Ambitious Postdoctoral Research Fellow dedicated to Molecular Imaging research. Offering hands-on experience in supporting research efforts and completing independent projects. Eager to advance collective discipline knowledge and author high-quality scientific papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Skills
Background in Organic Chemistry
Aseptic techniques
Proficient in Microsoft Office, GraphPad Prism, ChemDraw, SciFinder, Endnote, ImageJ
Team collaborations
Equipment maintenance
Recordkeeping Requirements
Bioassays
Lab Equipment Calibration
Proficient in biochemical assays (ELISAs, cell binding, flow cytometry)
Chemical, radioactive material and animal handling
Planning experiments
Report writing and publication
Research And Development
Chromatography
Equipment Management
Experience
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, 10/2018 - Current The University Of Oklahoma – Norman, OK,
Proposed and implemented research focused on the development of peptide-based Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging agents
Conduct research on developing peptide-based Positron Emission Tomography PET imaging agents that target the Plectin-1 biomarker for Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma PDAC
Develop screening protocols based on magnetic microbead technology to identify novel plectin-1 binding peptides from an OBOC library
Evaluate SARS CoV2 spike protein-derived peptides for binding to integrins using ELISAs for the development of novel imaging/therapeutic agents for COVID-19
Lead the development and optimization of a novel integrin αvβ6 binding peptide from discovery OBOC library) to preclinical in vivo PET/CT imaging and biodistribution) studies
Adhered to all regulatory standards and university regulations for reporting
Presented findings at world-class research conferences
Produced well-written and thoroughly vetted research papers for industry journals
Craft protocols and reports pertaining to assay development and method validation
Graduate Research Assistant, 07/2013 - 09/2018 University Of Minnesota – Minneapolis, MN,
Provided research support and assisted in in vivo imaging and biodistribution studies
Executed radiochemical purity and specific activity determinations using radio-HPLC
Conducted in vitro assays ELISAs, flow cytometry, cell binding) to evaluate the binding profiles of peptide candidates to integrin αvβ6
Developed methods for purifying and characterizing samples for in vitro and preclinical studies using HPLC and MALDI TOF/MS
Performed peptide syntheses and modifications on solid-phase Implemented the on-bead two-color cell screening assay to expedite the manual screening process using fluorescent cell lines
Designed a highly focused one-bead one-compound OBOC 4 fluorobenzoyl peptide library targeting the integrin αvβ6.
Prepared tables, graphs, fact sheets and written reports summarizing research results.
Applied good documentation practices when recording data and managing source documentation.
Gave public presentations of findings at conferences.
Optimized equipment with calibration and maintenance to obtain accurate and precise results.
Instructed undergraduate students (upper division level) and assisted them with laboratory experiments, problem-solving, and instrumentation in organic chemistry courses
Educated undergraduate students on laboratory protocols and demonstrated laboratory experiments (distillation, flash chromatography, reflux) and instrumentation (HPLC, NMR, CD spectroscopy, IR, etc)
Performed instrument maintenance and troubleshooting, enforce safety policy and good laboratory practices
Proctored midterm and final exams, held office hours and attended lectures Evaluated and graded exams, lab reports, and papers.
Kept classroom focused on academic and intellectual discussions to further students' critical thinking skills as well as understanding of materials presented.
Adhered to university requirements for student assignments, testing and grading of work.
Followed established course outline to prepare lessons and convey information and enhance understanding of materials.
Tracked class and student metrics including attendance, projects, labs and reports.
Utilized email, phone and in-person meetings to answer questions and mentor struggling students.
Undergraduate/Graduate Research Assistant, 07/2011 - 07/2013 Franz Laboratory Department Of Chemistry – City, STATE,
Designed and developed novel derivative of the integrin αvβ6 binding A20FMDV2 peptide to improve pharmacokinetics via incorporation of a silicon-containing amino acid
Synthesized, purified, and characterized enantioenriched 3 hydroxy- 2 allyl-oxindoles for publication Designed a library of isatin-containing small molecules and performed virtual screening using computational methods
Assisted with research for academic publications.
Education and Training
Graduate Program Certificate: Regulatory Affairs Essentials, Expected in 09/2020 - University Of California, San Diego - San Diego, CA, GPA:
Completed coursework in Regulatory Requirements for Drugs and Biologics.
Ph.D.: Organic Chemistry, Expected in 09/2018 - University Of California, Davis - Davis, CA, GPA:
Dissertation: Identification, Characterization and Development of novel Integrin αvβ6- targeting Peptide-based Imaging Agents for Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
Bachelor of
Science: Pharmaceutical
Chemistry, Expected in 06/2012 - University Of California, Davis - Davis, CA, GPA:
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