Experience

GlycoPath Inc

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Operations

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  • Generating new applications utilizing MALDI Imaging Mass Spectrometry to study the changes of glycosylation of various disease states with the goal of developing simplified new assays to improve patient care and treatment. • Flexibility, problem-solving and ability wear multiple hats in a start-up environment • Developing, marketing and establishing the company’s first product, a research based N-Glycan Kit for MALDI Imaging • Managed all product sales, inventory, fulfillment, and… Show more • Generating new applications utilizing MALDI Imaging Mass Spectrometry to study the changes of glycosylation of various disease states with the goal of developing simplified new assays to improve patient care and treatment. • Flexibility, problem-solving and ability wear multiple hats in a start-up environment • Developing, marketing and establishing the company’s first product, a research based N-Glycan Kit for MALDI Imaging • Managed all product sales, inventory, fulfillment, and customer relations and support • Development of strong relationships with both internal and external customers • Development of maintenance of company website and all company e-commerce • Laboratory establishment and set-up • Research lab management including: maintaining multiple pieces of laboratory instrumentation, aiding with laboratory experiments, organization of weekly lab meetings, assisting with experimental design and data analysis, performing all lab supply ordering and implementing a system to keep track of spending • Employee management: overseeing all employees, performing all HR functions, and establishment and writing company policies and procedures • Developing, designing, and advertising all company products and marketing materials at national level academic conferences • Development, execution and follow-up of business and commercialization plans • Resourcing suppliers and establishing agreements to ensure continuous supply • Pitching company at local and regional life sciences conferences

• Chief Officer of Product Development

  • Oct 2019 - Present



Medical University of South Carolina

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

• PhD Candidate

  • Aug 2016 - Present

  • Two dimensional mapping of the breast cancer N-glycome through the use of MALDI-IMS to identify novel biomarkers specific to genetically subtyped breast tissue • Mentor: Richard Drake, PhD, Director of MUSC Proteomics Center

• Postdoctoral Scholar

  • Oct 2020 - Mar 2021

  • Linking specific changes in glycosylation of normal breast tissues identified using MALDI Imaging Mass Spectrometry to risk of breast cancer development. • Role: Post-Doctoral Scholar under the supervision of Peggi Angel, Ph.D.



Coastal Carolina University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Jan 2014 - May 2015

  • Worked with the Anolis Carolinensis lizard to analyze the genes expressed during the regeneration process by extracting mRNA from regenerated tail cartilage and using a differential display gel to isolate novel genes. • Supervisor: Michelle Barthet, PhD, Teaching Associate and Fang-Ju Lin, PhD, Associate Professor

• Research Assistant in the Biochemistry Laboratory

  • Aug 2013 - Dec 2014

  • Obtained water from surrounding areas and identified bacteriophage through basic PCR reactions and agarose gels. • Supervisor: Paul Richardson, PhD, Associate Professor of Biochemistry



The National Institutes of Health

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Summer Intern in the NIDDK

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013

  • Developed a definitive protocol to isolate Man9, a glycoprotein found on the HIV gp120 receptor, from a natural product. Soy flower was purified into soybean agglutinin (SBA), and was then further purified to Man9 through a series of FPLC, HPLC and Biacore SPR methods. • Assisted in the isolation and purification of the mannose specific C-type lectin DC-Sign Full from a virus stock. Once the lectin was amplified and extracted from inclusion bodies, it was purified through a series of… Show more • Developed a definitive protocol to isolate Man9, a glycoprotein found on the HIV gp120 receptor, from a natural product. Soy flower was purified into soybean agglutinin (SBA), and was then further purified to Man9 through a series of FPLC, HPLC and Biacore SPR methods. • Assisted in the isolation and purification of the mannose specific C-type lectin DC-Sign Full from a virus stock. Once the lectin was amplified and extracted from inclusion bodies, it was purified through a series of HPLC methods and used to treat HIV cells. Treatment with the purified DC-Sign Full protein yielded to complete inhibition of the HIV virus. • Supervisor: Carole A. Bewley, Ph.D, LBC Natural Products Chemistry Section Show less • Developed a definitive protocol to isolate Man9, a glycoprotein found on the HIV gp120 receptor, from a natural product. Soy flower was purified into soybean agglutinin (SBA), and was then further purified to Man9 through a series of FPLC, HPLC and Biacore SPR methods. • Assisted in the isolation and purification of the mannose specific C-type lectin DC-Sign Full from a virus stock. Once the lectin was amplified and extracted from inclusion bodies, it was purified through a series of… Show more • Developed a definitive protocol to isolate Man9, a glycoprotein found on the HIV gp120 receptor, from a natural product. Soy flower was purified into soybean agglutinin (SBA), and was then further purified to Man9 through a series of FPLC, HPLC and Biacore SPR methods. • Assisted in the isolation and purification of the mannose specific C-type lectin DC-Sign Full from a virus stock. Once the lectin was amplified and extracted from inclusion bodies, it was purified through a series of HPLC methods and used to treat HIV cells. Treatment with the purified DC-Sign Full protein yielded to complete inhibition of the HIV virus. • Supervisor: Carole A. Bewley, Ph.D, LBC Natural Products Chemistry Section Show less



St. Luke's School

• Culpeper, Virginia

• Office Assistant

  • Aug 2011 - Aug 2012

  • Tutored in various subjects for struggling students • Worked in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word to update spreadsheets and charts with current information • Created a new Directory of information for students and faculty • Answered phones at the front desk • Escorted families around the school during orientation • Worked with younger children to help busy teachers • Coached the middle school volleyball team and basketball teams • Assisted parents with daily inquiries… Show more • Tutored in various subjects for struggling students • Worked in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word to update spreadsheets and charts with current information • Created a new Directory of information for students and faculty • Answered phones at the front desk • Escorted families around the school during orientation • Worked with younger children to help busy teachers • Coached the middle school volleyball team and basketball teams • Assisted parents with daily inquiries about the school activities Show less • Tutored in various subjects for struggling students • Worked in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word to update spreadsheets and charts with current information • Created a new Directory of information for students and faculty • Answered phones at the front desk • Escorted families around the school during orientation • Worked with younger children to help busy teachers • Coached the middle school volleyball team and basketball teams • Assisted parents with daily inquiries… Show more • Tutored in various subjects for struggling students • Worked in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word to update spreadsheets and charts with current information • Created a new Directory of information for students and faculty • Answered phones at the front desk • Escorted families around the school during orientation • Worked with younger children to help busy teachers • Coached the middle school volleyball team and basketball teams • Assisted parents with daily inquiries about the school activities Show less



University of Virginia

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern in the Pathology Lab

  • Sep 2010 - Jun 2011

  • Shadowed lab members and learned the basic dynamics of the lab environment, while also maintaining stock of common-use lab solutions. • Supervisor: Dennis J. Templeton, M.D., Ph.D. Walter Reed Chair and Head of Pathology • Shadowed lab members and learned the basic dynamics of the lab environment, while also maintaining stock of common-use lab solutions. • Supervisor: Dennis J. Templeton, M.D., Ph.D. Walter Reed Chair and Head of Pathology