WORK HISTORY
ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Senior Scientist - Bioinformatician, Department of Pediatrics
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
[06/2022 –]
- Design and implement tools for epigenetic analysis of the transcriptome and accessibilome
- Design experiments to investigate renal cell biology
- Analyze multiomics data related to kidney development and disease
PhD Student/Candidate, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
[06/2017 – 06/2022]
- Developed Python and R based pipelines for nascent RNA sequencing and ATAC-seq analysis
- Developed algorithms for region based annotation and clustering
- Developed bioinformatic infrastructure to aid genome analyses
- Integrated single-cell RNA-seq and ATAC-seq to study renin cell biology
Lab Specialist I, Department of Pharmacology
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
[08/2015 – 06/2017]
- Design and implement independent experiments to further laboratory research goals
- Assist collaborators in the statistical analysis of experimental results
- Manage and facilitate undergraduate and graduate student researchers in independent projects
- Oversee general laboratory management practices and inventory
Bioinformatician I, Institute for Genome Sciences and Policy
Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
[09/2009 – 09/2010]
- Implemented the Illumina Genome Analyzer pipeline (a Linux based command driven sequence analysis software package) and analyzed human whole genome and exome data
- Programmed and implemented Bash shell-scripts and C++ for human and mouse sequence analysis
- Oversaw operation and maintenance of thirteen Illumina Genome Analyzer II instruments and two Illumina HiSeq 2000 instruments, while supervising four employees
Research Technician II, Institute for Genome Sciences and Policy
Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
[10/2005 – 09/2009]
- Designed, adapted and implemented protocols for sequencing, genotyping and expression studies
- Performed and analyzed PCR, Sanger sequencing, TaqMan, Illumina Goldengate/BeadXpress, and Illumina Infinium assays
- Managed laboratory employees and interactions with other labs
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Graduate Assistant – Health and Human Performance, College of Charleston
Silcox Gym, Charleston, SC
[01/2014 – 05-2014]
- Graded and prepared assignments, quizzes, and exams for Exercise Science professors
- Prepared and maintained Health and Human Performance news and reports
- Performed campus assignments for Health and Human Performance department
Teaching Assistant – Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology, College of Charleston
Rita Liddy Hollings Science Center, Charleston, SC
[08/2013 – 12/2013]
- Instructed 20 – 30 students on proper laboratory techniques and methodology
- Maintained and prepared reagents and laboratory space for students
- Graded in-class assignments and quizzes
Teaching Assistant – Molecular Biology Lab, College of Charleston
Rita Liddy Hollings Science Center, Charleston, SC
[08/2012 – 05/2013]
- Led 15 – 25 upper level undergraduates in performing individual research projects, and graded in-class assignments and quizzes
- Instructed students on proper laboratory techniques and methodology
- Maintained and prepared reagents and laboratory space for students
Teaching Assistant – Evolution, Form, and Function of Organisms Lab, College of Charleston
Lightsey Center, Charleston, SC
[08/2011 – 12/2011]
- Instructed 25 – 30 biology and non-biology majors and led students in weekly lab activities/experiments
- Designed and graded weekly assignments and quizzes