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Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

* In vitro biology lead for DC candidate and biology lead for separate post-DC translational research in oncology* Led remote teams in generating data packages to support strategic decision making at early stages of drug discovery pipelines, including developed screening cascades for projects in immunology, oncology, neuroscience and women’s health. *.

Portland, Oregon Area

Portland, Oregon Area

Yardely, PA

• Translated preclinical and clinical study results, patient-reported outcomes, comparative effectiveness studies, and health economic analyses into primary manuscripts, review articles, abstracts and congress activities
• Conducted systematic literature reviews to support development of evidence-based guides for clinical practice
• Performed competitive intelligence, landscape assessments, and SWOT analyses to develop value dossiers for new products (pharmaceuticals and devices)

University Of Michigan- Ann Arbor

Instructor for Masters level course in Cancer Chemical Biology focused on critical analysis of scientific literature and public research seminars.

Ann Arbor, MI

• Led interdisciplinary small molecule drug discovery efforts for oncogenic targets
• Wrote patent application for novel small molecule inhibitor
• Developed biochemical protein-protein interaction assays
• Mentored junior researchers
• Coordinated collaborations with other labs
• Reviewed journal articles for peer-reviewed scientific journals

Ann Arbor, MI

• Advisors: Dr. Tomasz Cierpicki and Dr. Jolanta GrembeckaResearch Focus: Structural and functional characterization of oncogenic proteins and development of small molecule inhibitors for target proteins.
• Development of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy methodology to study disordered regions in proteins and protein complexes
• Structural determination of a protein-protein complex using X-ray crystallization and supported by NMR and other biophysical experiments
• Developed biochemical protein-protein assays for small molecule screening
• Small molecule inhibitor development in collaboration with medicinal chemists
• Optimized NMR experiments and conditions to determine relative affinities during Structure Activity Relationship (SAR) studies

Heifer Ranch, Perryville, Arkansas

• Used a community supported agriculture (CSA) garden as a teaching tool for students of all ages.
• Led students through hands-on exercises focused on: global hunger and poverty issues, sustainable agriculture, ecology and biology
• One of three full-time staff running CSA for 100 members.

Seattle, WA

• Technician for the TEDDY Study (The Environmental Determinants of Diabetes in the Young).
• Processed biological samples according to rigorous and standardized protocol
• Performed DNA sequencing to identify candidate participants for study enrollment
• Trained junior employees in sample processing and basic laboratory skills
• Coordinated shipping of large quantities of biological samples
• Performed all ordering to support laboratory and clinical staff

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Chemical Biology

Activities and Societies: FEMMES (Females Excelling More in Math Engineering and Science) University of Michigan Chapter Treasurer.

Ba, Chemistry, Biology

Activities and Societies: Ultimate Frisbee, Peer Mentor, chemistry TA, chemistry tutor, Girls Inc.After studying chemistry and biology I.