• Serve as Regional Ambassador-Americas for the International Society for Biological & Environmental Repositories (ISBER), fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing across the Americas.• Actively contribute to the Biospecimen Science Working Group at ISBER, driving advancements in best practices for biospecimen management and research.

Research Lead | Cancer Survivorship & Molecular EpidemiologyI lead pioneering research focused on identifying genetic and epigenetic biomarkers linked to treatment-related toxicity in childhood cancer survivors, contributing to advancements in survivorship care. By collaborating with oncologists, epidemiologists, and geneticists, I design and execute large-scale studies focused on cancer survivorship, driving interdisciplinary innovation.• I have authored and co-authored multiple high-impact publications in molecular epidemiology, cancer genetics, and survivorship research, establishing a strong academic footprint.• I manage lab operations for eight independent investigators and a team of 15 research coordinators, ensuring seamless support for scientific and clinical research endeavors.• I oversee biorepository operations, including biospecimen handling, DNA/RNA extraction, and data management for Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) applications.• I mentor clinical research assistants, lab technicians, and coordinators, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes academic growth and scientific excellence.

Laboratory & Research Operations Lead | Genotyping & Biorepository ManagementI led the setup of a new laboratory and the creation of a biorepository, implementing a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to enhance research capabilities. I generated preliminary data that played a key role in securing successful grant submissions. I collaborate on grant proposals, enhancing research design, and improving funding outcomes.• I developed a cost-effective, innovative genotyping method using Fluidigm's Biomark system, designing SNP assays for over 3,000 DNA samples, and contributing to multiple high-impact publications.

Bio-specimen Management & Genomic Research OperationsOversaw the acquisition, inventory, and distribution of bio-specimens, ensuring precise tracking to support ongoing cancer research initiatives. I successfully coordinated an interstate lab relocation, minimizing downtime and maintaining research continuity through strong leadership and effective team collaboration.• Designed and validated Sequenom/Agena MassArray genotyping assays, improving efficiency and precision in genetic analysis for cancer survivorship research projects.• Streamlined DNA/RNA protocols, significantly reducing costs while enhancing overall productivity in genomic studies.

Epigenetics & Genomic Research Specialist • Developed multiplex assays using Sequenom/Agena MassArray technology to measure allele-specific chromatin modifications and methylation marks, advancing the understanding of epigenetic mechanisms involved in gene regulation.• Led groundbreaking research on mapping the mouse germ cell transcriptome, methylome, and histone modifications at critical developmental time points, providing new insights into the origin of genomic imprinting marks in Dr. Piroska Szabo’s lab.

Epigenetics Researcher• Investigated mouse developmental epigenetics and genomic imprinting in Dr. Piroska Szabo’s lab, contributing to key insights in the field of epigenetic regulation and inheritance.

Cancer Genetics Researcher• Conducted research on DNA replication and repair under the mentorship of Dr. Binghui Shen, focusing on Flap Endonuclease-1 (FEN1) and its role in genomic instability and cancer progression, utilizing yeast and mouse models.

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