Supervise and conduct both Biosafety Level (BSL) 2 and 3 research, development, design, and validation of GLP protocols to determine detection levels of highly infectious microorganisms of potential use in bio-warfare.
ïManage staff on daily tasks in both BSL-2 and BSL- 3 laboratories as well as technical training of new employees. Research correspondence among scientific divisions.
ïDesigned, implemented and maintain a BSL-3 select biological agent tracking system.
ïSupervised and conducted experiments that evaluated the efficacy of decontamination methods of BSL-3 microorganisms under GLP regulations.
ïExtensive knowledge in the cultivation, identification and recovery of a wide variety of bacterial microorganisms.
ïCoordinated and managed calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment company-wide, laboratory scheduling, and served on Safety Committee.
ïOther technical skills include but are not limited to ELISAs, Real-Time PCR, FACS, API, fluorescent cell staining, cell proliferation assays. Proficient in both tumor tissue and cell culture.

Performed a wide variety of immunological assays designed to isolate and culture stem cells from both fresh umbilical cord blood and blood of Head and Neck Squamous Cell carcinoma patients.
ïPush differentiation of these progenitor cells to dendritic cells using cytokine cocktails to combat tumor-suppressed immune functions.
ïIdentification and analysis of cells utilizing a variety of staining techniques.
ïCollaborated with faculty and clinical staff to coordinate clinical studies and develop protocols.
ïAttended and presented data at regional and national scientific conferences.
ïWork led to three publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology