Hello, nice to meet you! I'm a
microbiologist with a diverse
professional background that spans
marine ecology and drug discovery,
preclinical research, and fermentation
biotechnology. With 12 years of
scientific research experience, I've
cultivated a versatile skill set that
includes medical writing, project
management, data analysis, competitive
landscape assessments, and
relationship building. <br>
**Career Highlights:** • **Ph.D. in
Medical Biology:** Specializing in
infectious diseases and the gut
microbiome, my academic efforts
yielded 3 peer-reviewed publications
and a national conference press
release. • **Scientific Leadership at
a Biotech Startup:** As hire #2 at
Hyfé, I worked with internal team
members, consultants, and external
organizations to advance fermentation
research and bioprocess development
aligned with the company business
strategy, contributing to securing a
$9M seed capital. • **International
Collaboration:** I led a
multidisciplinary collaboration,
working closely with preclinical
investigators, a clinician, a
bioinformatician, and an agricultural
microbiologist in the U.S. and E.U.
This collaboration was facilitated by
the regular presentation of scientific
findings. • **Cross-Cultural
Communication:** Raised as a Third
Culture Kid among 5 languages, I excel
in cross-cultural communication,
engaging effectively with
international teams. As I look for my
next opportunity, I've expanded my
professional network and gained
insights from 28 informational
conversations, including 17 roles
across pharma, biotech (from early
startup to companies with 10K+
employees), medical devices,
manufacturing, and medical
advertising. This experience has
equipped me with valuable strategic
insights that I share as an
international student mentor for the
University of Southern California.
Additionally, I've been self-teaching
and building a stronger foundation in
microbiome bioinformatics (R, Mothur,
QIIME, etc.).