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United States

U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense (USAMRICD)Oak Ridge Institute of Science and Education (ORISE)

Tallahassee, Florida Area

• Co-invented and received a patent for novel 3D printing device to optimize usage of resin biomaterial formulations (U.S. Patent No. 11,806,930)
• Developed and characterized novel 3D printed drug-eluting contact lens as a potential ocular hydrogel drug delivery system
• Submitted technical literature review to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for virtual meetings and presentations
• Published pre-clinical research of in vitro 3D bioprinted human corneal stromal equivalents with novel biomaterial formulations as a potential cell therapy for eye traumatic injuries
• Published pre-clinical animal behavioral model research and conducted in vivo animal studies to study the effect of novel mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicle drug delivery system on a mouse neuropathic.

Greater Gothenburg Metropolitan Area

• Synthesized complex scientific data into compelling, educational, and entertaining content in the fields of automation, bioprinting, drug development, and medical devices
• Conducted rigorous literature reviews to substantiate key medical claims, ensuring alignment with strategic goals
• Acted as a liaison between R&D and marketing departments in a fast-paced biotech startup, ensuring scientific accuracy and brand consistency

Tallahassee Metropolitan Area

B.S. Biological Sciences, Minor: Chemistry

Greater Boston Area

• Developed and standardized protocols for 3D bioprinting and cell culture hydrogel and polymer biomaterials, ensuring end-user product quality and application in the biomedical field
• Characterized and evaluated natural and synthetic hydrogel biomaterial fabrication methods to improve efficiency by reducing waste
• Authored SOPs and validation reports, contributing to the meticulous record-keeping and technical documentation necessary for biomaterial quality control and certification in a fast-paced biotech startup

Tallahassee Metropolitan Area

• FAMU-FSU College of EngineeringLead Investigators: Dr. Mandip Sachdeva, Dr. Subramanian Ramakrishnan, Dr. Tarik Dickens
• Pioneered research on 3D bioprinted corneal stromal tissues, integrating advanced cell culture techniques with novel biomaterials for improved in vitro models in ophthalmic drug development
• Performed eye cell plate-based assays, migration assays, immunostaining, and microscopy techniques to characterize 2D and 3D mammalian cell cultures
• Characterized biomaterials using thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy.

Tallahassee, Florida, United States

• FAMU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical SciencesPrincipal Investigator: Dr. Mandip Sachdeva
• Implemented design of experiments (DOE) for the formulation of 3D printable cell culture and hydrogel drug delivery systems, utilizing rheology to ensure material quality and consistency
• Maintained and expanded human mammalian cell cultures, including mesenchymal stem cells, retinal organoids, corneal keratocytes, and corneal epithelial cells
• Conducted drug dissolution and release studies using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and USP dissolution apparatus

• Florida A&M University Department of Biological SciencesLead Investigators: Dr. Ramesh Katam and Dr. Virginia Gottschalk
• Investigated plant responses to abiotic stress through multi-omics research, contributing to the understanding of proteomics, transcriptomics, and metabolomics
• Utilized techniques such as SDS-PAGE for protein separation and Blast2GO for genomic data analysis, enhancing biomarker mechanism understanding and genomic data interpretation
• Applied LC/MS to study post translational modification of transcripts and used NMR spectroscopy to identify metabolite changes in response to stress

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Pharmaceutical Sciences

Activities and Societies: American Association of Pharmaceutical Sciences(AAPS) Club Historian

Master Of Science - Ms, Pharmaceutical Sciences

Bachelor'S Degree, Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Activities and Societies: Pre-Pharmacy Informational Leadership and Learning Society