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Infectious Diseases   Data Management   Public Policy   Technology Savvy

• Pharmaceuticals   Policy  Evaluation   Financial Management   Operational Analysis

 

Ø  Strong analytical background with the ability to work independently on multiple research projects. 

Ø  Effectively lead and manage top-performing research teams.

Ø  Excel in defining and implementing policies, procedures and operational systems that boost productivity, efficiency and quality of operations.

Ø  Utilize extensive knowledge of scientific equipment to measure and quantify viability of research.

Ø  Consistently focus on ensuring development of high-standard research methodologies. 

Ø  Proven ability to adapt strong research skills to diverse organization needs.

 

Ø  Successfully write grants that result in awards vital to funding critical research.

Ø  Supervise research projects of multiple research personnel. 

Ø  Successfully coordinate efforts of research department with other factions for the purposes of development opportunities and knowledge sharing.

Ø  Manage and lead groups of fellow researchers and enables team collaboration and growth.

Ø  Bring to the organization an in-depth understanding related to developing and validating analytical test methods.

Ø  Demonstrate highly effective leadership skills in successfully coordinating and supervising the efficient research of graduate and undergraduate students.

Ø  Utilize specialized knowledge base to conduct market research and develop salient programs for the benefit of relevant population.

Ø  Form strategic and collaborative relationships with various resources in order to gain access to and share knowledge.

Ø  Directly participate and lead various planning meetings as well as panel discussions in order to stay abreast of relevant research and field information.

Ø  Utilize technology proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Cambridge Structural Data Base, ACD Labs ChemSketch, SMART, SAINT, SHELXTL Suite, Mercury, CERIUS2, Sigma Plot, CrystalClear, CrystalStructure, Twin Solve, Inorganic Crystal Structure Database, ChemDraw, Adobe Acrobat.

 

n M.S. C Southern Connecticut State College

n B.S.  C University of Connecticut

n Registered Medical Technologist C American Society of Clinical Pathologists

 

 

 

Grant Administration, University of Illinois (Department of Pharmacology)                          2007-Present

 

  Primary responsibilities included supervision, management and coordination of multiple Human IRB and Animal Care Committee (ACC) protocols.  

  Managed extensive animal research component including the directing of animal-based research by all principal investigators and their co-investigators.

  Responsible for the management and coordination of two large Program Projects.

  Responsible for several individual R01 s and other grants and NIH-sponsored projects. 

  Maintained oversight of of all budgetary, personnel and research components of large grants and program projects.

  Coordinated and led multidisciplinary interactions within the projects.

  Developed and coordinated all committees included within each grant or project.

  Managed and coordinated Illinois state grant on embryonic stem cells.   

  Responsible for the management and coordination of the annual submittance of Progress Reports for all Program Projects and R01 s to the NIH and NHLBI.

  Responsible for review of selected Program Projects and individual R01 s for the Department of Pharmacology.

  Collaborated regularly with the NHLBI/NIH for compliance with new regulations and for submission of new grants and program projects as needed.

Administrative Director of Myeloproliferative Research Consortium, University of IL.     2006-2007

 

  Primary responsibilities included complete management, coordination and operational oversight of extensive $19.6M multi-institutional research consortium, an alliance of international scientists and clinicians studying the myeloproliferative diseases.

  Responsible for development of consortium infrastructure after funding.

  Managed all budgets, scientific and clinical trial projects and cores as well as coordinated numerous interactions between research groups of program project.

  Successfully assisted in writing, submitting and total management of several R01 grants obtained by the PI, including Department of Defense Grant.

  Organized and staffed board and committee meetings of various grants as needed.

Laboratory Manager and Senior Research Associate, University of Illinois                          2002-2005

 

  Primary responsibilities included initiation and management of all fourteen (14) human and animal IRB-related protocols.

  Directly involved with Bone Marrow Transplant Center in assisting staff to ensure quality patient care and state and federal compliance.

  Managed all research budgets including personnel as well as procurement process for supplies and equipment.

  Managed maintenance protocols of research laboratories.

  Mentored post-doctoral fellows, medical students and clinical fellows in laboratory research.

  Played an important role in recruitment of new laboratory personnel.

 

Earlier Experience

 

-  Research Scientist, University of Illinois                                                                    

 

-  Laboratory Manager and Research Scientist, University of Illinois                                                                    

 

 

*Refereed Publications, Personal Presentations, Presentation contributions and references are available upon request.