About
I am currently a PhD immunology student at Harvard Medical school. My scientific interests lie in infectious diseases, cancer immunology, and T cell biology. Post graduation, I am interested in biotechnology, finance (VC, private equity), and consulting. Prior to starting my PhD, I worked as a Research Technician in Dr. R. Brad Jones laboratory in the Division of Infectious Disease at Weill Cornell Medicine. I assisted in the development and execution of HIV eradication strategies and contribute to overall maintenance of the lab. This includes cell culture maintenance, data logging, and performing laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations. Primarily, I work testing HIV eradication assays to determine the efficacy of combining latency reversing agents, anti-apoptosis inhibitors, and with various immune effectors on eliminating the HIV reservoir.
Experience
Managing Director of Venture Capital and Entrepreneurship
Harvard Griffin GSAS Business Club · Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Present
Spearheaded the Venture Capital team to bridge the gap between academia and business, organizing lectures, panel discussions, site visits, and networking events to provide members with an investor's perspective on commercializing technology. Directed the Entrepreneurship initiative, providing expert insights into company creation, and coordinated the Social Entrepreneurship series, focusing on businesses that balance profit with generating positive societal impact.
Co- President
Harvard Griffin GSAS Business Club · Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Present
Recruited and developed a dynamic leadership team while organizing executive board meetings to promote collaboration and strengthen relationships with student groups and sponsors. Oversaw the club’s budget, website, and communications, focusing on sponsorship acquisition and strategic event planning to enhance the organization’s visibility and providing valuable business education and career development resources to a > 1600-member club. Created club-wide standard operating procedures for marketing and team-specific guides.
Managing Director of Mini Mba
Harvard Griffin GSAS Business Club · Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Organized and led a five-week accelerated business program mirroring Harvard Business School's first-year curriculum, blending complex business theories with practical applications. Designed course with Harvard professors utilizing the traditional HBS case method to dissect and understand multifaceted business dilemmas, thereby enhancing strategic decision-making skills.
Venture Fellow
Sofinnova Investments · Menlo Park, CA
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Harvard University · Boston, MA
Developed and implemented course material for Molecular and Cellular Immunology. Provided mentoring, lecturing, tutoring, and clerical assistance. Generated, administered, and corrected exams and quizzes.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Harvard University · Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Developed and implemented course material for Molecular and Cellular Immunology. Provided mentoring, lecturing, tutoring, and clerical assistance. Generated, administered, and corrected exams and quizzes.
Research Assistant
Weill Cornell Medicine · Greater New York City Area
Research Assistant as Weill Cornell Medicine Immunology Lab. The research focuses on advancing the understanding of the relationship between HIV and the human immune system – primarily cytotoxic T-cells and natural killer cells. My role is to perform various assays, imaging experiments, and other technical duties to assist with the research activities of the laboratory. Responsibilities: -Preparation and maintains of detailed records, logs and summary reports of all procedures and results including graphs, scientific calculations, and statistical analysis charting. -Responsible for tissue & cell culture activities, animal husbandry, genotyping, surgeries, post-operative care, behavioral testing, sectioning and histology. -Perform routine molecular biology laboratory procedures, such as PCR, protein and DNA electrophoresis, cloning and DNA preparation and run routine biochemistry assays including western blotting and RT-PCR. -Analyze data using computer software and reports results to t…
Biology and Chemistry Tutor
AMP/CSTEP · New Paltz, New York
Tutored students in General Chemistry and General Biology for the AMP/CSTEP program at SUNY New Paltz during multiple drop in sessions per week. Utilized different learning techniques to convey science concepts to students.
Senior Research Aide
The Research Foundation for SUNY · New Paltz, NY
Facilitated lab experiences for underrepresented high school students to increase interest in STEM (Biology) fields. Coordinated and supervised laboratory activities and provided safe laboratory conditions.
Research Assistant
Biology department- SUNY New Paltz · New Paltz, New York
Worked with professor on an independent research project on investigation host-microbe interactions. Performed molecular biology laboratory techniques such as cell lysis, gel electrophoresis, microscopic staining and imaging, molecular cloning, comparative genomics, sequence analysis.
Resident Assistant
SUNY New Paltz · New Paltz, New York
Develop and create a positive living environment designed to link community, faculty, and residents. Supervise resident hall and safety for a building of 200 residents. Demonstrate leadership skills and critical thinking while under pressure when resolving conflict among residents. Manage and schedule programs and projects to promote a strong sectional community and academic excellence.
Education
Harvard University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Immunology
SUNY New Paltz
Bachelor of Science - BS, Molecular/ Cellular Biology
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