Experience

Northwestern University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Associate, Developmental Therapeutics Core

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  • Provide preclinical research services to investigators in the Northwestern community and beyond • Perform 𝘪𝘯 𝘷𝘪𝘷𝘰 and 𝘪𝘯 𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘳𝘰 testing of novel pharmaceuticals and medical devices; evaluate toxicity, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic response, imaging, and other endpoints • Collaborate with investigators on method and model development, study design, interpretation of data, and preparation of results for presentation in manuscripts and grant applications • Provide preclinical research services to investigators in the Northwestern community and beyond • Perform 𝘪𝘯 𝘷𝘪𝘷𝘰 and 𝘪𝘯 𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘳𝘰 testing of novel pharmaceuticals and medical devices; evaluate toxicity, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic response, imaging, and other endpoints • Collaborate with investigators on method and model development, study design, interpretation of data, and preparation of results for presentation in manuscripts and grant applications



University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Aug 2012 - Feb 2020

  • Worked in the lab of Dr. Andrew Tsourkas, Professor of Bioengineering • Synthesized and characterized polymeric gold nanoparticles with applications in cancer diagnosis and treatment, and performed extensive 𝘪𝘯 𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘳𝘰 and 𝘪𝘯 𝘷𝘪𝘷𝘰 testing • Drafted research manuscripts, review articles, grant applications, and laboratory protocols • Trained and managed junior students through independent research projects • Played key role in lab compliance with IACUC and biosafety regulations, and in maintenance/repair of equipment Show less



PBG Healthcare Consulting

• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VP of Business Development; Project Director; Project Manager; Consultant

  • Sep 2014 - Jun 2018

  • Held leadership roles in a student-run consulting group serving healthcare and biotech companies • Recruited professional clients, developed project scopes, and managed billing • Directed teams of 4-7 students to ensure project execution • Consulted on topics including: competitive and market analyses, regulatory landscape, VC investment opportunities, preclinical and clinical development strategy • Held leadership roles in a student-run consulting group serving healthcare and biotech companies • Recruited professional clients, developed project scopes, and managed billing • Directed teams of 4-7 students to ensure project execution • Consulted on topics including: competitive and market analyses, regulatory landscape, VC investment opportunities, preclinical and clinical development strategy



The Johns Hopkins University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Specialist; Research Technologist

  • Jan 2010 - Aug 2012

  • Worked in the lab of Dr. Hamid Rabb, Professor of Medicine, Medical Director of Kidney Transplant Program • Implemented specialized mouse models of kidney disease (surgical and toxicological) • Studied disease association with immune response, antioxidant response, distant organ effects, and ageing • Independently wrote IACUC protocols, and played primary role in lab compliance with animal and biosafety regulations • Manged lab resources, including ordering all supplies, maintaining equipment and software, and managing animal colonies and specialized breeding Show less



Syracuse University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Sep 2007 - May 2009

  • Worked in the lab of Dr. Robert Doyle, Professor of Chemistry • Synthesized novel inorganic compounds and performed in vitro toxicological testing • Received an NSF REU grant to continue research full-time during the summer • Worked in the lab of Dr. Robert Doyle, Professor of Chemistry • Synthesized novel inorganic compounds and performed in vitro toxicological testing • Received an NSF REU grant to continue research full-time during the summer



University of Maryland School of Pharmacy

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • May 2006 - Aug 2006

  • Worked in the lab of Dr. Sarah Michel, Associate Professor of Biochemistry • Studied the binding activity and structural biology of bacterial metalloenzymes • Worked in the lab of Dr. Sarah Michel, Associate Professor of Biochemistry • Studied the binding activity and structural biology of bacterial metalloenzymes