- Coordinate the development of single cell and single nuclei RNA isolation methods for NGS sequencing from several sample tissues and species (plant, animal and human) - Project management, implement processes for client onboarding and project workflow

• Subject Matter Expert for ddPCR-based assays for strength and impurities; Purity by SDS-PAGE and Identity and Impurities by Western Blot (lead investigations, method development, customization, and implementation; analyze and summarize data); train junior analysts, write/review documentation.• Manage the pipeline of analytical methods for onboarding clients within VVS-ALA site and coordinate with the SMEs responsible for the implementation of these methods. • Attend client meetings to present method implementation timelines and discuss prioritizations, as well as method transfer from development to qualification. • Evaluate resources (people and materials) to schedule operations and ensure all work is performed within the expected timeline.• Evaluate Project scope for analytical methods development, testing and stability studies. • Method technology transfer assessment and execution

Research* Coordinated genome wide association project of PiZ patients, leading to the discovery of genetic variant associated with misfolded protein aggresome and fibrosis.* Developed and optimized allelic discrimination qPCR assay for genetic variant diagnostic.* Effectively managed and provided support in the setup, sequencing and bioinformatic analysis of whole exome, transcriptome (RNAseq), ATAC and microbiome next-generation sequencing libraries.* Designed and accomplished transfection, siRNA and rAAV infection experiments in cell culture and mouse models. * Successfully constructed and screened CRISPR sgRNA plasmids leading to the development of stable knockout serpina1 Huh 7.5 cell line.Teaching* Pulmonary Fellows Research Lecture: Genetic variation and microbiome studies in pulmonary diseases * Graduate level course lectures: Introduction to microbiome (theory and analysis)

Research* Developed and implemented new innovative approach for detection of HCV and HBV drug resistance based on targeted next-generation sequencing.* Designed and optimized sequencing strategy for microbiome studies in chronic periodontitis and cystic fibrosis.* Effectively managed laboratory daily activities by supervising technical staff, maintaining SOPs, EH&S compliance and interacting with sales personnel.