Resume
Professional Experience
2021 - 2025
Senior Scientific Writer, 10x Genomics Scientific Writer, 10x Genomics
In 2023, I advanced from Scientific Writer to lead the writing, editing, and management of the Xenium In Situ spatial transcriptomics documentation portfolio for all new and on-market products.
2019 - 2021
Scientist 1, Exelixis
I played a key role in developing and implementing cell-based assays to test the efficacy of novel small molecule inhibitors in cancer. I also established best practices by writing and creating SOPs for new lab procedures.
2018 - 2019
Research Associate, Genentech
I started my career after graduate school as a research associate utilizing gene modification technologies and strong lab and data analysis skills for cancer therapeutic target validation.
Education
2012 - 2018
University of Michigan | Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Pathology
Thesis: Regulation of ATM and CDK2 kinases by the MRN complex in DNA damage signaling and cell cycle checkpoint control
Mentor: David Ferguson, MD, PhD
2006 - 2010
University of California, San Diego | B.S. in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Comprehensive education in biology with coursework in writing and research methodologies.
Skills & Expertise
- Detail-oriented, curious, and driven scientist with a passion for writing.
- Proficient in scientific writing, technical editing, document management, content development, and communication for various audiences.
- Areas of Expertise: Cross-functional collaboration, project management, communication strategy and planning, document design and formatting, writing and copy editing, illustrations
- Content Creation: Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop), Microsoft & Google Suites, MadCap Flare, Acrolinx
- Content Management: Asana, Trello, Atlassian Confluence and JIRA, ECO Document Control System (Arena), Reference Management (Endnote)
- Core Scientific Competencies: Cancer biology, DNA repair, mechanisms of genomic instability, drug discovery, single cell and spatial transcriptomics ​