Scientist

• May 2022 - Present

Scientist and Research Faculty

• Oct 2018 - May 2022

- Engineered novel human cell lines using groundbreaking CRISPR/Cas9 technology to study the impact of specific mutations on the outcome of rare primary immunodeficiency diseases like WHIM Syndrome.- Developed assays to test the role of CXCR4 in immunodeficient patients to elucidate its mechanism of action in an immune response, currently being prepared for publication. - Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage time efficiently between teaching responsibilities (in-person or remote) and performing lab duties to ensure project completion and on time submission of NIH grants. Show less

Scientist and Project Manager

• Oct 2015 - Oct 2018

- Established novel human cell lines to study the role of Ligase I in DNA repair and immune response resulting in 1 peer reviewed publication.- Co-ordinated with multiple researchers and successfully executed project to study the role of Transmembrane Activator & CAML Interactor in lymphocyte development resulting in 2 peer reviewed publications.

Scientist and Project Manager:

• Jan 2013 - Apr 2015

- Oversaw scientists both in primary and collaborating labs and orchestrated timely completion of multiple projects involving the study of VDJ recombination - Headed a team of scientists from diverse backgrounds to study the role of novel phosphorylation sites on the regulation of LIG4 in non-homologous end joining resulting in 1 peer reviewed publication and a 2nd manuscript in preparation. - Executed project to study the role a novel mutation in Artemis (T65I) and its effect on Non-homologous End Joining resulting in 1 manuscript currently under review. Show less

Scientist, Research Co-Ordinator and Lab Manager

• Aug 2005 - Jan 2012

- Developed multiple biochemical and molecular biology assays including experiments to identify protease cleavage sites on membrane protein targets resulting in 3 peer reviewed publications. - Designed and implemented multiple strategies including cloning, and expression systems in bacteria and yeast in order to maintain a pipeline for crystallization trials for quaternary structure of membrane proteins. - Supervised associate researchers and junior scientists with their projects and managed lab inventory, equipment maintenance and ensured proper abidance of lab safety rules. Show less

Adjunct Lecturer

• Jun 2006 - Jul 2009

Lecturing of the courses: Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry. Lecturing of the courses: Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry.

Adjunct Lecturer

• Jan 2003 - Sep 2007

Instructor in the laboratory of the Biochemistry course. Instructor in the laboratory of the Biochemistry course.

Associate Professor

• Apr 1992 - Jan 2003

Lecturing of the courses: Biochemistry, Enzymology and Chemical and Enzymatic Kinetics. Lecturing of the courses: Biochemistry, Enzymology and Chemical and Enzymatic Kinetics.

Estudiante de Maestria en Bioquimica

• 1990 - 1994