Experience

Health Resources in Action (HRiA)

• United States
• Public Health
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Chief Science Officer

  • Apr 2020 - Present



The Klarman Family Foundation

• Boston, MA

• Director, Medical and Scientific Research

  • Apr 2015 - Apr 2020



The Wellcome Trust

• London, United Kingdom

• Science Portfolio Advisor

  • Jan 2009 - Aug 2014

  The Wellcome Trust is a charitable foundation which spends about 1 billion USD annually to fund research to improve health. Developed and managed a $250-350 million USD portfolio of infectious disease grants, including large research units and grants in Southeast Asia and Africa. Informed strategy development by monitoring and analyzing scientific developments, trends, and innovations related to infectious diseases. Evaluated progress and outputs of funding investments. Collaborated with other funders including government agencies and foundations regarding joint initiatives, funding strategies, and potential synergies. Show less



The Institute of Cancer Research

• United Kingdom
• Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Postdoctoral Fellow

  • May 2006 - Aug 2008

  Led the molecular epidemiology arm of an international consortium of brain cancer epidemiologists. Analyzed large scale genetic and epidemiological data using Stata software and R statistical programming, established and maintained large genetic databases. Led the molecular epidemiology arm of an international consortium of brain cancer epidemiologists. Analyzed large scale genetic and epidemiological data using Stata software and R statistical programming, established and maintained large genetic databases.



BBC

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• BBC Science Researcher

  • Mar 2006 - Apr 2006

  Investigated and prepared subject matter for BBC television series. Developed contacts with experts and conducted interviews. Generated new program ideas, drafted episode treatments and series summaries. Investigated and prepared subject matter for BBC television series. Developed contacts with experts and conducted interviews. Generated new program ideas, drafted episode treatments and series summaries.



Harvard University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Researcher

  • Sep 2000 - Dec 2005

  Investigated mechanisms underlying genetic diversity in malaria parasites including the roles of recombination and mismatch repair, resulting in the award of a PhD in Biological Science in Public Health.

• Resident Tutor, Winthrop House, Harvard College

  • Aug 2003 - Jun 2005

  Mentored and advised Harvard undergraduates.



Simmons University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Faculty Instructor

  • Jan 2003 - Jun 2004



Citizens Development Corps

• Odessa, Ukraine

• Business Development Consultant

  • Dec 1999 - Jul 2000

  The Citizens' Development Corps was a a non-profit organization that supported private sector development and economic growth in emerging and transitioning economies throughout the world. Advised small- and medium-sized private and privatizing companies and non-governmental organizations in the areas of business, development, and public health. The Citizens' Development Corps was a a non-profit organization that supported private sector development and economic growth in emerging and transitioning economies throughout the world. Advised small- and medium-sized private and privatizing companies and non-governmental organizations in the areas of business, development, and public health.



US Peace Corps

• Khabarovsk, Russia

• University Instructor

  • Jul 1997 - Jun 1999



EXCOL Language Institute

• Cartagena, Colombia

• Instructor

  • Jul 1996 - Aug 1996



Colegio Alberto Einstein

• Quito, Ecuador

• Instructor

  • Sep 1993 - Jul 1994