Experience

Eurofins Viracor

• United States
• Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Research Scientist III

  • May 2022 - Present

  Lenexa, Kansas, United States



Stowers Institute for Medical Research

• United States
• Research Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Postdoctoral Research Associate

  • Apr 2020 - Apr 2022

  Kansas City, Missouri, United States • Co-lead investigator managing project aimed at identifying DNA variants promoting genetic disease, such as cancer and autoimmune diseases. • Coordinate project goals with team members using multiple formats (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, in-person) to ensure timely completion of tasks. • Convincingly conveyed scientific ideas and insights to secure independent funding. • Regularly review literature relevant to project goals and present summaries in monthly journal… Show more • Co-lead investigator managing project aimed at identifying DNA variants promoting genetic disease, such as cancer and autoimmune diseases. • Coordinate project goals with team members using multiple formats (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, in-person) to ensure timely completion of tasks. • Convincingly conveyed scientific ideas and insights to secure independent funding. • Regularly review literature relevant to project goals and present summaries in monthly journal clubs. • Statistically analyze and interpret large genomics datasets. • Serve on a NIH working group aimed at prioritizing, developing, and implementing educational materials and outreach related to genomic technologies. Show less



UT Southwestern Medical Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Student Research Assistant

  • Aug 2014 - Apr 2020

  Dallas/Fort Worth Area • Identified KAP1/TRIM28 as a key transcriptional regulator of TGF-beta signaling genes in RAS mutated colorectal carcinoma cells and cell cycle/DNA replication genes in ER+ HER2- breast cancer cells. • I found that KAP1/TRIM28 regulates genes that are also sensitive to Alvocidib, a CDK9 inhibitor currently in clinical trials, thereby identifying it as a potential drug target. • Effectively managed a large research project consisting of a multi-disciplinary team from 2 national… Show more • Identified KAP1/TRIM28 as a key transcriptional regulator of TGF-beta signaling genes in RAS mutated colorectal carcinoma cells and cell cycle/DNA replication genes in ER+ HER2- breast cancer cells. • I found that KAP1/TRIM28 regulates genes that are also sensitive to Alvocidib, a CDK9 inhibitor currently in clinical trials, thereby identifying it as a potential drug target. • Effectively managed a large research project consisting of a multi-disciplinary team from 2 national and 2 international institutions. • Developed effective peer-to-peer relationships with leaders within the transcription and oncology field resulting in cross-functional collaborations and 5 peer-reviewed publications. • Presented complex scientific information at conferences in the form of 14 oral/poster presentations to broad audiences and educated colleagues on key scientific developments. • Convincingly communicated scientific ideas and insights in writing to fellowship reviewers resulting in 3 independent funding awards: NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program, Sept. 2016- Sept. 2019, Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship, April 2016, and NIH T32 Cell and Molecular Biology Training Grant, June 2015-Sept. 2016. • Supported training and education of 3 undergraduate and 4 junior graduate students. Show less



Oklahoma State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Lab Assistant

  • Aug 2011 - May 2014

  Stillwater, OK • Studied the transcriptional regulation of photosynthetic pathways in the Synechocysitis bacterium. • Planned and executed daily experimental tasks. • Communicated data in a timely manner to my supervisor and team members. • Presented at 2 institutional and 1 national poster session.



The University of Georgia

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• REU Summer Research Student

  • Jun 2013 - Jul 2013

  Athens, Georgia



The University of Georgia

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• REU Summer Research Student

  • Jun 2012 - Jul 2012

  Athens, Georgia