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Work
Experience

January 2022 - Present

Nuclear Threat Initiative - Senior Program Officer (NTI | bio)

  • Lead the Biosecurity Innovation and Risk Reduction Initiative (BIRRI) portfolio

  • Co-lead the development and launch of the International Biosecurity and Biosafety Initiative for Science (IBBIS)

  • Provide input on Global Biosecurity Dialogue and Global Health Security Index projects to advocate for global dialogue and involvement, specifically with the Indian subcontinent 

May 2018 - January 2022

University of California | Merced - Campus Biosafety-Biosecurity Manager

Also served as a High Containment Laboratory Director, Assistant Director of Environmental Health & Safety, and COVID-19 Subject Matter Expert.

January 2016 - May 2018

Rutgers University - Environmental Health & Safety Biosecurity Officer

  • Developed and managed the Agricultural and Plant Biosafety-Biosecurity program

  • Performed pre-review and technical review of bioresearch protocols including but not limited to human gene therapy research, infectious disease research, & emerging biotechnology use 

Education

  • August 2014 (PhD)

  • December 2009 (MS)

Michigan Technological University | PhD & Master's Degree

Doctor of Philosophy in Biological Sciences. 

Master of Science in Molecular Genetics & Biotechnology.

  • August 2006 (MSc)

  • July 2004 (BSc)

Bangalore University | Master's & Bachelor's Degree

Master of Science in Biotechnology.

Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology.

Skills
& Expertise

  • Bio-risk Management International Capacity Building

  • Critical and Strategic Thinker

  • Strong Leadership Skills in Preparedness and Response

  • Global Bio-Risk Policy

  • Excellent Trainer (design and delivery)

  • Pandemic Management Public Health Management

  • Excellent Communicator

  • Scientific Communication (for critical research-PR strategies)

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