Curriculum Vitae

Skills

Scientific Expertise and Focuses

  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics
  • Microbiology
  • Genomics
  • Transcriptomics
  • Systems Biology

Computation and Analysis

  • Bioinformatics
  • Statistics
  • Machine Learning
  • Data Science
  • Data Cleaning
  • Data Visualization

Programming and Technical Tools

  • R
  • Python
  • SQL
  • Bash
  • Excel
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript

Research and Communication

  • Project Management
  • Grant Writing
  • Scientific Communication/Presentation

Work experience

Staff Research Associate II

to Present
University of California San Francisco Genomics CoLab
San Francisco, CA
  • Lead data analysis for molecular/single-cell projects using R and relay results to clients via data visualization
  • Present information from ongoing projects with stakeholders and colleagues to maintain up-to-date and collaborative analyses
  • Work with stakeholders and clients to set up assays within the context of their experimental design, continue communication throughout the process of sample handling and experimentation
  • Troubleshoot experiments with clients in the event of unexpected results during quality control or analysis
  • Perform various single-cell genomic and spatial transcriptomic assays to assist clinical research experiments
  • Give feedback to colleagues, PIs, and clients on experimental design and analysis

Associate Research Scientist

to
New York University Coruzzi Lab
New York, NY
  • Lead development of high throughput molecular biology assays in order to study protein/DNA interaction
  • Use Excel, Bash, Python, HPC, and R for results analyses with standard bioinformatics tools and methods to determine genomic locations of protein/DNA interaction
  • Visualize final DNA-seq and RNA-seq datasets in R and Python, interpret and visualize final results to clearly communicate findings to PI and lab members
  • Provide optimized gene fragment sequences for use in plasmid cloning
  • Design plasmids for high throughput assays and clone via Golden-Gate cloning and/or Gibson assembly cloning
  • Perform DNA/RNA extractions, PCR, cell culture preparation, and plasmid cloning
  • Prepare DNA/RNA libraries for Next Generation Sequencing
  • Maintain lab/experimental supplies by cataloging and ordering reagents, media, and gene fragments

Lab Analyst

to
Institute of Environmental Health
Seattle, WA
  • Analyze samples for presence of target species DNA and/or GMO DNA using PCR/qPCR
  • Compile and analyze data in Excel to assess species identification and/or GMO content
  • Support client experience by providing updates and information regarding the status of work orders in a timely manner
  • Prepare and count microbial content on microfilm, Petrifilm, and standard media growth plates
  • Train new lab analysts in all relevant techniques and procedures

Peer Tutor (Organic Chemistry)

to
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA
  • Support students working on Organic Chemistry coursework and test preparation
  • Walk students through strategies for more effective studying
  • Talk with students on solving challenging Organic Chemistry problems and provide guidance to solutions
  • Track student progress through classes and identify where improvements can be made, then help students reach goals

Student Researcher

to
Gonzaga University Chang Lab
Spokane, WA
  • Perform ecology experiments related to Wool Carder bees
  • Design experiments for tracking behavior of species
  • Collect data on behavior and activity of species

Education

Master of Science

New York University
Major: Biology

Bachelor of Science

Gonzaga University
Major: Biology

Grants, Awards and Certifications

Project Management Professional Certification

Coursera, Google
Certificate: Project Management

Computer Science Professional Certification

Codecademy
Certificate: Computer Science

Data Science Professional Certification

Codecademy
Certificate: Data Science

Master's Poster Award

New York University
Project: Validation of Highly Transient TF-Target Interactions in Arabidopsis Using DamIT

Master's Research Grant

New York University
Project: Identification of Transient Transcription Factor Interaction in Arabidopsis thaliana with DamID