Innovators-in-Residence (IIRs) work in multidisciplinary teams on Market Discovery Challenges, with input from The SearchLite team, inventors and industry experts. Typical projects include:• Identifying potential markets for an early-stage invention• Assessing product-market fit for startups• Discovering new markets for growth companies• Performing due diligence for angel investors and venture capitalists

• Independently designed and completed two new and successful projects investigating the molecular mechanisms of nanoliposomal sphingolipid-based therapeutics for B-cell malignancies• Authored two book chapters, one published manuscript, one submitted manuscript and one manuscript in preparation detailing the mechanisms of ceramide nanoliposomes in leukemia• Managed three rotating graduate assistants across three years• Recipient of the Outstanding Graduate Student Award at the 7th International Ceramide Conference

• Performed strategic market analyses and analyzed competitive landscape for therapeutics in preclinical development for cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis and asthma• Conducted secondary researches on published literature, clinical data, abstracts, press releases and compiled relevant findings into CI reports for product pipeline decisions • Evaluated company's pipeline through analysis of pre-clinical/ clinical data, basic IP and competitive benchmarking• Provided recommendations to the Technology Transfer Office for patenting and technology commercialization

• Researched life science and medical device companies, reviewed company reports, analyzed financial statements, performed financial modeling, revenue forecasting and valuation for investment opportunities• Analyzed quarterly earnings call reports for predicting drug development and technology development timelines• Analyzed trends in the healthcare market and extrapolated information into reports for senior management

TA and Laboratory Instructor in Clinical Biochemistry and Clinical MicrobiologyResponsibilities included conducting classes and evaluating exams.

Student fundraiser at UB Calling Center. Raised funds for the university for various causes by contacting alumni, parents and friends of the University.

Optimizied western blot protocols for patented antibodies

Worked in the Departments of Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Production Planning & Inventory Control, Packaging & Product Dispatch Unit of sterile pharmaceutical dosage forms.