Driven and innovative scientist with over 15 years of experience in molecular biology, cell biology, and genetics. Accomplished at establishing and completing ambitious, multidisciplinary avenues of research both independently and collaboratively. Experienced at communicating science through speaking and writing to a variety of audiences. Strong background in cell signaling and recently developed a novel bioassay combining high-throughput drug screening and rapid CRISPR-based genetic screening with confocal microscopy to identify signaling pathways that offer potential therapeutic targets for several neurological diseases. Expertise in: molecular biology, cell biology, CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing, DNA sequencing analysis and validation (Sanger and NGS), structure/function approaches, in vivo and fixed confocal microscopy, image analysis, neurobiology, and developmental biology. Eager to learn new skills and leverage my background to collaboratively address human health needs and translational biomedical research.