• Manage several large genomic and molecular projects • Train and manage technicians and students using molecular and analytical techniques• Build and manage project databases and final datasets• Analyze data using SAS and R • Responsible for day-to-day management of sample processing and project workflow• Maintain clear communication with various cores to ensure the timely processing of samples• Assist with grant and contract writing and budgeting• Developed billing and invoicing protocols• Oversee annual follow-up and data collection for the Normal Breast Study, as well as curate the study’s large medical, behavioral, and demographic dataset• Responsible for all administrative duties in the lab, including grant management, accounting and budgeting, ordering, equipment maintenance, and safety and operation requirements

• Oversaw and advised lab members on experiments and data analysis• Developed and modified protocols in anticipation of research and experimental goals• Collected and analyzed data in order to propel several pilot studies• Responsible for optimizing the efficiency and organization of the lab and hospital-based clinical study• Managed clinical study’s administrative duties, including medical abstraction, database maintenance, and communication with supplemental groups and collaborators• Tracked and consented eligible participants for the clinical study• Navigated complex and sensitive interactions with patients and health professionals in a clinical context to ensure achievement of research goals and adherence to ethical standards• Handled and processed human biospecimen collected from recruited participants

• Responsible for the initial development, organization, and maintenance of nascent molecular biology and genetics core within the HGID Laboratory• Responsible for all administrative duties in the molecular genetics core lab, including ordering and budget management, and SOP development• Developed sequencing platform for detecting genetic mutations in target genes for ABI 3730 sequencer• Perfected sequencing conditions and trained students and researchers in genetic methods• Advised PhD students on their doctoral projects and experimental troubleshooting• Sequenced CEPH-HGDP controls for all target genes for international human SNP/diversity database• Created MDA5 deficient cell line for work with Herpes Simplex Encephalitis

• Performed clinical immunology assays to test human immune reaction to vaccine for phase 2 of vaccine development• Contributed to management of quality assurance of pediatric study• Assisted in patient consent & clinical procedures for pediatric vaccine clinical trial in Americaninhas, Brazil

• Analyzed data from field offices around the globe to monitor health interventions using PSI’s DALYs (Disability Adjust Life Years) calculations to measure project health impact• Created monthly Sales and Health Impact Report and presented data to senior staff members each month• Worked with international field offices to coordinate monthly data submission • Performed disease trend analysis using SAS and Excel• Developed Annual Unit Cost Analysis platform to analyze health intervention trends and created an intricate Excel database for future analyses

• Researched interactions between vaccine research and developing countries’ public sector for use in a future article with Dr. Muhiuddin Haider• Prepared an NIH proposal for a pilot study to investigate breast cancer screening and treatment awareness in African immigrant women in Washington, DC• Arranged guest lecturers for two Public Health Communication courses• Wrote Trip Report for USAID Avian Influenza Program, Bangladesh • Created PowerPoint presentations about public-private partnerships presented to the National Council for Public-Private Partnerships

• Assisted International Health Division, New Business Development• Researched health development opportunities in developing countries• Advised senior management on potential partnerships with international development agencies

• Constructed the 2006 Guilford County Health Databook- local morbidity and mortality data was analyzed using SPSS, made intelligible using Harvard Graphics, and illustrated as graphs, charts, and reports • Gathered and organized 2005-2006 Guilford County vital statistics from NCSCHS