University of Utah

PhD Neuroscience

University of Puget Sound

B.S. Molecular and Cellular Biology (Neuroscience Emphasis), Economics

Scale Biosciences

Played a key role in the development and optimization of the company’s core single-cell RNA sequencing platform, contributing from early research through product launch and facilitated technical transfer between research and development groups to ensure robust assay performance and scalability.

Developed and refined new applications for on-market kits including the ScalePlex sample multiplexing kit and CRISPR compatibility application, through collaboration with early access customers and external partners.

Generated application notes, technical documentation, and customer-facing collateral to support the commercial team and promote new use cases.

Acted as Technical Lead and subject matter expert (SME) for the on market RNA portfolio, overseeing internal training, coordinating kit QC with Manufacturing and Ops, and partnering with the FAS team and product management to support customers and drive product improvements.

Led the internal coordination of the 100M Cell Initiative, developing the operational framework and overseeing the expansion of the internal services team to process samples from dozens of labs worldwide on the new high-throughput single-cell RNA sequencing platform.

J. Craig Venter Institute

Led an NIH SCORCH consortium project using single-cell multiomics (scRNA-seq and scATAC-seq) and spatial transcriptomics to characterize CNS and immune cell populations from ~100 human brain samples, investigating the interplay between HIV infection and opioid use disorder.

Developed and implemented single cell multiplexing strategies to reduce cost and increase throughput, enabling broader experimental designs across conditions and timepoints.

University of California, Irvine

In January my mentor's lab moved from the University of Utah to UC Irvine where I will be finishing my dissertation research.

In addition to finishing my dissertation research at UC Irvine, I have led multiple collaboration projects with biotechnology companies to use our mouse coronavirus model of neurodegeneration to test therapeutics and new technologies for efficacy in fighting the COVID pandemic.

University of Utah

Investigate the role of chemokine signaling in neutrophils and glial cells using pre-clinical mouse models of multiple sclerosis

Developed pharmacological trials and genetic manipulations to study chemokine signaling in vivo

University of Puget Sound

Investigated the effects of BPA and stress hormones on the development of GnRH neurons in zebrafish

University of Puget Sound

Developed research methodology to investigate the effects of oxytocin on financial decision making

ETS Laboratories

Managed the receiving, organization, and disposal of wine samples • Assisted with database creation, asset tracking, and instrument setup

Genentech

Participated in a 3 week virtual course to develop pharmaceutical supply chain logistics and create strategies to provide sustained access to medicine and therapies.

Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute

Identify new neuroscience technologies through the University of Utah

Analyze market potential and provide strategic planning to faculty inventors

Sorenson Impact Center

Conduct due diligence on technology, biotechnology and healthcare startups

Make recommendations for early stage investment, consult for portfolio companies