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Self-motivated research scientist with 10+ years of extensive experience in immunology, regenerative medicine, stem cell biology, T-cell bioengineering, mechanism of action study, in vitro/ in vivo assays, knowledge of sample collection, in-vivo model development for cancer, acute organ injury, bone fracture, sepsis, multiple sclerosis, IBD. ➢ Ability to work independently and within a team, leveraging experience in innovative lab technologies, resulting in a federal grant of $430,000 from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases of the National Institutes of Health. ➢ Team leader, able to manage project priorities, mentored students, technicians, and post-docs. Responsible for writing and timely submissions for IACUC, IRB protocols, NIH/DOD/CIRM and institutional grant proposals. ➢ Completed projects on developing novel immune or cell therapies, resulting in +10 high-impact publications and one international patent.

Dr Sasha Davies is a **cognitive and developmental psychologist** with extensive experience in **psychological research**, **higher education**, and **curriculum design**. Her research explores cognitive change in the perinatal period, early parenthood, empathy, and developmental well-being across the lifespan. She has **published peer-reviewed articles**, presented at national and international conferences, and **supervised research** at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Dr Davies has a strong background in **applied statistical analysis** and **research design**, with a focus on rigorous, ethically grounded methods in psychology. She has **subject matter expertise** in psychology units across all year levels in **tertiary education** and is known for fostering critical thinking, reflective practice, and **scientific literacy** in students. In addition to her academic work, Dr Davies is an **experienced science communicator**. She has written articles and blogs for a general audience, contributed to media interviews including BBC World (London), and appeared on psychology-focused podcasts. Through this work, she brings a unique ability to **translate complex psychological research** into accessible, real-world insights for both **professional and public audiences.**