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Training program to develop skills in the fields of intellectual property, marketing, and contract negotiation.

• Predictive models for skin sensitization using in vitro alternatives to animal testing.
• Developed in vitro models of skin sensitization using co-culture approaches to enhance detection of contact allergens.
• Utilized machine learning approaches to identify predictive biomarkers and perform high throughput assessment of skin sensitization.
• Collaborated with a team of Post-Doctoral Fellows and Research Associates on an industry project to develop microfluidic approaches to screen allergens.
• Authored and co-authored US patent, original manuscripts, review articles, grants, and conference presentations.
• Developed, managed, and mentored several undergraduate student research projects that included an Honor's thesis for the Life Sciences department and an Honor's Academy project for the Biomedical Engineering department.

• Taught General Biology Laboratory I and II by providing a short lecture followed by hands-on instruction and class discussions to promote active learning.
• Graded all course related assignments including laboratory reports, quizzes and final exam.
• Organized and maintained grade spreadsheets and online gradebook.
• Held weekly office hours and communicated with students to address any concerns.

Rahway, NJ

• Evaluated pharmacokinetics of MK-0524 metabolism using human liver microsomes, primary hepatocytes, and LC-MS/MS techniques.
• Performed in vitro - in vivo correlation (IVIVC) study of MK-0524 glucuronidation clearance.
• Presented results in department meeting and Future Talent Program Poster Symposium.

Dr. Bozena Michniak's Laboratory For Drug Delivery

• Enhanced transdermal drug delivery using iontophoresis technology in combination with formulation strategies to topically deliver Lidocaine HCl in an ex vivo porcine skin model.
• Utilized HPLC to determine penetration of active molecule through skin.
• Presented results at the Biomedical Engineering Senior Design Conference.

Piscataway, NJ

• Screened potential cosmetic actives on keratinocytes and fibroblast cultures and assessed protein content and inflammation.
• Optimized and validated liquid handling protocols on automated cell culture robot.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering

Bs, Biomedical Engineering