MY JOURNEY

Experience & Background

Reflecting on my journey, I discovered my passion for writing at a young age. When I began my PhD in 2001, I took on the challenge of becoming a published writer, a decision that has shaped my successful career. I continuously refine my literary style, viewing each project as an opportunity for growth. I have experience in writing about many therapeutic areas in addition to my research training in immunology, infectious diseases, and cancer biology. To learn more or discuss potential projects, feel free to reach me.

Work & Achievements

University of Notre Dame

Aug 2001 - Jan 2007

PhD in Biological Sciences

Delineated the regulation of IL-12 (cytokine) production by human dendritic cells and murine macrophages infected with Leishmania
Achieved protection against mucocutaneous leishmaniasis in a murine model with a vaccination method using DNA, adjuvant, and vaccinia virus

Yale University

Oct 2015 - Apr 2019

Postdoctoral Fellow and Associate Research Scientist

Planned and organized complex processes for research to accomplish research and publication aims.
Published 4 first-author scientific articles
Obtained two grants
Attended scientific meetings and presented posters and talks

Owner of AgileMed, Freelance Medical Writer

2013, 2021

Wrote synopses or shortended versions of abstracts from trending research articles
Wrote tweetorials (reversing anticoagulants in emergency procedures), rapid recap summaries (lung cancer, cardiac amyloidosis), and a section of a manuscript (diabetes)
Prepared needs assessments for grant proposals submitted by Yale CME in oncology and neurology and about liver and vascular diseases; prepared pre- and post-test questions