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Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States

- Development and evaluation of lipid and biopolymer nanoparticle drug delivery systems for gene therapy. - Biophysical characterization of nanoparticle systems utilizing DLS, zeta potential, and fluorescence. - Established in house microfluidic technology for nanoparticle synthesis. - Hands-on synthesis of various nanoparticles including solid lipid.

Philadelphia

Provided engineering services in the fields of bioengineering, biomechanics and accident reconstruction.

Philadelphia, PA

- Researching nanoparticle labeling of human primary t-cells for immuno-therapy for solid tumor treatment- Researching chemiluminescence generating nanoparticles for tumor imaging

• Examined rubber formulation and designs through mechanical testing
• Optimized rubber design factors through statistical analysis with Minitab
• Performed various quality tests to ensure cGMP

• Worked on improving catheters to reduce bacterial infection occurrences
• Assisted in developing new technologies for applying anti-microbial surfaces
• Prepared sample catheters used for in vivo animal testing
• Evaluated drug content and durability of polymer surfaces
• Exposed to polymer extrusion techniques

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Bioengineering

- Researched use of nanoparticles for biomedical applications including cardiovascular disease and cancer - Published 3 first author.

Ms, Bioengineering

Research in Injury Biomechanics Lab Research Advisor: Dr. Susan Margulies

Bs, Bioengineering

Activities and Societies: Catalog Officer of Tau Beta Pi (National Engineering Honor Society) Member of National Society of Collegiate.