Experience

Convelo Therapeutics, Inc

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Scientist

  • Jan 2021 - Present

• Scientist

  • Oct 2018 - Jan 2021



EP TECHNOLOGIES LLC

• United States
• Biotechnology Research

• Scientist

  • Apr 2017 - May 2018

  Worked towards the validation and development of a non-thermal plasma mediated medical device for transdermal drug delivery for pharmaceutical or cosmetic applications. • Designed and conducted in vitro experiments using live human skin, cadaver skin, or reconstructed human epidermis with multiple scientific endpoints • Established a histology core and led and oversaw associated experiments • Executed scientific reviews and technical data presentations and reports • Managed the… Show more Worked towards the validation and development of a non-thermal plasma mediated medical device for transdermal drug delivery for pharmaceutical or cosmetic applications. • Designed and conducted in vitro experiments using live human skin, cadaver skin, or reconstructed human epidermis with multiple scientific endpoints • Established a histology core and led and oversaw associated experiments • Executed scientific reviews and technical data presentations and reports • Managed the activity and training of two individuals • Actively participated in the company Safety Program o Training in CPR, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) o Implemented multiple organizational SOPs • Performed in vivo experiments involving both rats and pigs

• Research Associate

  • Jan 2017 - Mar 2017

  • Quickly became familiar with organizational SOPs and pre-existing data • Researched safety and approval of medical devices using information about ISO and FDA regulations. • Served as a molecular biology consultant for ongoing research • Researched and then developed new methods to complement new and existing data



Northeast Ohio Medical University

• Higher Education

• Senior Research Assistant

  • Feb 2015 - Jan 2017

  Worked in the Laboratory of William Chilian, Ph.D. and Liya Yin MD, Ph.D. (2/2015-1/2017) To elucidate the basic science of coronary collateral growth and establish its therapeutic use. • Performed experiments to obtain original data with the goal of grant acquisition and data publication • Participated in troubleshooting and problem solving to enhance and establish laboratory protocols • Compiled and analyzed data • Trained new graduate students • Trained and… Show more Worked in the Laboratory of William Chilian, Ph.D. and Liya Yin MD, Ph.D. (2/2015-1/2017) To elucidate the basic science of coronary collateral growth and establish its therapeutic use. • Performed experiments to obtain original data with the goal of grant acquisition and data publication • Participated in troubleshooting and problem solving to enhance and establish laboratory protocols • Compiled and analyzed data • Trained new graduate students • Trained and coordinated projects for transitional medical students • Conducted extensive literature searches to ensure scientific relevance, translational capability, and validity of scientific projects • Maintained laboratory equipment and reagents Show less Worked in the Laboratory of William Chilian, Ph.D. and Liya Yin MD, Ph.D. (2/2015-1/2017) To elucidate the basic science of coronary collateral growth and establish its therapeutic use. • Performed experiments to obtain original data with the goal of grant acquisition and data publication • Participated in troubleshooting and problem solving to enhance and establish laboratory protocols • Compiled and analyzed data • Trained new graduate students • Trained and… Show more Worked in the Laboratory of William Chilian, Ph.D. and Liya Yin MD, Ph.D. (2/2015-1/2017) To elucidate the basic science of coronary collateral growth and establish its therapeutic use. • Performed experiments to obtain original data with the goal of grant acquisition and data publication • Participated in troubleshooting and problem solving to enhance and establish laboratory protocols • Compiled and analyzed data • Trained new graduate students • Trained and coordinated projects for transitional medical students • Conducted extensive literature searches to ensure scientific relevance, translational capability, and validity of scientific projects • Maintained laboratory equipment and reagents Show less



Kent State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Ph.D. Candidate / Graduate Student Researcher

  • Sep 2007 - Jul 2014

  • Designed and performed experiments to obtain original data to be published as a doctoral dissertation • Organized all data and took part in analysis and presentation at national conferences • Did extensive literature search and preparation of dissertation and other publications • Aided in all aspects of laboratory function and care • Designed and performed experiments to obtain original data to be published as a doctoral dissertation • Organized all data and took part in analysis and presentation at national conferences • Did extensive literature search and preparation of dissertation and other publications • Aided in all aspects of laboratory function and care

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2007 - Jul 2014

  Course: Human Development and Structure-Microscopic Anatomy • Prepared accordingly and answered any and all questions about each lecture and lab exercise • Prepared and presented material to medical and graduate students to enhance understanding • Helped to prepare test questions and took part in test grading • Gave select lectures for Medical and Graduate students Additional Courses Assisted with: Pharmacology Journal Club (2010-2011) NEOMED Cellular Signaling (2011)… Show more Course: Human Development and Structure-Microscopic Anatomy • Prepared accordingly and answered any and all questions about each lecture and lab exercise • Prepared and presented material to medical and graduate students to enhance understanding • Helped to prepare test questions and took part in test grading • Gave select lectures for Medical and Graduate students Additional Courses Assisted with: Pharmacology Journal Club (2010-2011) NEOMED Cellular Signaling (2011) KSU, Lecture on Apoptosis Foundations of Biology (2007) KSU

• Graduate Student Representative

  • Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

  Served as the Graduate Student Representative for the the Graduate Coordinating Committee which served to orchestrate the entry and assignment of NEOMED based graduate students in the Kent State University School of Biomedical Sciences graduate program. Served as the Graduate Student Representative on the Dean's Advisory Team which helped to coordinate the development and approval of the College of Graduate Studies at NEOMED.