Guiding and implementing cell culture processes, ensuring the success and advancement of innovative cellular scaffolding technology for the cultivated meat industry.

Providing strategic guidance and overseeing projects for biomedical and biotechnology clients. Promoting products and services in microfluidics, organ-on-a-chip, and prototyping services through Life on a Chip.

Contributing to the success of the groundbreaking therapeutic solutions developed by the cross-functional team at Clarametyx. Including collaborations across institutions to optimize the design, planning, and execution of therapeutic development strategies based on scientific and clinical findings. Evaluating and synthesizing relevant data to inform decision-making processes, relying on the latest scientific literature and advancements in technology, particularly for therapeutic development potential.

Instructor at the Boonshoft School of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology for the Clinical Research Roles and Responsibilities Graduate Course

Matrix F.T. lead the global industry of plant-based edible nanofiber scaffolds. In my role, I coordinated across departments to further product development and implementation of cell culture and R&D testing strategies in the field of cellular agriculture. I oversaw operations of the cell culture laboratory, lead product development and decision-making for R&D, and promoting innovation through best practices, team building and problem-solving. I provided technical expertise to build sales and client relationships until the company closure.

Supported client and laboratory needs for the Viral Vector Core which manufactures research grade AAV vectors for use in academic institutes and for biopharmaceutical clients. These viral vectors are used for preclinical research studies which support the development of tools and concepts for future clinical AAV gene therapy products.

Supporting GMP manufacturing and production of transgenic adeno-associated viral vectors used in phase 1/2a and 3 clinical trails. I helped lead and support the gene therapy team by overseeing GMP mammalian cell culture and drive process improvement.

My project, in the 711th Human Performance Wing, Biotechnology Branch involved developing complex human gut-brain-axis and gut-microbiome in vitro models to evaluate synthetic biology modified organisms compared with their probiotic commensal strain source. My skillset from this effort includes techniques in cell biology, microbiology, microbiome, neuroscience and synthetic biology. I have experience developing and analyzing human in vitro model systems including complex transwell and Emulate organ-on-a-chip human emulation system.

At the AIDS and Cancer Specimen Resource, I was responsible for collecting, processing and storing specimens from the OR of the GWU hospital and other sites across the USA and oversees as part of an NIH funded biorepository for AIDS and cancer specimens. Blood, tissue, slides, FFPE blocks along with clinical data were obtained. I was responsible for obtaining voluntary consent for patient participation, interacting with surgeons, pathologists and infectious disease doctors. Along with extensive organized record keeping, I was also involved in quality control studies. Technical skills include blood separation, tissue microarray, DNA extraction, PCR techniques, and histology.

In the lab of the CEO of the School of Medicine and Dentistry at the Aab Cardiovascular Research Institute, this position required genotyping and assisting in a research project focusing on characterizing the role of GIT1 in VEGF-mediated Notch signaling. Using different human cell types, we evaluated the effects of GIT1 on target gene expression, signal transduction, and experiments in mouse endothelial cells isolated from GIT1 WT and KO mice. Research resulted in 3 co-authored publications.

Funded by the Department of Homeland Security, a microfluidic device was developed for performing rapid PCR for detection of primary pathogens. Testing of the design included performing PCR, agarose gel electrophoresis and qPCR using SDS.