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• Research lead for a $2.5M grant sponsored by the Helmsley Charitable Trust focused on developing a mass manufacturable electrochemical sensor for point of care as well as continuous insulin detection.• Developed novel sensor preparation methods utilizing design of experiments for reproducible and accurate results on whole blood samples without any sample preparation.• Research manager overseeing multiple projects with industry collaborators for tear based sensors for COVID-19, diabetes, and ocular disease.• Managed several interdisciplinary teams of researchers while coordinating with manufacturers for initial prototype production and testing.

• Responsible for general program management including content management, coordinating with guest lecturers, and communicating updates with participants. • Aided in planning development activities, milestones, and timelines along with reimbursement and FDA approval strategies for start-up ventures in the medical technology industry.

• Conducted research developing novel electrochemical biosensors for glucose, lactate, and insulin using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy.• Lab lead responsible for lab management, procurement, and new student orientation and training.• Utilized techniques such as ELISA, dynamic light scattering, and fluorescent imaging in addition to electrochemistry to develop and validate the biosensors.• Received formal education on FDA requirements, product documentation, design of experiments, and good lab practices.• Work resulted in a publication as well as numerous poster presentations

Master'S Degree, Biomedical/Medical Engineering

Applied Project: “An Investigation into the Causes and Detection of Insulin Aggregation” Advisor: Jeffrey La Belle PhD, Assistant.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biomedical/Medical Engineering