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Elshaddai White, PhD

New York

Summary

Innovative Biology Faculty with over a decade of experience instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Medical Science Liaison

Agenus
05.2023 - Current
  • Serve as a trusted expert in the field of Medical Science Liaison (MSL), specializing in Agenus's products and therapeutic areas
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals, and academic institutions to foster collaboration and promote scientific exchange
  • Deliver accurate and timely medical and scientific information to healthcare providers, ensuring a deep understanding of Agenus's products, clinical data, and therapeutic approaches
  • Provide educational support to healthcare professionals through presentations, training programs, and scientific symposiums, enhancing their knowledge and proficiency in Agenus's therapeutic areas
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams, including Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and Commercial, to ensure alignment and coordination in executing medical strategies and initiatives
  • Conducted round table and advisory board sessions to verify accessibility to scientific information.
  • Stay abreast of the latest scientific advancements, treatment guidelines, and competitive landscape within the assigned therapeutic areas, sharing relevant insights with internal stakeholders
  • Identify and assess opportunities for collaborative research, investigator-initiated trials, and medical publications that align with Agenus's scientific objectives
  • Support the development and execution of medical strategies, including advisory boards, scientific congresses, and medical information resources
  • Collect and report scientific feedback, market insights, and emerging trends to internal teams, contributing to the ongoing development and improvement of Agenus's products and programs
  • Adhere to all relevant industry regulations, guidelines, and ethical standards in all interactions and communications with healthcare professionals.
  • Collaborated with channel partners to provide scientific, clinical and technical training on programs, issues and applications.

Adjunct Professor

Herzing University
12.2013 - Current
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
  • Taught Biology courses, providing instruction to up to 30 undergraduate students each term.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
  • Developed creative and effective teaching methods for course content to capture students attention.
  • Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.

Medical Science Liaison

Natera
03.2022 - 05.2023
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare providers, and relevant stakeholders in the field of reproductive health and genetic testing
  • Serve as a scientific expert and resource for healthcare professionals, providing accurate and up-to-date information about Natera's products, technologies, and clinical evidence
  • Deliver compelling and engaging scientific presentations, trainings, and educational programs to healthcare providers, ensuring a deep understanding of Natera's solutions and their benefits
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including marketing, sales, and clinical research to support product launches, promotional activities, and clinical studies
  • Stay current with the latest scientific and clinical advancements in reproductive health, genetic testing, and related therapeutic areas, and effectively communicate this knowledge to internal and external stakeholders
  • Identify and facilitate collaborative research opportunities and partnerships with KOLs and academic institutions, contributing to the generation of scientific data and publications
  • Provide clinical insights and feedback from healthcare professionals to inform Natera's product development, marketing strategies, and future research initiatives
  • Attend and actively participate in scientific conferences, symposiums, and industry events to represent Natera and foster professional relationships within the medical and scientific community
  • Monitor and analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory guidelines, providing valuable input for strategic decision-making and business development opportunities
  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to ethical conduct, compliance with applicable regulations, and maintaining the highest standards of integrity in all interactions and activities.
  • Collaborated with channel partners to provide scientific, clinical and technical training on programs, issues and applications.
  • Conducted round table and advisory board sessions to verify accessibility to scientific information.

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Radiation Oncology
06.2021 - 03.2022
  • Led a pioneering NIH-funded research endeavor focused on uncovering metabolic vulnerabilities in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma with the overarching aim of developing groundbreaking therapeutic strategies and enhancing response to chemotherapy and radiation
  • Collaborated closely with esteemed mentor Dr. Alec Kimmelman, M.D., Ph.D., throughout the project
  • Initiated and fostered cross-disciplinary strategic partnerships with researchers, physicians, and statisticians, fostering an environment of innovation and collaboration to tackle complex scientific challenges in pancreatic cancer research
  • The goal was to improve health outcomes for patients afflicted with this disease
  • Actively engaged with relevant collaborators across medical, clinical, epidemiological, and scientific domains, sharing approved information and addressing inquiries within regulatory guidelines and clinical significance
  • This facilitated a deeper understanding of the disease and promoted knowledge exchange among stakeholders
  • Developed and delivered impactful presentations on research findings, showcasing the results to scientific and clinical thought leaders as well as disease-state experts at prestigious seminars, symposiums, and research conferences
  • Conducted meticulous analysis of research data, employing robust methodologies to ensure its accuracy and validity
  • The findings were subsequently incorporated into high-quality publications and presentations to contribute to the scientific literature and further advance the field
  • To champion diversity and inclusion in cancer research and medicine, spearheaded support programs aimed at promoting underrepresented groups' participation and fostering an inclusive environment
  • By doing so, the objective was to create a more equitable and diverse landscape in the field.
  • Liaised with supervisor to review grants and manuscripts to develop potential publications.

PhD Candidate/Research Assistant

Clark Atlanta University
08.2016 - 07.2021
  • Led a groundbreaking NIH-funded study investigating the intricate adaptations of oxidative stress and their impact on overall survival mechanisms in prostate cancer under conditions of nutrient deprivation
  • Collaborated closely with an esteemed mentor, Dr. Cimona Hinton, Ph.D., to spearhead the research efforts
  • Successfully managed and executed multiple research projects, ensuring their completion within designated timelines and budgetary constraints.
  • Effectively communicated the research findings through comprehensive written reports and engaging oral presentations, catering to diverse audiences including fellow researchers, clinicians, and the general public.
  • Proactively implemented strategies to enhance the capabilities of the research team, foreseeing and adapting to the evolving internal and external research landscape.
  • Demonstrated strong analytical skills by critically evaluating and synthesizing retrospective data, providing valuable insights to drive ongoing in-house research models.
  • Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
  • Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.

Education

Ph.D. - Biology

Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA
05.2021

Master of Science - Biology

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL
05.2014

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2012

Skills

  • Fast Learner
  • Flexibility and Adaptability
  • Oncology Expertise
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Engagement with Key Opinion Leaders
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Communication Skills
  • Leadership
  • Communication and Presentation
  • Building Relationships
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Project Management
  • Utilization Optimization
  • Equipment Selection
  • Technology Design
  • Database Software

Affiliations

The Medical Science Liaison Society National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society Black in Cancer, Director of Partnerships

Additional Information

  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine Post-Doctoral Scholar, 2021 Competitively Selected, American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) Graduate Student Research Travel Award, 2020 Competitively Selected, Gordon Research Conferences Carl Storm Underrepresented Minority Fellowship Recipient, 2020

Peer-Reviewed Publications

  • Bai L, Li X, Yang Y, Zhao R, White EZ, Danaher A, Bowen NJ, Hinton CV, Cook N, Li D, Wu AY, Qui M, Du Y, Fu H, Kucuk O, Wu D. Bromocriptine monotherapy overcomes prostate cancer chemoresistance in preclinical models. Transl Oncol. 2023 Aug;34:101707. doi: 10.1016/j.tranon.2023.101707. Epub 2023 Jun 2. PMID: 37271121; PMCID: PMC10248552.
  • Campbell, Taaliah and Hawsawi, Ohuod and Henderson, Veronica and Hwang, Bor-Jang and Liadi, Yusuf and White, ElShaddai Z.and Zou, Jin and Wang, Guangdi and Zhang, Qiang and Bowen, Nathan and Scott, Derrick and Hinton, Cimona V. and Odero-Marah, Valerie, Novel
    Roles for Hmga2 Isoforms in Regulating Oxidative Stress and Sensitizing to Rsl3-Induced Ferroptosis in Prostate Cancer Cells. Heliyon. April 2023.
  • Christopher M. Bourne, Henry J. Henderson, Elshaddai White, Julia Morris, Mamadou A. Bah, Rhea Harewood, Stephanie Pierre, Tanimola Martins, Tumisang Ntereke, Briana White, Sigourney Bonner; Black in Cancer: Two Years of Empowering the Next Generation. Cancer Discovery. 1 February 2023; 13 (2): 275–277.
  • White, EZ, Pennant, NM, Carter, JR, Hawsawi, O, Odero-Marah, V, Hinton, CV. Serum deprivation initiates adaptation and survival to oxidative stress in prostate cancer cells. Scientific Reports. July 2020.
  • Scarlett, K, White, EZ, Coke CJ, Carter, JR, and Hinton, CV. Agonist-Induced Heterodimerization
    between CXCR4 and CB2 Inhibits Gα13/RhoA-Mediated Cell Migration. Molecular Cancer
    Research. January 2018

Timeline

Field Medical Science Liaison

Agenus
05.2023 - Current

Medical Science Liaison

Natera
03.2022 - 05.2023

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Radiation Oncology
06.2021 - 03.2022

PhD Candidate/Research Assistant

Clark Atlanta University
08.2016 - 07.2021

Adjunct Professor

Herzing University
12.2013 - Current

Ph.D. - Biology

Clark Atlanta University

Master of Science - Biology

Jacksonville State University

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

Louisiana State University

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