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Expert in alternative energy and biotechnology
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Summary of Expertise:
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Expert has identified, isolated and patented the genetic pathway which allows for the production
of aliphatic hydrocarbon by microorganisms. She has established analytical protocols for analysis of
aliphatic hydrocarbon products.
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Expert has over 15 years of experience with a wide variety of microorganisms. She has worked with both gram positive and gram negatives.
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Show Secondary and Basic Areas of Expertise | Localities:
Expert may consult nationally and internationally, and is also local to the following cities: San Jose, California;
San Francisco, California;
Sacramento, California;
Oakland, California;
Stockton, California;
Fremont, California;
Modesto, California;
Salinas, California;
Santa Rosa, California;
and Hayward, California.
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2000
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PhD
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Biochemistry
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
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1995
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BSc(honors)
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Microbiology
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University of British Columbia
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2009 to 2009
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Self employed
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Consultant
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Expert performs technical due diligence and competitive analysis of alternative energy and life sciences ventures.
Clients include Khosla Ventures.
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2006 to 2009
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LS9 Inc.
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Senior Scientist II
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Expert established Microbiology and Chemistry Research Laboratories: Recruited and hired staff. Developed laboratory infrastructure and established a functional lab from the ground up. Established the microbial genetic engineering program as well as chemical facilities to measure and produce hydrocarbon products. She was a leader of the biofuel production team who guided metabolic engineering efforts to enhance biofuel production. She founded the hydrocarbon research program where she lead the team that identified novel genetic pathways for hydrocarbon production via microbial fermentations.
Expert studied biofuel chemical properties and evaluated biofuel properties.
Program Manager: Led 2 to 11 scientists working on various hydrocarbon production programs.
Intellectual Property: Filed numerous invention disclosures. Wrote and provided technical support for multiple patent applications. Analyzed competitive technologies.
Public presentations: Presented at national and international meetings.
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2004 to 2006
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Cubist Pharmaceuticals Inc.
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Drug Discovery and Evaluation
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Research Scientist II
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New Project Development Team: Discovered and developed new internal drug candidate programs (anti-microbial and anti-infectives).
Business Development: Provided scientific evaluation of in-license drug candidates. Performed due diligence and participated in program development (Gantt charts etc.) and negotiations for in-license opportunities.
sNDA: Supported the supplementary new drug application to expand the use of Cubicin. Wrote and edited technical reports, publications and presentations.
Project Management: Daptomycin (Cubicin) Internal Research Program. Researched the mechanism of action of the lipopeptide antibiotic daptomycin (Cubicin). Developed a research program to determine the mechanisms by which Staphylococcus aureus becomes resistant to daptomycin. Negotiated contracts, managed external CROs and academic collaborations. Presented and published results.
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2000 to 2004
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Harvard Medical School
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Postdoctoral Fellow
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Biofilm development and matrix formation in Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Identified and cloned genes required for biofilm matrix formation and multicellular development in Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Authored multiple papers on biofilm formation and presented at national and international conferences.
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1993 to 1994
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New England Biolabs
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Summer Intern
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Developed production protocols for manufacturing enzymes.
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Publications and Patents Summary
She has 10 publications in internationally recognized journals and 4 patents (3 in the area of alternative energy).
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Selected Publications and Publishers
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- Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy
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- J. Bacteriol.
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- Molecular Microbiology
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- In Advances in Biofilm Science and Engineering ed. R.N. Jordan, Biofilm Institute, Inc Bozeman, MT
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- Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, USA
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Expert has analyzed competitive industry trends for both alternative energy companies and for the pharmaceutical industry. She has been on new product development teams at Cubist Pharmaceuticals and LS9, Inc. where she analyzed competitive technologies, industry trends, and cost drivers towards implementing new products. She is currently performing competitive analysis as part of technical due diligence on new ventures.
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Training/Seminars
Expert has developed and presented both oral and poster presentations at local, national and international meetings. She has also lectured at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Harvard Medical School, and the University of British Columbia. Recent oral presentations include: Biofuels Today and Tomorrow, Production of Renewable Hydrocarbons, Microbial Biosynthesis of Hydrocarbons the FabH connection, MprF Modifications Influence Susceptibility to Daptomycin in Staphylococcus aureus. She has presented to a wide range of audiences including venture capitalists, bankers, scientists and industry leaders.
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Supplier and Vendor Location and Selection Expert has sourced, located, and negotiated contracts with numerous contract research organizations, technical vendors, and chemical suppliers in the chemical and life sciences industry. She was part of the team that built the chemical and molecular biology labs for an alternative energy start up. She has also set up and managed numerous collaborations with universities and medical professionals.
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Other Skills and Services
Technical analysis and basic assessment of patent literature, business plans, and company product development plans.
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