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New Jersey, United States

Dedicated to managing the biospecimen lifecycle (PK, biomarker, select safety assessments) and sample operations for clinical trials in Immunology, Cardiovascular, and Neuroscience therapeutic areas.

New Jersey, United States

Drives sample operations logistics to support PK/Biomarker strategy for early development Phase I, Phase II BMS-sponsored clinical trials in Cell Therapy, Immunology, and Neuroscience therapeutic areas. Provides end-to-end support of the sample lifecycle for Biomarkers, PK, and select safety samples (as applicable). Collaborates with internal scientific stakeholders, Central Laboratories, bioanalytical vendors, and long-term storage facilities to ensure optimized execution of… Show more Drives sample operations logistics to support PK/Biomarker strategy for early development Phase I, Phase II BMS-sponsored clinical trials in Cell Therapy, Immunology, and Neuroscience therapeutic areas. Provides end-to-end support of the sample lifecycle for Biomarkers, PK, and select safety samples (as applicable). Collaborates with internal scientific stakeholders, Central Laboratories, bioanalytical vendors, and long-term storage facilities to ensure optimized execution of biospecimen strategy from study startup through CSR. Show less

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

Coordinated and recruited for oncology research studies in the department of Cancer Health Equity examining racial disparities in cancer care and improvements in quality of life outcomes for cancer survivors.Managed and supervised the collection of biospecimens for biomarker study analysis for NIH-funded clinical trial. Researched and developed lab protocols relating to biospecimen collection.Coordinated directly with vendors, laboratories, and collaborating community-based… Show more Coordinated and recruited for oncology research studies in the department of Cancer Health Equity examining racial disparities in cancer care and improvements in quality of life outcomes for cancer survivors.Managed and supervised the collection of biospecimens for biomarker study analysis for NIH-funded clinical trial. Researched and developed lab protocols relating to biospecimen collection.Coordinated directly with vendors, laboratories, and collaborating community-based organizations. Ensured precision with financial reporting, lab inventory, and supply ordering.Collaborated closely with oncologists, medical professionals, and Community Advisory Boards to improve recruitment outcomes of diverse patient populations. Show less

Supported multiple research studies in the department of Psychiatry, including an NIH-funded clinical trial investigating the effects of a dietary intervention on cognitive aging in healthy adults. Recruited and screened high volumes of participants in accordance with Institutional Review Board policies. Developed and adapted lab protocols for remote administration in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.Led research appointments consisting of MRI brain scanning, whole blood… Show more Supported multiple research studies in the department of Psychiatry, including an NIH-funded clinical trial investigating the effects of a dietary intervention on cognitive aging in healthy adults. Recruited and screened high volumes of participants in accordance with Institutional Review Board policies. Developed and adapted lab protocols for remote administration in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.Led research appointments consisting of MRI brain scanning, whole blood collection, and clinical measures. Served as a study liaison to collaborating clinical departments (Radiology, Neurology). Show less

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

The MIT Brain and Cognitive Sciences (BCS) Research Scholar’s program is a competitive two-year, fully funded non-degree post-baccalaureate program providing underrepresented minorities the opportunity to receive academic preparation for a career in science. One of two fellowship recipients for the 2018 academic year. Trained under the direction of Dr. Lou Beaulieu-Laroche and Dr. Mark Harnett to apply advanced electrophysiological techniques in brain slices to understand what makes… Show more The MIT Brain and Cognitive Sciences (BCS) Research Scholar’s program is a competitive two-year, fully funded non-degree post-baccalaureate program providing underrepresented minorities the opportunity to receive academic preparation for a career in science. One of two fellowship recipients for the 2018 academic year. Trained under the direction of Dr. Lou Beaulieu-Laroche and Dr. Mark Harnett to apply advanced electrophysiological techniques in brain slices to understand what makes human brain cells unique.Delivered a poster presentation on this research at the Gordon Research Conference Seminar: Dendrites: Molecules, Structure and Function (2019). This project was published in Nature (2021). Show less

BP-ENDURE is a NIH-sponsored undergraduate research program intended to build a pipeline for underrepresented students to succeed in PhD programs in the neural sciences. Completed a summer internship in the lab of Dr. Michael Bruchas, Department of Anesthesiology at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Conducted an independent research project dissecting the molecular underpinnings of substance abuse, specifically the regulation of Nociceptin/Orphanin FQ Opioid… Show more BP-ENDURE is a NIH-sponsored undergraduate research program intended to build a pipeline for underrepresented students to succeed in PhD programs in the neural sciences. Completed a summer internship in the lab of Dr. Michael Bruchas, Department of Anesthesiology at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Conducted an independent research project dissecting the molecular underpinnings of substance abuse, specifically the regulation of Nociceptin/Orphanin FQ Opioid Peptide Receptor (NOPR) pathways.Delivered poster presentations on this work at the Society for Neuroscience Diversity Fellows Session (2017) and the ASPET Annual Experimental Biology Meeting (2018). Show less

University Of Texas At Austin

Under the direction of Dr. Guadalupe "Lupita" Gonzalez and Dr. David Schnyer, I assisted with a research project examining the role of racial bias in attention and working memory. As a lead RA, my responsibilities included coordination and administration of behavioral sessions of human subjects using 64-electrode EEG, qualitative data management in REDCap, and training undergraduate research assistants on lab protocols to ensure study success. Gained MRI Level 1 Safety Training… Show more Under the direction of Dr. Guadalupe "Lupita" Gonzalez and Dr. David Schnyer, I assisted with a research project examining the role of racial bias in attention and working memory. As a lead RA, my responsibilities included coordination and administration of behavioral sessions of human subjects using 64-electrode EEG, qualitative data management in REDCap, and training undergraduate research assistants on lab protocols to ensure study success. Gained MRI Level 1 Safety Training certification and assisted in brain scans for Transforming Research and Clinical Knowledge in Traumatic Brain Injury (TRACK-TBI) study. Show less

The University Of Texas At Austin

B.S.A Neuroscience, Minors In Spanish And Psychology, Pre-Health Professions Certificate

Activities and Societies: Women in Neuroscience Mentorship program, American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Alpha Lambda.

Post-Baccalaureate Research Program

4.00

Activities and Societies: University of Texas at San Antonio President’s List, Alpha Epsilon Delta