Background

Driven and detail-oriented BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences graduate from the University of Michigan, offering intensive hands-on experience in high-throughput drug discovery, lab automation, and clinical compliance. As a Research Assistant with the Biomolecule Innovations Team, I have successfully optimized automated and parallel Fmoc-SPPS workflows, tripling library production throughput for infectious disease research. My technical proficiency bridges the gap between complex R&D lab workflows and real-world healthcare applications, reinforced by formal EMT training and dedicated volunteer work redistributing oncology medications with YesRx. A proven scholar and collaborator, I am passionate about leveraging my background in peptide synthesis, instrumentation, and clinical ethics to accelerate the development of meaningful new therapies.

Job experience

• April 2025 - May 2026
  Research Assistant
  UMich College of Pharmacy
  

  Ann Arbor, MI, USA

  Reported to Chair - Department of Medicinal Chemistry: Dr. Robert Cichewicz.
  - Focused on identifying small-molecule and peptide solutions for unmet medical needs related to infectious diseases and other therapeutic domains
  - Operated the CEM Liberty PRIME 2.0 for automated Fmoc solid-phase peptide synthesis, optimizing microwave-assisted coupling/deprotection cycles to shorten run times and improve crude purity
  - Ran parallel SPPS on the CEM MultiPep 2 (utilizing 24- and 96-well formats), configuring plates, calibrating dispense volumes, enabling a 3x increase in throughput for epitope-mapping libraries
  - Coordinated synthesis workflows across Liberty PRIME 2.0 and MultiPep 2 to balance high-purity single builds with high-throughput library production
  - Prepared resins/reagents (i.e. rink amide, HATU/HBTU or DIC/Oxyma), performed cleavage (TFA cocktail), and ether precipitation; documented yields and lot records
  - Worked closely with MS and PhD researchers on experimental design, troubleshooting, and data analysis
  - Coordinated experiments and data reviews with MS, PhD and Principal Investigator teammates during weekly lab meetings
  

• September 2023 - April 2024
  Research Assistant
  UMich School of Nursing
  

  Ann Arbor, MI, USA

  Reported to Research Assistant Professor: Dr. Deanna Marriott.
  - Extracted from PubMed manuscripts, the data necessary to synthesize published estimates of remission of Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) following Bariatric surgery
  - Created a working dataset of papers, collecting PMID and PMCID in order to train and develop an AI model that can extract data from medical research papers
  - Screened through hundreds of medical research papers, extracting data with the aid of Bing AI
  - Presented research at the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program Symposium in Spring of 2024
  - Co-authored research manuscript, “Performance of a Large Language Model for Data Extraction in Challenging Settings,” (submitted to Research Synthesis Methods in 2024) as part of collaborative scientific investigation
  

• June 2022 - August 2024
  Lifeguard, Shift Leader
  East Bank Club
  

  Chicago, IL, USA

  - Formulated strategies and implemented new practices to create more efficient rotations, cleaning routines and safety breaks
  - Developed professionalism through active engagement and communication with administrative team, peers and club members to create a lively yet safe environment
  

Education

• University of Michigan - College of Pharmacy
  BSPS
  

  2022 - 2026

  - Honors/Awards: Sidney J. and Irene Shipman Scholarship (Awarded for 2022-2026), National Merit Corporate Scholar – USG Corporation (Awarded for 2022-2026)
  - Relevant Coursework: Medicinal Chemistry, Microbiology, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Immunology, Anatomy, Physiology, Chemistry, Cognitive Science, Biology, Physics, Statistics
  

• Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
  CITI Program
  77333835
  

  May 2026 - present
• Human Subjects Research (HSR)
  CITI Program
  77333842
  

  June 2026 - present