Work with thought leaders and academic experts in Stem Cells

Consultant / August, 2022 — Present

• Develop due-diligence reports on emerging company clients • Market and competitive analysis • Wrote brief regulatory summaries • Performed investor/strategic partner research • Wrote reports that focus on the end-users of the products to develop growth strategy insights

Senior Bioinformatician / 2017 — 2022

Assistant Professor of Bioinformatics / 2023 — Present

Postdoctoral Researcher / 2014 — 2017

Postdoctoral research fellow / May, 2019 — August, 2023

Autism, iPSC, cloning

Research assistant / October, 2012 — March, 2013

Small animal surgery, treatment, biochemical analysis, histology

Post-Doctoral Researcher / April, 2016 — October, 2021

Research Scientist / May, 2022 — Present

Scientist / November, 2021 — May, 2022

Research Scientist / September, 2023 — Present

Postdoctoral Research Associate / October, 2017 — August, 2023

Women Scientist A / February, 2016 — September, 2017

Co-Founder & Chief Science Offier / 2022 — Present

NOON Nootropics. Now launched in the USA and select EU markets. Inspired by Eastern plant wisdom and backed by science; We are focused on harnessing the nootropic power of neuroactive botanicals to deliver innovative products that can elevate your every day. www.noonlife.co. • Leading the science and innovation at NOON through the direction and management of research operations and product development. • Forging collaborations with research teams at the forefront of nootropic sciences to deliver novel and effective products to market. • Driving manufacturing partnerships and international logistics via coordination and communication with key stakeholders. • Everything in-between, above and beyond as a passionate founder with a focused and resilient drive to deliver innovative tools and solutions for healthy living.

Senior Operations Manager / 2022 — 2022

BenchSci exponentially increases the speed and quality of life-saving research by empowering scientists with the world’s most advanced biomedical artificial intelligence to run more successful experiments. Backed by F-Prime and Google’s AI fund, Gradient Ventures, BenchSci uses machine learning to diagnose and improve pharmaceutical R&D health. A turnkey application of AI, BenchSci now optimizes reagent procurement and experimental success in 15 of the top 20 pharmaceutical companies and over 3,600 leading academic centers globally.

R&D Operations Manager / 2021 — 2021

R&D Scientist / 2020 — 2021

Biomedical Data Analyst / 2019 — 2020

• Analyzed, cleaned, and curated data for the generation and expansion of Bioinformatic Databases • Refined biomedical research data used for training and validation data, which fuelled the development of machine learning models • Shared scientific input with the UX Research team to influence product development • Worked across the R&D and Science Teams to improve the quality of machine learning outputs and product mapping.

PhD Researcher | Developmental Neuroscience Laboratory / 2012 — 2019

"Neurobiology of Lipid Signalling in the Developing Brain : Link to Autism Spectrum Disorders" • Collaborated with cross-departmental colleagues and executed multi-disciplinary molecular, cellular and animal laboratory techniques to produce 8 peer-reviewed scientific publications and 13 conference presentations. • Pioneered new behavioural testing unit in Dr. Crawford's Developmental Laboratory yielding 3 new studies. • Optimized and authored laboratory protocols (SOPs) that continue to be used today. • Managed laboratory procedures, practices, and personnel following principles of Good Laboratory and Documentation Practices (GLP/GDP). • Provided technical training and personalized mentorship to over 30 research staff.

Teaching Assistant & Lab Demonstrator / 2010 — 2018

Courses: Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience, Neuronal Development for Activity and Health, Human Anatomy, Human Anatomy for Fine Arts, Human Development, Forensic Sciences . • Impacted 1,000+ students by providing individually tailored assistance on learning material. • Encouraged and facilitated active participation, discussion, and team building. • Created and developed testing material for undergraduate neuroscience courses. • Conducted and demonstrated lab dissections for human anatomy courses. • Successfully engaged over 100 non-science majors in STEM topics.

Research Assistant | Centre for Aging Research – Cardiovascular Health Awareness Program / 2014 — 2016

• Recruited clinical participants, collected patient physiological information, and administered interviews on their health and sensitive topics including discrimination and mental health. • Liaised with site personnel and volunteers to provide a smooth and welcoming experience for participants and promoted a supportive environment through active listening and clear communication.

Research Assistant | Developmental Neuroscience Laboratory / 2010 — 2012

"Effects of Prostaglandin E2 on Neural Stem Cells: Interaction with Wnt and Implications in Autism" • Investigated the transcriptional regulation and functions of neural stem cells (proliferation, migration, differentiation) and the impact of environmental stressors on bioactive lipid molecules that regulate development and inflammation.

Research Assistant | Sensorimotor Control Laboratory / 2008 — 2010

• Organized and analyzed data from computer-interface visuomotor experiments. • Coordinated and delivered technical training for undergraduate volunteers. • Edited research manuscripts and grants as well as summarized literature research.