PROFILE A results-driven Scientist with extensive Academic and Biomedical research experience in biochemistry, protein chemistry, biophysics, epigenetics and structure-based drug design. Successfully led multiple research projects, established extensive and productive internal and external collaborations confirmed by a strong publication record. Strong ability to apply and leverage strong scientific background to interpret complex scientific information, and establish subject matter expertise. My career goal is to apply my interdisciplinary research experience, scientific creativity, advanced communication skills and desire to work in a team-oriented multidisciplinary environment to provide scientific exchange and guidance, and deliver advanced scientific discoveries into therapeutics. SUMMARY * Highly motivated and detail oriented scientist with excellent organizational and leadership skills proven in fast-paced, challenging environments through collaborative research experience. * Strong expertise in the areas of biochemistry, biophysics, epigenetics and structural proteomics gained through extensive research in multiple laboratory settings. * Strong analytical and critical thinking skills strengthened through extensive research experience in academia. * Excellent time management and problem solving skills maintained by prioritizing work and meeting deadlines of overlapping projects. * Strong written and verbal communication skills demonstrated through authoring 11 and co-authoring 7 peer-reviewed publications, presentations at 20+ conferences and various teaching assistantships. * Self-motivated and innovative with well-developed presentation skills capable of creatively presenting material and tailoring it to the appropriate audience in academic and workplace settings. * Experienced in liasing with scientists to develop, analyze, edit and submit data for manuscripts expert in grant/proposal writing and submission process. * Enthusiastic, motivated, adaptive learner and flexible team member with excellent interpersonal and communication skills maintained by prioritizing work in cross-functional teams to produce high quality work. * Strong computer skills (Windows and UNIX operating system MS-Office, Adobe Suite, EndNotes).

Highlights:

• Research and Development
• Protein Sciences
• biochemical and biophysical assays
• proteomics
• structure-based drug design
• grant and proposal writing
• nucleosome chemistry
• project management
• epigenetics