Perceptive and versatile scientists with expertise in in vivo and in vitro models of humoral and cellular adaptive immune responses to infection and vaccination. Instrumental in the characterization of immunity and protection generated by a novel intranasal nanoparticle vaccine against influenza virus. Utilization of a wide range of techniques in molecular biology and immunology including the development of a flow cytometry panel (31 colors) to define major contributors in immunity and protection following infection and vaccination. Driven mentor and cross-functional collaborator with an ability to complete research projects independently or as a part of a team.
· Performed research to characterize host immune responses to respiratory infection and vaccination
· Instrumental in the advancement of research defining the immune repertoire and protection afforded by various formulations of a novel polyanhydride nanovaccine “IAV-nanovax)
· Defined the characteristics of cross-reactive CD8 T cells that underlie heterosubtypic immunity
· Developed a 31-color flow cytometry panel to characterize populations B and T cells
· Examined the role of ORMDL3 in regulation of ER stress and the unfolded protein response (UPR) that has been associated with non-allergic childhood asthma
· Mechanisms by which Rhinovirus manipulates ORMDL3 expression to facilitate cellular entry and replication
· Performed monitoring of environmental systems (surfaces, air, water) in adherence to cGMP
· Isolation and characterization of environmental contaminants
· Documentation of deviations, laboratory investigations, change control, auditing, CAPA and review and approval of controlled documents
Expertise in cell based functional assays (flow cytometry (31-colors), ELISA, ELISpot, intracellular cytokine stimulations (ICS), cytotoxicity assay)
Proficient in molecular and cellular biology (DNA/RNA extraction, RT-qPCR, gel electrophoresis, western Blot
In vivo mouse work (infection, vaccination, tissue isolation, animal monitoring)
Comprehensive knowledge of cell culture techniques (primary and cell culture)
Experience in virus growth/propagation and isolation of whole virus protein
Experience in biologics, vaccines, and drug delivery
Software: GraphPad Prism, FlowJo, Microsoft office, BLAST, ImageJ
Published 2 scientific peer reviewed journal articles
Organized and driven, able to work independently and as a team
Strong written and communication skills