• Innovative cell and molecular research scientist and team player with a strong background in stem cell biology and genetic screening leading to the discovery of a novel functionality of G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs). • Creative and self-motivated individual with detail-oriented mindset, analytical skills and proven ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment resulting in successful completion of a multi-step screening assay of 80 signaling molecules to reveal 10 potential targets. • Excellent science communication skills resulting in 8 posters and 3 oral presentations in international conferences. • Lab instructor and science educator with over 5 years of experience teaching 300+ freshmen and sophomores.• Head Teaching assistant (TA) for a group of 15 TAs for 2.5 years with expertise in educational software training, and generating and managing content for online student assessment. Teaching in a small class setting, I have conducted multiple interactive-learning activities, mentored high school students in a laboratory setting and participated in science outreach at K-12 level.
Listed skills include Research, Team Management, Training, Polymerase Chain Reaction, and 6 others.