Member Scientific Advisory Board / January, 2026 — January

Collaborated with the Scientific Advisory Board to design innovative research strategies focused on Archaea products. Provided expert guidance on SBIR grant submissions to secure funding for research initiatives. Oversaw CRO work to ensure effective execution of research projects aimed at immune modulation and inflammation control.

Distinguished International Researcher, Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Immunotherapy / January, 2023 — October, 2023

Performed ex vivo experiments using T cells from heterologous human blood samples to study novel drug target for reducing GVHD and Inflammation. Identification of CD83 (Inflammation marker) antagonist.

Consultant and SME / January, 2020 — January

Provided expertise in Immune-monitoring, Clinical Immunology, Transplantation Immunology, GVHD, Inflammation, Hemoglobinopathies and Vaccinology.

Senior Vice President (SVP) / January, 2021 — June, 2026

Submitted multiple federal grants (NIH DARPA BARDA) to develop Malaria Flu RSV vaccines using Epitogenesis adjuvant NIDS platform. Initial IND preparation and managing research program. Managing CROs and CDMOs.

Assistant Professor / Cellular Immunotherapy Lab Director / March, 2018 — May, 2020

Served as Lab Director of Cellular Immunotherapy for Allogeneic bone marrow transplantation to prevent GVHD in hematologic malignancies and genetic disorders such as Sickle cell anemia and Thalassemia using humanized mice. Independently managed the Laboratory of Cellular Immunotherapy. Conceived and designed research projects with stakeholders and committees. Analyzed, interpreted and communicated research data. Established priorities, acquired resources, monitored budgets, measured progress and prepared records. Co-directed and organized the FOCIS-Advanced Course in Basic and Clinical Immunology.

Assistant Professor (tenure-track) / March, 2013 — June, 2017

Established independent Lab developing and designing Dendritic Cells-based cancer vaccine in mouse model. Developed novel methods for Immune-modulation, activating Innate immunity by applying principals of Quantum Mechanics, specifically inducting Cold Atmospheric Plasma (CAP) and Exponential Pulsed Electrical Field (EPEF). Studied immune-dysregulation in Hemoglobinopathies and tested therapeutic solutions to treat Sickle Cell Disease by upregulating fetal hemoglobin in Berk-SCD mouse model. Taught Clinical Immunology, Histology, Research Design courses to undergraduate and masters students. Served on University IACUC and other administrative committees. Delivered seminars, presented work in conferences and received international advanced training (OIST-Japan) in Spatial Proteomics and cryo-electron microscopy.

Adjunct Teaching Faculty / March, 2013 — June, 2017

Taught Medical PhD students Course on Research Design Methods.

Senior Scientist Early Drug Development / January, 2010 — December, 2019

Performed pharmacological testing of EDX-17 pipeline drug to increase the induction of fetal hemoglobin in Sickle cell disease BERK-mouse model. Devised and executed studies relevant to clinical trials of novel drugs Ferritin-H and Phytohormone (Edx17). Communicated and presented work internally and at client meetings. Oversaw technical training of new members and quality control teams. Supported and led discussions to define scope of work and resource planning. Secured Epimedx SCCF Pilot grant to study Immune-dysregulation and early drug (Ferritin-H and Edx-17) development targeted to enhance fetal hemoglobin expression in adults to ameliorate sickle cell disease in the human-sickle transgenic mouse model (Berk). Recognized with the Early Career Faculty Award at 100th Annual Conference of American Association of Immunologist (AAI) Honolulu HI 2013.

Assistant Professor of Research / August, 2008 — February, 2012

Cloned and purified Anthrax Protective antigen (PA) and Lethal Factor (LF) using E. coli system. Tested efficacy of Anthrax Lethal Toxin (LT) in a mouse model. Performed DoD contractual work on a DTRA funded project studying Anthrax LT in modulating Immune response of NKT cells and B cells in Mice. Provided education and training to PhD students, postdoctoral fellows, and technicians. Performed ELISA, Western blot, Molecular cloning, Bone marrow Chimera generation, immune cell purification and characterization, routine cell and tissue culture techniques, and complex genetically modified animal breeding. Wrote grants, papers and presented work in conferences and served on University administrative committees.

Primate Immunologist / March, 2012 — February, 2013

Served as Primate immunologist at National Baboon Research Resources. Conducted Malaria and SCD modelling in Baboon. Worked in ABSL3 BSL3 and Baboon SPF facilities.

University Veterinarian / ABSL-3 Vivarium In-charge / May, 2005 — April, 2007

In-charge of ABSL-3 Vivarium at Cancer Center. Developed Infection control policies and SOPs for ABSL-3 facility. Reviewed IACUC protocols and provided expert opinion during approval process. Served on IACUC committee, conducted facility inspection and maintained AAALAC compliance. Provided training for Mouse procedures, infection monitoring and managed supporting staff and Veterinary technicians.

Postdoctoral Research Associate / October, 1999 — April, 2005

Researched the role of VCAM-1 in Lymphocyte Homing in Lymphoid tissue by using VCAM-1 Conditional KO mice. Conducted high throughput genomic study of FLT-3L induced Splenic Dendritic cells (CD11c+B220+ Sorted) to identify functional genes responsible for antigen cross-presentation. Used RNAi to knock down specific genes for Antigen cross presentation and functionally characterized them. Cloned and expressed TAT-Cre Recombinase protein in E. coli. Functionally Characterized the purified TAT-Cre Recombinase protein by transducing in knock-in alleles containing cells for DNA-recombination.

Visiting Research Fellow / August, 1998 — February, 1999

Conducted experimental malaria vaccine challenge study by inoculating live malaria sporozoite in mouse model. Performed Liver infusion to isolate Hepatocyte to infect with Sporozoite and conducted Fluorescence Microscopy to confirm the infection.

Research Fellow and In-charge vivarium / January, 1995 — July, 1998

Responsible for research activities and vivarium management within the Malaria Research group.