• (2011-present) Currently directing research group consisting of postdoctoral fellows, research technicians and students working on epigenetic regulation of cell homeostasis: implications in organismal aging and tumorigenesiso Research interests include the role of the Sirtuin family of mammalian proteins in determining the maintenance of genome integrity (including DNA damage repair), cell type-specific transcriptional competence, cell cycle progression and cell fateo Extensive experience in research using animal models and primary mammalian cells, including embryonic and inducible pluripotent stem cellso Working with a broad range of technical approaches, including genetic manipulation, genome-wide analyses, transcriptional profiling, assessment of mutagenesis rates, high-resolution imaging, flow cytometry, and functional molecular and biochemistry assays• (2004-present) Faculty Director of the Imaging Core Facility of the Human Genetics Institute of New Jersey, which includes confocal microscopes, laser dissecting microscope, live cell imaging, histology, high-throughput automation and advanced image analysis• (2011) Award for best research faculty, Human Genetics Institute of New Jersey, HGINJ• (2004-2011) Directed basic research laboratory for Dr. Jay Tischfield, Chief Executive Officer and Scientific Director of Rutgers University Cell and DNA Repository - RUCDR Infinite Biologics

• Member of the Center for Research in Fibrodysplasya Ossificans Progresiva (FOP) & related disorders, directed by Dr. Frederick S. Kaplan focused in the identification of the genetic basis of heterotopic bone formation• (2002) Roemex Fellowship award for best junior researcher, Fibrodysplasya Ossificans Progresiva Association (IFOPA)• Focused on the identification of the pathway and the molecular players involved in the development of FOP, which established the basis for identification of the mutated gene and for the development of strategies for preventive intervention

• Focused on the study of congenital rheumatologic-associated diseases: identification of candidate genes by classic positional cloning and genetic linkage mapping studies

• (1995-1996) Competitive Research Fellowship awarded by the Program for the Advancement of Biomedical Research, Ministry of Health, Spain• Focused on the study of congenital rheumatologic-associated diseases: identification of molecular and phenotypic disease-associated markers to improve diagnosis and prognosis