Delisa Clay, Ph.D., Pmp Email & Phone Number

Durham, NC, US

Research & Development | Commercialization (Rare Disease)

previously Horizon Therapeutics

previously Horizon Therapeutics

• Conceptualized, investigated and established methodologies for 4 independent research projects throughout PhD training related to genome instability in development and disease
• Used molecular, cellular, and genetic assays to study DNA damage responses, radiation resistance, and genome instability in development and cancer biology
• Defined research project scope, managed communications with collaborators and research team, and performed risk management and troubleshooting throughout projects’ lifecycles
• Contributed to 4 grant submissions to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and the National Scientific Foundation (NSF) and secured 2 NIH grants and an NSF.
• Acquired, validated, and curated scientific data using formal analysis and contributed to 3 scientific manuscripts and one scientific review (one published, one submitted, and two in preparation). Presented scientific.
• Trained and mentored junior graduate students and research staff on technical assays related to laboratory research

Durham, North Carolina, United States

• Collaborated with two interns on a charter, training plan, and detailed course syllabus on a training program geared towards supporting undergraduates, graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and early career.
• Coordinated a communications plan and established a repository of templates to organize project goals, deliverables, and stakeholder management
• Developed tools including a website with program details, application process, etc. and an internship database using Duke REDCap
• Co-led program sessions and small group discussion to facilitate learning and active engagement

Durham, North Carolina, United States

• Developed a revamped website using WordPress and CSS/HTML languages to showcase key information for organizational geared toward supporting current and aspiring project managers
• Used project management tools to collaborate with subcommittee members on a project schedule for website construction and launch. Coordinated and co-led 3 subcommittees for a cross- functional project to create.
• Utilized Google Analytics to collect and analyze data on user behavior patterns to improve website content. Presented both high- and low-level data to committee after site launch

Richmond, Virginia Area

• Staffed the library service desk
• Worked on projects for the Special Collections department as needed
• Provided help to library patrons in need of assistance

• Established a novel wound healing assay in the developing African clawed frog (X. laevis) embryo to measure biomechanical forces across the repairing skin using immunofluorescent staining and confocal microscopy
• Optimized a novel FRET-based tension sensor for in-vivo expression using molecular biology techniques in collaborations with graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, and principal investigators
• Analyzed, collected, and curated data to compile research into an honors senior thesis which served as a resource to transition the succeeding post-doctoral researcher on the project. Presented findings to diverse.

Richmond, Virginia Area

• Provided customer service to patrons
• Assisted patrons with using the library catalog, electronic databases,and library services

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Cell Biology

Admitting Graduate Program: Developmental and Stem Cell Biology (DSCB)

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Biology, General