Have rewritten and substantively edited approximately 4,000 scientific papers, conference presentations, grant applications, regulatory documents, technical manuals, book chapters and textbooks written by Japanese authors, allowing dissemination of their research findings to the global scientific community. Subject areas: organic chemistry, physical biochemistry, physical chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, structural biology, biotechnology, food science and materials science.Exploring… Show more Have rewritten and substantively edited approximately 4,000 scientific papers, conference presentations, grant applications, regulatory documents, technical manuals, book chapters and textbooks written by Japanese authors, allowing dissemination of their research findings to the global scientific community. Subject areas: organic chemistry, physical biochemistry, physical chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, structural biology, biotechnology, food science and materials science.Exploring new editing and writing opportunities that utilize my expertise in chemistry, education and communication. Show less

Lab director for a cluster of biotech start-up companies, transitioned to scientist position at Bloxr Corp. • As the first employee of the company, was instrumental in establishing the technical foundation for the products and providing scientific and technical expertise to ensure regulatory compliance. Specifically, was responsible for developing the ceramics-based X-ray radiation absorbing materials incorporated into a line of medical protective products. This involved formulating the… Show more Lab director for a cluster of biotech start-up companies, transitioned to scientist position at Bloxr Corp. • As the first employee of the company, was instrumental in establishing the technical foundation for the products and providing scientific and technical expertise to ensure regulatory compliance. Specifically, was responsible for developing the ceramics-based X-ray radiation absorbing materials incorporated into a line of medical protective products. This involved formulating the ceramics and binders, establishing manufacturing processes, establishing the product specifications, testing the conformance of the products to the specifications, performing risk analyses, and working with vendors and subcontractors to identify best sources and applicable lean manufacturing processes. Responsible for producing and updating all scientific documentation. Responsible for safety, packaging and shelf-life validations. Provided technical support for document control, IQ/OQ/PQ, and CAPAs. Supported marketing, sales, and customer service by handling customers’ and vendors’ technical questions. Participated in process, product and customer audits. With the two founders and regulatory specialists, wrote Class I and Class II FDA 510(k) applications, and obtained Class I and Class II product FDA clearance. Was the technical lead for ISO 13485 certification. Switched from full-time employee to consultant status in 2014. Show less

• Established new, and standardized existing, applications of microcalorimetry for biopolymer characterization. • Promoted sales worldwide by creating and presenting seminars, courses and workshops. • Optimized customer experimental and data interpretation protocols, and advised on instrument purchases appropriate for intended applications. • Evaluated customer future instrumentation needs with R&D.

• Conceived a proof-of-concept ‘designer’ enzyme. • Directed postdoctoral, graduate and undergraduate researchers on the designer enzyme project. • Procured grants to support the research team. • Created and taught courses in biochemistry, organic chemistry, spectroscopy and protein chemistry. • Mentored undergraduate and graduate students regarding science career options.

• Co-developed synthetic proteins for elucidating factors stabilizing multi-helix membrane-spanning proteins.

• Established and managed a commercial peptide synthesis facility and a core facility for protein structure/function analysis.

Design, synthesis and characterization of de novo designed proteins

• Involved in the design of automated instruments for crystallizing proteins on the space shuttle. • Responsible for testing the instrument components in microgravity (KC-135 and T-33 parabolic flights).