Versatile scientist with hands-on experience in modulation of the tumor microenvironment to improve nano-chemotherapeutic delivery, translational drug development, neurotoxicology, biomarker detection, instrument design, and method development. I have very strong interpersonal and communication skills, where the collaborative nature of my work allows me to communicate with colleagues within and outside of my field. I have experience in laboratory and project management and mentoring new team members. Invaluable experience working in a regulatory environment was gained during my postdoctoral fellowship with the US FDA.Technical Skills: Assay Design and Development |Pharmacokinetic Analysis | Ultrasound Imaging and Therapy | Disease Biomarker Detection | Immunohistochemistry | Antibody-based applications | Raman Instrument Design and Home-Building | UV, Visible, and NIR Confocal Raman Microscopy | Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy | Spatially Offset Raman Spectroscopy | Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) | Nanoparticle Synthesis and Characterization | Bioconjugation | High Vacuum Systems | Chemical Vapor Deposition | Sputtering | Infrared Spectroscopy | Microscopy and Imaging| Fluorescent Microscopy | Lithography | In Vitro Experiments | Pre-clinical In Vivo Experiments| Nanotechnology | Program Management | Project Management | Experiment Optimization |
Listed skills include Visible/Near Ir Raman Spectroscopy, Uv Raman Spectroscopy, Chemical Vapor Deposition, Sputtering, and 14 others.