Experience

BlueRock Therapeutics

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior Scientist Process Development

  • Sep 2023 - Present

• Scientist II Process Development

  • Oct 2022 - Sep 2023

• Scientist II CNS Biology

  • Feb 2021 - Oct 2022

• Scientist I CNS Biology

  • Mar 2019 - Feb 2021



The Graduate Center, City University of New York

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• PhD in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology

  • Aug 2012 - Feb 2019

  Thesis Title: The Integration of Multiple Sources of Sonic Hedgehog in the Spinal Cord Contribute to the Production of First-Born Oligodendrocyte Precursor Cells Which Become Critical for Synapse Remodeling in Response to Adult Motor Neuron Injury My thesis work centered around the early development of the spinal cord to further understand the transition from neurogenesis to gliogenesis. Additionally, I investigated the role of Oligodendrocyte Precursor Cells (OPCs) in responding to peripheral nerve injury to model aspects of pathology in neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS. Skills: -Data analysis and presentation -Immunohistochemisty -Confocal and Fluorescence microscopy -Cryosectioning of CNS and muscle tissue -qPCR -Mouse behavioral paradigms: gait analysis, complex running wheel -Electroporation in ovo chick -mES differentiation into motor neurons -Peripheral nerve injury models: crush, axotomy -Utilization and maintenance of 19 transgenic mouse lines. -Mouse embryo staging and dissection Responsibilities: -Initial set up of laboratory at The City College of New York. -Maintained laboratory equipment and inventory. -Designed and conducted experiments involving animal behavior, embryonic development, disease and injury animal models. -Optimization of numerous Molecular Biology protocols. -Trained 12 undergraduate students, 2 graduate students, and 2 Post-Doctoral Fellows in Molecular Biology Techniques. -Presented data at weekly team meetings. -Annually traveled to conferences to present research in both poster and presentation form. Show less



CUNY School of Medicine (CSOM)

• Greater New York City Area

• Adjunct Lecturer

  • Feb 2016 - May 2018

  Medical Genetics -Facilitated student group discussions of genetic principles underlying human diseases. -Designed course work material including medical case studies and USLME board questions. -Led discussions involving ethical considerations in genetic testing and counseling. Medical Genetics -Facilitated student group discussions of genetic principles underlying human diseases. -Designed course work material including medical case studies and USLME board questions. -Led discussions involving ethical considerations in genetic testing and counseling.



Queens College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Mar 2010 - May 2012

  Dr. Alicia Melendez Lab-Analyzed tumorigenic phenotypes in C. elegans germline stem cells.-Characterized the role of the autophagy gene bec-1 in C. elegans during aging.-Performed longevity studies on autophagy mutant animals.-Maintained multiple strains of C. elegans.

• Assistant Track Coach

  • Jun 2010 - May 2011

  Trained both men and women NCAA Division II athletes in multiple disciplines of running while providing individual attention.-Facilitated strength and conditioning with calisthenics as well as weight training for athletes. -Organized transportation and registration to competitions.