Experience

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  Clemson university

  Aug 2014 - May 2017

  Graduate student researcher

  As a PhD student in the Nanomedicine Laboratory at Clemson University my activities included:- Researched natural and synthetic materials for environmental remediation of gaseous contaminants, including synthesis, and chemical and physical characterization of synthesized materials- Managed daily laboratory maintenance, chemical inventory, and operation of the laboratory equipment- Mentored undergraduate students during their research hours in the Nanomedicine Laboratory

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  Advanced materials research laboratory

  Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

  Intern

  - Learned theory of electron microscopy methods and various sample preparation techniques (e.g., microtomy, FIB, etc.).- Gained hands-on experience with SEM, TEM, EDS and porosimetry.

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  The university of memphis

  Jul 2017 - Jul 2019

  Postdoctoral researcher

  My responsibilities as a Postdoctoral Researcher included:- Fabricate and modify electrospun chitosan membranes for guided bone regeneration applications- Characterize fabricated materials using SEM, FTIR, GPC, and NMR- Conduct cell culture studies to evaluate the effects of raspberry ketone on macrophage polarization for incorporation intochitosan membranes- Evaluate bone formation and inflammation response of fabricated membranes in a rat calvarial critical-sized defect modelusing histology and micro-CT- Design and develop study protocols and conduct analytical techniques for physical and biological characterization of a newproduct for wound healing as the co-investigator in a proprietary research project- Manage labs- Document research in technical reports and presentations- Create protocols for instruments and laboratory procedures- Assist in the writing of grant proposals- Operate and maintain DSC and GPC as well as train new users- Oversee and mentor graduate and undergraduate students- Co-guest editor for a special issue on “Modifications and Applications of Chitin/Chitosan” in the journal Polymers Show less

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  Microport orthopedics

  Jul 2019 - Jul 2021

  Clinical research project manager

  • Lead the project activities of the Clinical Research department and ensure the meeting of critical deadlines/milestones • Lead the design, analysis, interpretation and dissemination of clinical study protocols • Manage the submission/approval process for the Investigator Initiated Study program • Provide clinical input for various groups including Regulatory (PMCF study plans, responding to questions), Product Development/R&D (IOVV, DFMEA), Marketing (information for NBCs, development of materials and sales tools) Show less

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  St. jude children's research hospital

  Aug 2021 - now

  Responsible for bringing a complex, high-priority multimillion dollar and interinstitutional scientific initiative to life and serving as a key liaison among investigators and between St. Jude and external partners. Act as a central member of a joint Administrative Core for the project and work close partnership with the administrative and operational leads from collaborating institutions• Serve as administrative leader for the project at St. Jude• Develop extensive scientific understanding of the project; serve as intellectual contributor• Provide recommendations to scientific and executive leadership on strategic planning and decision-making• Manage budget, monitor costs, and provide accurate reporting to guide decision ­making Show less Responsible for the management and oversight of projects, both strategic and operational. Responsible for significant, institution-wide projects that advance the scientific goals of the department. Works with leadership, faculty, and stakeholders to develop the strategy, project plans, and timelines. Leads and coordinates project implementation efforts to ensure successful delivery of outcomes. Responsible for researching, writing and communicating information to support the scientific and administrative needs of the department. Organizes events to support strategic or programmatic initiatives. Reports to department administrative leadership and provides support for executive leadership, administration team and research programs as needed. Serves as core member of the department administrative team. Show less

  • Cancer Center Project Director

    Aug 2022 - now

  • Cancer Center Program Manager

    Aug 2021 - Aug 2022