Experience

Priovant Therapeutics
• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Early Development Fellow

  • Jun 2023 - Present

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Research
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Aug 2019 - May 2023


AbbVie

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Abbvie Summer Experential Intern

  • May 2022 - Aug 2022

  - Supported proof of concept in vivo studies to help make go/no go decision for an ocular drug candidate through animal dosing, tissue collection, RNA isolation, and qPCR - Profiled the pharmacological activity of drug candidates via multiplex cytokine assays, qPCR, and phopsho-STAT assays to help guide pharmacokinetic assessments in clinical samples. - Presented experimental findings to organizational leadership - Attended workshops and meetings to gain an understanding of… Show more - Supported proof of concept in vivo studies to help make go/no go decision for an ocular drug candidate through animal dosing, tissue collection, RNA isolation, and qPCR - Profiled the pharmacological activity of drug candidates via multiplex cytokine assays, qPCR, and phopsho-STAT assays to help guide pharmacokinetic assessments in clinical samples. - Presented experimental findings to organizational leadership - Attended workshops and meetings to gain an understanding of pharmaceutical company operation, including but not limited to: chemistry, manufacturing and controls (CMC), formulation, marketing, medical affairs, go/no go decisions, and clinical trial design Show less - Supported proof of concept in vivo studies to help make go/no go decision for an ocular drug candidate through animal dosing, tissue collection, RNA isolation, and qPCR - Profiled the pharmacological activity of drug candidates via multiplex cytokine assays, qPCR, and phopsho-STAT assays to help guide pharmacokinetic assessments in clinical samples. - Presented experimental findings to organizational leadership - Attended workshops and meetings to gain an understanding of… Show more - Supported proof of concept in vivo studies to help make go/no go decision for an ocular drug candidate through animal dosing, tissue collection, RNA isolation, and qPCR - Profiled the pharmacological activity of drug candidates via multiplex cytokine assays, qPCR, and phopsho-STAT assays to help guide pharmacokinetic assessments in clinical samples. - Presented experimental findings to organizational leadership - Attended workshops and meetings to gain an understanding of pharmaceutical company operation, including but not limited to: chemistry, manufacturing and controls (CMC), formulation, marketing, medical affairs, go/no go decisions, and clinical trial design Show less



Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Honors Intern

  • Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  • Conducted research regarding trash marks on photocopied documents • Performed basic coding operations on Excel and Photoshop • Shadowed forensic examiners in the different units within the laboratory • Conducted research regarding trash marks on photocopied documents • Performed basic coding operations on Excel and Photoshop • Shadowed forensic examiners in the different units within the laboratory



University of New Haven

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Leadership Intern

  • May 2018 - May 2019

  • Created and implemented programs, workshops, and booked speakers that promoted the six competencies of the Competency Learning Experience (CLE). • Created and distributed the monthly leadership newsletter. • Assisted in the planning and implementation of Leadership Day 2019. • Assisted in the development of leadership resource guides and programming materials for Recognized Student Organizations. • Assisted with the development and execution of assessments. • Held office hours… Show more • Created and implemented programs, workshops, and booked speakers that promoted the six competencies of the Competency Learning Experience (CLE). • Created and distributed the monthly leadership newsletter. • Assisted in the planning and implementation of Leadership Day 2019. • Assisted in the development of leadership resource guides and programming materials for Recognized Student Organizations. • Assisted with the development and execution of assessments. • Held office hours and attended weekly staff meetings.

• Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

  • Jan 2018 - May 2019

  Provided support to professors during labs, prepared laboratory setups, demonstrated proper chemical hygiene and safety, and answered theory and practical questions.

• Global Student Leader

  • Sep 2017 - May 2019

  Helped international students transition to a new culture and country through one-on-one interactions and advisement while gaining an appreciation for foreign cultures. • Participated in global and cultural awareness training. • Instructed and advised students on the basics of student visas and student status.

• Forensic Science Research Assistant

  • Oct 2016 - May 2019

  Developed research methodology, designed and constructed the apparatus, prepared samples and maintained their integrity, analyzed samples for retention and identifiability using FT-Infrared Red Spectroscopy and performed presumptive chemical testing, and communicated results as a standard for forensic evidence.

• Student Conduct Board Chairperson

  • Apr 2017 - Jan 2019

  Led student conduct hearings as a chairperson: ensured efficient proceedings, listened to the testimonies of the student being accused of breaking the code of conduct, witness testimonies, and any other evidence. • With full knowledge of the student code of conduct, discussed the appropriate action to be taken against the student with board members and determined whether the action already taken by administration was fair and in line with the code of conduct.

• Chemistry Laboratory Assistant

  • Sep 2017 - May 2018

  Maintained the integrity of samples, prepared standard and unknown solutions for analysis, operated the atomic absorption spectrometer, and communicated results and methods with team members.



Savannah River National Laboratory

• United States
• Research Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Research Intern

  • Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  • Developed and completed research project in collaboration with principal scientist regarding nanotechnology applications for the uptake of toxic chemicals. • Participated in environmental, national security, and laboratory safety trainings and meetings. • Shadowed researchers in the national security and clean energy directorate. • Presented weekly presentations regarding the progress of research and designed presentations for supervisor meetings. • Developed and completed research project in collaboration with principal scientist regarding nanotechnology applications for the uptake of toxic chemicals. • Participated in environmental, national security, and laboratory safety trainings and meetings. • Shadowed researchers in the national security and clean energy directorate. • Presented weekly presentations regarding the progress of research and designed presentations for supervisor meetings.