•Research work in Dr. Mark Saltzman's Research Group focused on investigating Poly(amine-co-ester) or PACE nanoparticle (NP) uptake and siRNA delivery into endothelial cells to be used in therapeutic drug delivery. •Experiments include making various types of PACE NPs, characterizing the size and charge of different types of PACE NPs, measuring their of uptake loaded molecules, as well as assisting with in vivo animal biodistribution experiments to measure NP release into the body over… Show more •Research work in Dr. Mark Saltzman's Research Group focused on investigating Poly(amine-co-ester) or PACE nanoparticle (NP) uptake and siRNA delivery into endothelial cells to be used in therapeutic drug delivery. •Experiments include making various types of PACE NPs, characterizing the size and charge of different types of PACE NPs, measuring their of uptake loaded molecules, as well as assisting with in vivo animal biodistribution experiments to measure NP release into the body over time. •Test applications of these delivery methods to lung disease focusing on the transfection efficiency of PACE polyplexes after mesh nebulization. Show less

•Supported the three-person Business Development team of BaseCamp, the manufacturing branch of ElevateBio, in identifying, engaging, and contracting long-term partnerships by engaging with the deal flow process in a cross-functional role communicating with various teams at BaseCamp•Identified target clients through competitive landscape analysis of cell and gene therapy companies•Engaged in introductory information exchange with clients by completing potential new client quality… Show more •Supported the three-person Business Development team of BaseCamp, the manufacturing branch of ElevateBio, in identifying, engaging, and contracting long-term partnerships by engaging with the deal flow process in a cross-functional role communicating with various teams at BaseCamp•Identified target clients through competitive landscape analysis of cell and gene therapy companies•Engaged in introductory information exchange with clients by completing potential new client quality questionnaires and generating BD team slide decks•Improved the efficiency by which the BaseCamp BD team can respond to clients in the acquisition process by synthesizing large amounts of information regarding BaseCamp services and client questions into an organized database•Advanced deals through the deal flow process by authoring proposals and statements of work•Tracked costing and pricing of deals to develop pricing models and standards as well as revenue projection timelines Show less

•Led the four-person team and was the point of contact with Dr. Yusuf Ransome to develop a business plan for a portable device that uses aromatherapy for stress relief•Utilized competitive landscaping, primary and second market research, and data analysis to formulate a business pitch, research plan, and commercialization strategy

•Oversaw the five-person business branch while managing subscriptions, advertisements, and distribution for the magazine•Expanded the magazine's subscription base to approximately 400 per issue by acquiring new subscriptions for Yale departments and academic centers, Connecticut residents, as well as Yale alumni or individual subscribers globally•Sold advertisements to biotechnology and science-focused firms as well as businesses in the Connecticut area•Optimized the cost efficiency… Show more •Oversaw the five-person business branch while managing subscriptions, advertisements, and distribution for the magazine•Expanded the magazine's subscription base to approximately 400 per issue by acquiring new subscriptions for Yale departments and academic centers, Connecticut residents, as well as Yale alumni or individual subscribers globally•Sold advertisements to biotechnology and science-focused firms as well as businesses in the Connecticut area•Optimized the cost efficiency of printing and distributing magazines to Yale's campus and subscribers worldwide•Managed the finances and budget of the magazine, particularly stabilizing the organization's finances following COVID-19•Improved and automated the systems to receive payment for subscriptions and advertisements as well as to coordinate printing and distribution Show less

•Developed company research innovation pipeline and examined the scientific and market feasibility of future probiotics targeting various health and athletic performance indications •Managed the day-to-day operations of innovation leads and generated reports to evaluate the scientific mechanism of action, market size, target product profile, competitive landscape, opportunity costs, suggested strategy, and proposed timelines of high-priority indications, which were presented to the… Show more •Developed company research innovation pipeline and examined the scientific and market feasibility of future probiotics targeting various health and athletic performance indications •Managed the day-to-day operations of innovation leads and generated reports to evaluate the scientific mechanism of action, market size, target product profile, competitive landscape, opportunity costs, suggested strategy, and proposed timelines of high-priority indications, which were presented to the executive team•Contributed to company microbiome platform positioning in evaluating the different athletic phenotypes attributed to specific athletes•Expanded the company student-athlete ambassador program and contributed to the recruitment of athlete partnerships•Assisted in gathering resources on potential investors for a Series A fundraising round Show less

•Worked at the University of Miami Diabetes Research Institute and conducted lab experiments for two distinct research projects to determine which subset of stem cells are most effective at responding to an inflammatory environment.