• Developed a scalable GMP-compliant self-amplifying RNA manufacturing and purification process for cleanroom (>1g of COVID-19 saRNA)• Developed processes to improve the yield of RNA from in vitro transcription reactions• Optimized protocols to improve mRNA capping efficiencies and decrease residual DNA and dsRNA impurities.

• Led multiple projects in the field of cancer, genomics, developmental biology that included collaboration with groups from Canada, the USA, the UK, and Israel.• Developed and implemented a combination of molecular biology, genetic, and proteomic techniques to identify and characterize proteins in the RNA decay pathway.• Provided new insight into the biological purposes of microRNAs in developmental and physiological contexts.• Trained several graduate and undergraduate researchers in molecular biology and CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing techniques.• Developed and optimized protocols for recombinant protein expression.• Effective communicator, as demonstrated by receiving excellent evaluation scores in weekly led laboratory and discussion sessions for undergraduates and delivering 13 presentations for national and international audiences.• Wrote and received graduate research grants totaling $89k in funding.• Served as a reviewer in the peer-reviewer process for over ten research articles.

Examined the role of an RNA-binding protein in mRNA decay through immunoprecipitations and reporter assays.