Work Experience
Associate Research Scientist
Oct 2025 – Present
Developing highly multiplexed CRISPR screens to investigate mammalian regeneration in skin wounds. Worked on RESTRICT-seq for time-gated CRISPR screening.
Postdoctoral Researcher
Feb 2024 – Sep 2025
Investigated the role of PKM1/2 isoform switching in pancreatic cancer metabolism.
Postdoctoral Researcher
Aug 2019 – Dec 2023
Centrosome biology, chromosomal instability, proximity proteomics, and CRISPR screening. Led projects on PLK4-driven centriole amplification, Nek2 interactome mapping, and epigenetic regulation of erythropoiesis.
Visiting Researcher
Jul 2014 – Apr 2015
PFKFB3 in cell cycle regulation and cancer metabolism.
Research Assistant
Jan 2012 – Sep 2018
PhD research on PFKFB2 in oncogenic transformation of pancreatic epithelial cells. Glycolysis, proliferation, and KRAS-driven signaling.
Education
Ph.D. in Biochemistry
2012 – 2018
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M)
2006 – 2011
Technical Skills
Research Areas
- Cancer biology & metabolism
- Chromosomal instability
- Mammalian regeneration
- Functional genomics
- Evolutionary game theory
- Centrosome biology
- Epigenetic regulation
Experimental
- CRISPR screens
- Proximity proteomics
- Flow cytometry / FACS
- Confocal microscopy / STED
- Metabolic assays
- in vivo models
Computational
- R / RStudio
- Python
- Genomic & proteomic data analysis
- Single cell methods
Hobbies & Personal Interests
- Classical music & piano
- Hiking & photography
- Cats & dogs
- Stand-up comedy
- Art films