing patients. Kept daily logs of hospitalized patients’ care and all other daily activities.