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Boston, Ma, Us

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Wickenstones is a full service market access consultancy working with the pharmaceutical, biotech, diagnostic and device sectors.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Utilized extracted donor cells and SWIFT 3D bioprinting technology to develop implantable vascularized adipose tissue for breast reconstruction applications.Supported in-vivo validation of suturable cellular tissue matrix “cuffs” by assisting in rat microsurgeries to demonstrate viability and interconnectivity of the engineered tissue with the host blood supply.Facilitated key lab operations including 3T3-L1 cell culture maintenance and material inventory coordination with procurement teams; spearheaded set-up of EnvisionTEC 3D Bioplotter for upcoming project endeavors.Investigated current breast reconstruction marketplace, identifying relevant clinical trials and hospital codes.

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Utilized thermal inkjet 3D bioprinter to print HEK 293 cells and K7M2 wt osteocytes onto flexible hydrogel supports as a “bio patch” for wound healing applications. Investigated hydrogel formulation and cell viability as part of Master’s thesis.Collaborated with intimate research team to troubleshoot device and advance bioprinting protocols. Provided quarterly slide decks to program managers about project status and timelines.Master’s thesis: Application of a 3D-Bioprinter: Jet Technology for “Biopatch” Development Using Cells on Hydrogel Supports"

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Created high-quality 3D models of bones using DICOM images from patient CT scans and imported implant files in ScanIP to simulate osteotomy procedures.Assisted undergraduate students in developing and testing FE models for orthopedic implant failure analysis and redesign project as a supplemental Teaching Assistant for Yale's Medical Device Design course.Trained to operate equipment at the Yale Center for Engineering Innovation & Design for medical device applications including 3D printers, CAD software, and metalworking machine shop tools.

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Shadowed interventional radiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, and other medical personnel in intensive 8-week clinical immersion program. Studied pertinent medical devices and discussed potential innovations including pitch for portable CT scanner as part of needs identification project

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Senior research project: “Spatial Transcriptome Analysis Of Human Hippocampal Brain Samples Using Reference-Free Cell Deconvolution"

Taught written and oral skills such as grammar and pronunciation to undergraduate students enrolled in introductory and intermediate-level Spanish courses.

Served as a representative of Yale University to guide prospective students around Yale’s campus and educate visitors about Yale’s admission process. This position was awarded through a highly selective recruitment process.

Discharged, sorted, scanned, and shelved books in accordance with LC and Yale Library classifications.

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Translated an existing academic HPC software routine into a semi-automated AWS and R (Seurat) pipeline to filter and process raw DBiT-seq data. Troubleshot and refined image processing methods, database organization, and general pipeline workflow.Analyzed gene expression matrices to identify meaningful genes in mouse embryo and human tissue samples through spatial clustering, cell annotation, and gene ontology analyses. Compiled and presented data summary reports to lab biology and product development teams.Designed the company’s first public recruiting website using the SquareSpace platform.

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

The Whiffenpoofs are the world’s oldest and best-known collegiate a cappella group, performing more than 200 concerts around the world each year.Organized an an extensive cappella tour and collaborated with local non-profit organizations in arts fundraisers. Other responsibilities included merchandise sales, group branding, and general tour logistics.

Performed spatial transcriptome analyses on DBiT-seq gene expression matrices to investigate early mouse embryo organogenesis and temporarily identify biological functions in gene clusters.

Athens, Ohio

Constructed the first commercial prototype of the non-invasive medical device using Cortical Bone Mechanics Technology™ (CBMT) and tested artificial ulnas to evaluate system hardware and software accuracy.

The Yale Spizzwinks are the oldest underclassman a cappella group in the country and a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Responsibilities included booking concerts, group branding, merchandise sales, and domestic/international tours planning

Columbus, Ohio Area

Conducted a two-month research project investigating the mechanical properties of polymers for potential use in aortic transcatheter aortic heart valves.Gained knowledge about common tests and techniques used in the biomedical field to evaluate heart valve performance.

Columbus, Ohio

The iBELIEVE Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides opportunities to Appalachian youth through leadership and problem-solving workshops.Responsibilities included writing funding proposals, drafting workshop budget, designing promotional material, synthesizing student feedback, networking with potential donors, and social media outreach.

Master Of Science - Ms, Personalized Medicine And Applied Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering

Activities and Societies: The Yale Whiffenpoofs, The Yale Spizzwinks, Asian-ish Students of Yale, Timothy Dwight Mott Woolley Council.

High School Honors Diploma

- Graduated 5th in class with Honors Diploma. - Three-year student-body/class President. - Varsity Cross Country Team Captain.