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Washington, DC, US

JS J8 WAD

Alexandria, VA

Provided research and analytic support; drafted presentations, memoranda, and reports; presented findings to government sponsors. Assessed the implementation of U.S. Department of Defense guidance and strategy documents, the alignment of Joint Staff functions to Chairman roles and responsibilities, and U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.

Bethsda, MD

• Studied how healthy cells, predominantly cells of the immune system, communicate with each other to understand the dysfunction of cells in a disease state, focusing on the roles Src, Rlk, Itk, and RhoGEF play in.
• Developed hypotheses and conducted experiments.
• Analyzed and presented data at laboratory, departmental, and extramural meetings.Acted as laboratory manager.
• Managed an annual budget of approximately $500,000.
• Planned and implemented laboratory policies and procedures regarding ordering and safety (e.g., radiological, chemical, biological, animal husbandry).
• Ensured efficient and effective laboratory day-to-day operation and training of approximately 50–60 new personnel.

Washington, DC

At the Research Center for Genetic Medicine, I studied the genetic structure and function of Human Cytomegalovirus, HHV-5, which is fairly common in the general population but is life-threatening in immune-compromised patients. I managed an annual budget of approximately $100,000.

Medford, MA

In the Department of Biology, I studied Brugia malayi, a human-infective round worm endemic to South East Asia that causes elephantiasis. I managed an annual budget of approximately $150,000.

Non-Degree Coursework, Mathematics, 4.00

Pre-calculus with Trigonometry Calculus I

Ma, Global Security Studies, 3.94

Concentration: Strategic Studies Department honors: summa cum laude Departmental award: Best thesis in global security studies.

Ms, Biotechnology, 3.93

Bs, Biology

Activities and Societies: Track and FieldUniversity honors: dean's list