PhD Advisor: Dr. Timothy Stemmler• Directing a collaborative drug discovery project, alongside Alterity Therapeutics, investigating novel drug candidates• Conducting a comprehensive biophysical study of metal binding drugs and evaluating novel compounds for applications in diseases to reduce metal overload• Developing a high-throughput screen to evaluate the efficacy of novel metal binding drugs• Synthesizing and characterizing small metal binding peptides through critical… Show more PhD Advisor: Dr. Timothy Stemmler• Directing a collaborative drug discovery project, alongside Alterity Therapeutics, investigating novel drug candidates• Conducting a comprehensive biophysical study of metal binding drugs and evaluating novel compounds for applications in diseases to reduce metal overload• Developing a high-throughput screen to evaluate the efficacy of novel metal binding drugs• Synthesizing and characterizing small metal binding peptides through critical experimentation using techniques including HPLC and LC-MS Show less

• Maintained large scale cell cultures and assisted in in-vitro assays• Managed and scheduled large scale studies for variety of clients while also serving as a point of contact for client communication• Assisted in writing multiple SOPs and refining databases for organizing samples and reagents• Served as a training mentor to new employees during onboarding

• Managed projects and conducted research focused on amyloid precursor protein processing pathways, blood-brain barrier nutrient transport, and potential role of nanotechnology in cancer therapy• Leveraged in-vitro applications to generate blood-brain barrier models• Gained proficiency in scientific writing related to manuscript preparation

• Assisted instructors in conducting classroom activities including laboratory set up• Provided mentorship to students during class, guiding them through procedures• Effectively communicated cell biology concepts and techniques to students, assisting them in comprehension