Sarah Baier, PhD

Experience

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  Dartmouth College

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  Research Assistant

  Performed molecular and cellular biology assays to endeavor to understand the control of fetal hemoglobin induction. The overall goal of the lab was to find a safer and more effective way to treat B-thalassemia in patients. Reactivating fetal hemoglobin could potentially compensate for deficiencies in active adult hemoglobin; however, control of fetal hemoglobin expression in mature organisms is not well understood. The compound 5-azacytadine was used to induce fetal hemoglobin expression in order to test hypotheses that evaluated potential control mechanisms.Department of Hematology and Oncology, Laboratory of Dr. Christopher Lowrey Show less

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  University of East Anglia

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  Worked with an international team of scientists to identify and validate potential microRNA target genes involved in the development of muscle in zebrafish. Performed molecular biology experiments required of the project while collaborating with developmental biologists and computational biologists to complete the study.Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Laboratory of Dr. Tamas Dalmay

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  Dickinson College

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  Global Education Assistant

  Updated study abroad program manuals to ensure accuracy. Assisted students and staff in submission of program applications. Spoke at college events on my experiences while abroad and fielded questions both at the podium and in the office.

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  University of Virginia

  Jan 2009 - Nov 2013

  Research Scientist

  Performed immunological studies evaluating the viability of therapeutic targets in models of obesity, cancer, and acute inflammation. Expertise in studying cellular trafficking and chemokine regulation via assays such as flow cytometry, ELISA, and qPCR. Hypotheses centered on the role of the protein Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor (MIF) as a regulator of the immune response to various disease states. Concurrently executed studies examining the effects of the natural chemopreventive agent Sulforaphane within these disease models. Wrote and edited manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, research proposals, and grant applications.Acquired clinical experience through several rotations in clinical departments such as Surgical Pathology, Gynecology Oncology, and Radiation Oncology. Observed clinical visits, OR procedures, clinical trial administration, and specimen sign outs. Department of Pathology, Laboratory of Dr. Janet CrossMasters in Biological SciencesPhD in Experimental Pathology, Biomedical Sciences Show less

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  Cactus Communications

  Dec 2012 - Oct 2013

  Biosciences Editor

  Edited of a variety of scientific documents, such as journal manuscripts, grants, and responses to reviewers. Ensured compliance with particular style guidelines for each assignment. Crafted communications to clients to provide positive feedback on their work. Specialized in the area of biomedical sciences. Performed services primarily for scientists for whom English is their second language.

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  Enago, Crimson Interactive

  Feb 2014 - Jun 2014

  Biosciences Editor

  Edited a variety of biomedical sciences documents according to client specifications and journal guidelines. Performed services primarily for scientists for whom English is their second language.

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  Virginia Commonwealth University

  Jul 2014 - Dec 2016

  Collaboratively wrote and edited regulatory documents (SOPs, WGs, IBs), manuscripts, grants, biosketches, clinical protocols, ICFs, templates, posters, abstracts, and slide decks. Drafted, reviewed, and edited manuscripts published in: Cancer Cell, Cancer Discovery, Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs, Leukemia and Lymphoma, Clinical Cancer Research, Medical Physics, Annals of Surgical Oncology, and Breast Diseases: A Year Book Quarterly.Managed manuscript (publication) submissions. Work has been presented at: ASH and ASCO. Show less

  • Science Writer I

    Nov 2016 - Dec 2016

  • Scientific Writing Coordinator

    Jul 2014 - Nov 2016
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  PPD

  Dec 2016 - now

  Leads a team of eight writers. Prioritizes team projects to ensure on-time delivery to internal and external clients. Develops and executes strategies that reduced backlog from nine months to two weeks. Establishes and implements team metrics for KPIs. Collaborates with other writing and lab managers to ensure consistency and quality. Focus on bioanalytical ligand binding assay method validation reports and methods.

  • Associate Manager Scientific Writing

    May 2022 - now

  • Lead Scientific Writer

    Mar 2020 - May 2022

  • Senior Scientific Writer

    Dec 2016 - Mar 2020