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Durham, NC, US

Cary, North Carolina, United States

Helped launch a company-wide strategic pivot to targeted LNP technology development as one of two initial scientific team members on the project, and assisted in training as the team grew to 6.Helped to lead the conception and technical development of a full-spectrum validation pipeline for targeted LNPs, including ligand activity, nanoparticle physical.

Lynch Lab, Department Of Biomedical Engineering, Duke University

Led development and tech transfer of a bioprocess for a clinical-stage antiviral protein supporting projected COGS savings of approximately 90% relative to the existing state-of-the-art process. Conducted process design, fermentation, development and optimization of novel purification operations, product characterization and assay development, process.

Led event planning and fundraising for a recently-founded student organization with approximately 100 members. Interfaced with intramural and external faculty to arrange scientific seminars and professional development talks. Developed scientific engagement activities.

Managed a team of 15+ writers and editors in production of an annual scientific journal. Wrote, edited and/or solicited items ranging from science news to artwork and original research. Interfaced with faculty to coordinate review process.

Gamlin Lab, Department Of Ophthalmology

Led an independent project investigating the control of eye movements in human subjects. Presented at national, regional and intramural conferences.

Traffic Injury Prevention Laboratory

Led research on distracted driving resulting in a first-authored publication and contributed to an additional co-authored publication.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.)

High School Diploma