Collaborate with clinicians and external investigators to develop team-based research projects. Act as a transformative thought leader who researches and develops bold scientific concepts.

Led multiple groups of post-doctoral scientists, students, and technicians. Generated research data for publications in top-tier scientific journals. Attended and presented research findings in grand rounds and national and international biology conferences. Reviewed more than 50 scientific manuscripts and research grant proposals.Key Accomplishments:  Championed novel signal transduction studies to interpret growth, differentiation and metabolic rates in retinal neurodegenerative disorders such as age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.  Conceptualized, developed and executed 3 major research projects independently and in collaboration with internal and external scientists within tight budget and time constraints.  Published 25+ peer-reviewed scientific publications used for research and development studies.

Performed cutting-edge research in gastrointestinal (GI) epithelial cell biology with focus on apoptosis. Championed the development of cell-based and ELISA-based assays for cell death. Key Accomplishments: Interpreted data, performed statistical analyses, and published 5+ high impact research articles.

Facilitated lectures, coached and mentored students with varying levels of proficiency and from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles. Taught biology courses and corresponding hands-on laboratories in a classroom environment. Prepared instructional materials including course outlines, syllabus, exams, and lab materials. Evaluated learning outcomes. Supervised students and resolved classroom problems in accordance with college policies.Key Accomplishments: Taught 4 classes per semester complaint with university and accrediting standards. Monitored the progress of 25-30 students per semester to ensure proper techniques and equipment usage. Increased student success rates enrolled in a general biology course with laboratory for majors in a community college.