MSL Trainee

• Aug 2020 - Present

Faculty Member

• Aug 2018 - Present

• Lead college -level Chemistry lectures and laboratories. • Calculate final grades based on students’ participation, and academic progress. • Engage with students to provide positive, constructive, and individualized feedback. • Monitor students’ progress using D2L Brightspace LMS, adaptive learning tools, and online/classroom discussions. • Lead college -level Chemistry lectures and laboratories. • Calculate final grades based on students’ participation, and academic progress. • Engage with students to provide positive, constructive, and individualized feedback. • Monitor students’ progress using D2L Brightspace LMS, adaptive learning tools, and online/classroom discussions.

Instructor

• Aug 2018 - Jun 2021

• Deliver undergraduate-level General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (Chem&121) lectures to nursing and dental hygiene students. • Supervise General Chemistry (Chem&151 & Chem&152) open laboratories. • Document students’ attendance, participation, and academic progress. • Evaluate students’ progress using canvas, adaptive learning tools, and online/classroom discussions. • Deliver undergraduate-level General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (Chem&121) lectures to nursing and dental hygiene students. • Supervise General Chemistry (Chem&151 & Chem&152) open laboratories. • Document students’ attendance, participation, and academic progress. • Evaluate students’ progress using canvas, adaptive learning tools, and online/classroom discussions.

Adjunct Instructor

• Jan 2016 - May 2018

• Delivered undergraduate level fundamentals of chemistry (CHM 1025) lectures to freshman students. • Instructed students in fundamentals of biochemistry I (BCH 4033L) and II (BCH 4034L) courses. • Documented students’ attendance, participation, and academic progress to calculate final grades. • Interfaced with students to provide positive, constructive, and individualized feedback. • Utilized Blackboard, MyLab Mastering Chemistry learning tools, and online/classroom discussions to assess student progress. • Counselled undergraduate students on their academic and career trajectories. • Participated in various departmental meetings and seminars.

Research Associate

• Mar 2015 - May 2018

• Spearheaded various important and crucial projects aimed to identify lung tumor biomarkers and molecular targets of novel synthetic molecularly targeted anti-cancer agents. • Completed biochemical assays to test the ability of synthetic small molecules to suppress invasion and metastasis in 3D culture lung cancer models. • Evaluated F-actin cytoskeleton organization using fluorescent microscopy and Western blotting. • Applied pharmacological and recombinant protein approaches to map-out protein signaling network; published findings in Oncotarget and American Journal of Cancer Research. • Determined mechanisms of tumor inhibition using preclinical mouse models of lung cancer; resulted in manuscript currently in preparation. • Applied working knowledge of chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, and molecular/cellular biology to identify molecular targets of novel synthetic anti-cancer agents; led to a publication in Oncotarget. • Trained, mentored, and supervised the research projects of several junior colleagues; supported the development of publications in Oncotarget and a junior colleague winning a first-prize research poster award at the 2016 Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students. • Liaised with various collaborators, clinical investigators, and statisticians to discuss research activities and findings.

Adjunct Instructor

• Aug 2013 - Jan 2015

• Supervised the setup of the cell biology laboratory; pioneered the instruction of cell biology for nursing majors at Oregon Coast Community College; facilitated the accreditation of this program. • Clarified course objectives and syllabi details to ensure mutual understanding of expectations. • Delivered undergraduate-level general chemistry (CH-221), allied health chemistry III (CH-106), and cell biology (BI-112) lectures to a diverse student population. • Led undergraduate-level general chemistry (CH-221), general biology (BI-101), and cell biology (BI-112) laboratories to a diverse student population. • Evaluated student performance and progress; provided timely, constructive feedback.

Research Fellow

• Jul 2012 - Jun 2013

• Served as the lead scientist on multiple studies/projects. • Devised methodologies for studying protein prenylation; assessed laboratory procedures/protocols. • Provided training and mentorship to a graduate and a medical student in cancer research. • Analyzed and interpreted experimental data; communicated findings to staff and other personnel at laboratory meetings and seminar presentations. • Served as the lead scientist on multiple studies/projects. • Devised methodologies for studying protein prenylation; assessed laboratory procedures/protocols. • Provided training and mentorship to a graduate and a medical student in cancer research. • Analyzed and interpreted experimental data; communicated findings to staff and other personnel at laboratory meetings and seminar presentations.

Research Assistant/Doctoral Student

• Aug 2007 - Jun 2012

• Developed and executed research experiments to elucidate mechanism of protein prenylation. • Utilized molecular cloning techniques to generate cDNAs encoding several proteins of interest. • Evaluated the phosphorylation status of small GTPases in cancer cells using radioactive 32P labelling. • Investigated protein-protein interactions using immunoprecipitation and Western blotting assays. • Calculated changes in cellular localization with phosphorylation of small GTPases by microscopy. • Examined the activities of small GTPases using enzyme activity assays. • Customized and troubleshot experimental laboratory tools to answer research questions. • Applied both pharmacological and mutagenic approaches to discover a novel, previously unsuspected biochemical pathway; published findings in Science Signaling and Journal of Molecular Biology. • Reported novel findings at laboratory meetings, research meetings, and conferences.

Teaching Assistant/Resident Counselor/Masters Student

• Aug 2004 - Jul 2006

• Taught and supervised undergraduate-level general and organic chemistry laboratories. • Monitored student performance and progress in the laboratory; provided individual feedback. • Leveraged teaching strategies to motivate students and ensure continuous progress. • Supported freshmen students in transitioning from high school to college to increase retention. • Mentored minority students in the Geier Pre-University Program; increased college enrollment rates of participants. • Led team-building workshops for participants of the Geier Pre-University Program to emphasize the importance of teamwork and collaboration.