• Created systems to integrate Caris's industry-leading clinico-genomic patient datasets with wet-lab based proteomics and cellular assays to create a modality-agnostic target identification pipeline.• Developed and optimized cell-based cytotoxicity assays aimed at identifying antibody-drug conjugate and bispecific T-cell engager therapeutic targets.

Doctoral Candidate in Dr. Steffan Nawrocki and Dr. Jennifer Carew's Laboratory.• Collected, analyzed, and published data pertaining to cancer drug development, leading to 6 peer-reviewed publications• Presented research findings and communicated key insights at 9 local, national, and international conferences• Integrated the knowledge and opinions of key collaborators into succinct and efficient research plans leading to two years of federal funding• Conceived, implemented, and troubleshot protocols for a variety of sophisticated molecular biology experiments and workflows• Learned and utilized the following biological techniques: qPCR, western blotting, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescent staining, flow cytometry, image analysis, shRNA gene knockdowns, drug-resistant cell line creation, and co-immunoprecipitation.

Research Assistant in Dr. Jack Kennell's Laboratory• Developed procedures to efficiently and safely extract RNA from a variety of fungal specimens• Implemented new protocols for the design and optimization of quantitative PCR experiments• Instructed undergraduate and high school students on how to perform new experimental measures• Communicated findings and new protocols to principal investigator, as well as collaborators • Supervised the rebuilding of the laboratory following a destructive fire

Teaching Assistant for Biology 3030: Principles of Genetics• Led instructive discussions about advanced concepts in biology and genetics with a group of 50 undergraduate students• Utilized oral and written communication skills to effectively answer questions and prepare students for exams