Experienced Senior Scientist with a demonstrated history working in the areas of cancer genomics and autoimmunity. Skilled in the entire workflow of next generation sequencing from sample selection, library preparation, sequencing, quality control, variant annotation, and project management. Over 5 years direct experience with the Ion Torrent S5 sequencer and Bio-Rad QX200 droplet digital PCR instrument. Inventor of the ddPERT method (patent pending) to detect retroviral activity equivalent to less than one retroviral particle. Knowledge of many oncogenic pathways in cancer, making direct contributions to our knowledge of the role of STAT3 mutations in JAK/STAT signaling. Experience collecting and analyzing laboratory correlates and indicators of minimal residual disease in clinical trials and other patient cohorts.
Listed skills include Molecular Biology, Cell Culture, Genetics, Genomics, and 10 others.