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.).