• Investigated the immunogenicity of T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) and the potential to be combined with immunotherapy• Conducted experiments to determine the efficacy and synergy of HDAC and MEK inhibitors with immunotherapy in syngeneic mouse models• Collaborated with industry partners on preclinical projects involving targeted therapies and immunotherapies for triple-negative breast cancer and colorectal cancer using patient-derived xenografts, patient-derived organoids, and syngeneic mouse models.• Studied the role of TFEB in breast cancer stem cells• Immune profiling of syngeneic mouse models that were treated with immunotherapy and/or targeted therapy• Balanced working on multiple projects simultaneously • Planned and outlined experiments that needed to be completed• Ability to troubleshoot experiments and equipment• Adapted quickly to changes in experiments and the overall needs of the lab• Analyzed results to determine how they impact the overall scope of the project• Mentored graduated students and new staff on various research animal techniques• Led all animal studies• Responsible for maintaining inventory and placing orders• Ensures that lab complies with EHS standards and passing annual biosafety inspection• Responsible for all lab animal rooms and passing biannual IACUC evaluations • Contributed to IACUC and IBC protocols• Effectively communicated findings via oral presentations and written reports in departmental meetings• Developed professional relationships with research scientists in both academia and industry

• Conducted research to determine the efficacy of Vascular Targeted Photodynamic therapy (VTP) in combination with Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, Androgen-deprivation therapy (degarelix and enzalutamide) and Molecular Inhibitors in various mouse models• Actively took part in multi-disciplinary projects across three departments • Supervised operation of the laboratory, including overseeing the use of laboratory funds, supply inventory and staff activities• Managed all lab personnel, orientation and trained incoming technicians and Clinical Research Fellows in laboratory techniques, including cell culture and animal handling• Contributed to scientific literature and effectively communicated findings at the hospital and outside meetings• Developed professional relationships with research scientists at MSKCC and with international collaborators