Summary: I am a passionate, highly knowledgeable and results-driven research scientist with hands on experience in molecular biology, cell biology, physiology and pharmacology. I have solid background and comprehensive knowledge of peripheral tissue energy metabolism, obesity, diabetes and other metabolic diseases. I have high level of initiative and problem-solving skills in complex scientific environments. I am able to design, execute, and lead progressive studies and analyses that deliver practical solutions to desired research requirements. Strength include: *Cell Biology (primary adipocyte and hepatocyte isolation and culture) *Animal Procedures and Animal Model Development *Sample Preparation (including human sample processing) *Molecular Biology *Immunoassay*Advanced Microscopy*Lab Equipment Maintenance *Results Interpretation & Presentation *Data Analysis and Recording *Protocol Development and Optimization *Manuscript Writing/ Reviewing *Grant Writing/Administration *Laboratory Management *Staff Training

Highlights:

• Data Analysis
• cell biology
• molecular biology
• Publications
• Services
• animal procedures
• obesity
• diabetes
• data presentation
• Imaging