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Chicago, IL, US

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• My project identified molecular mechanisms that contribute to the "cold" immunosuppressive environment of serous endometrial tumors.
• Strategically prioritized projects to ensure efficient data generation and analysis.
• Pioneered collaborations between core labs and subject matter experts to streamline projects.
• Won two T32 predoctoral training program grants in oncology and reproductive science totaling over $125k
• Presented findings at several conferences, including an invited talk at GRC Mammalian Reproduction
• Published thesis work in PNAS P.I. Dr. Julie Kim

Chicago, Illinois, United States

I specialized in conducting comprehensive due diligence on companies in the pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and diagnostics sectors. I successfully led interview campaigns to gather insights from industry experts, conducted thorough secondary research, and identified unique investment opportunities. My role involved effectively communicating my findings.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Conducted data analysis, created impactful business development materials, and effectively coordinated with CROs to facilitate necessary experiments for several Chicago-based biotech startups.Created modality-specific PDP templates to streamline new client onboarding.

Remote

This program matches graduate students and young professionals with leaders in the field for 6 months of virtual one-on-one and group mentoring sessions. These activities contribute to building the next generation of contraceptive researchers which will strengthen the overall contraceptive technology ecosystem. I was matched with Kirsten Vogelsong, a.

• Supported studies related to a variety of contraceptive methods, including assisting with literature reviews, contributing to study reports and/or manuscripts, and assisting in developing study dissemination materials.
• Developed a document for healthcare providers that condenses 20+ clinical trials and retroactive studies.
• Met with 10+ KOLs to refine and accurately distill key insights into actionable information for community healthcare workers.
• Worked across disciplines, including basic research, clinical medicine, public health, and product introduction

Durham, North Carolina, United States

• Under a compressed timeline, performed literature review of possible biological mechanisms linked to contraception induced menstrual changes
• Identified most compelling targets for contraceptive interventions and adjunctive therapies
• Designed slide deck and presented findings to Contraceptive Technology Investment Team at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Utilized a ER knockout mouse model to determine how endogenous and exogenous estrogens affect biological function of uterine cells later in life via ERα-dependent mechanisms
• Contributed to a scientific publication by translating experiments into clear written results

Research-Triangle Park

• Hired after completing a summer internship with the DNA Repair & Nucleic Acid Enzymology Group at the National Institute of zEnvironmental Health Science (NIH).
• Demonstrated initiative by translating scientific findings into a co-first author publication.
• Evaluated enzyme activity in response to epigenetic modifications in the context of DNA repair.
• Uses research methods including single and multiple turnover assays, protein purification, and gel electrophoresis.

Research-Triangle Park

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Performed RNA silencing assays targeting tissue-specific genes in order to determine the effect on Drosophila melanogaster lifespan.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Investigated role of SHATTERPROOF II gene promoter in Arabidopsis thaliana.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Biomedical Research

Bachelor’S Degree, Genetics, Senior

Activities and Societies: Honors Program, Undergraduate Researcher, Library Assistant