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Hire Dr. Diane N.

United States

USD 110 /hr

EV & Drug Delivery Expert | AI/ML for Biomedical Data | ISO/NIST-Compliant Protocols | SBIR & Technical Writing Support

Profile Summary

Experienced Biomedical Engineer | Extracellular Vesicles, Drug Delivery Systems, AI/ML for Translational Research I am a PhD-trained biomedical engineer with over a decade of experience in drug delivery, extracellular vesicle (EV) characterization, and high-impact translational research. My technical expertise spans nanoparticle formulation, microfluidics, perfluorocarbon emulsions, and multi-omics integration, with applied machine learning for assay optimization and biomarker discovery. At NIST, I rescued a stalled \$2.5M EV measurement initiative, authored globally adopted SOPs, and co-founded a machine learning working group to accelerate experimental workflows. My doctoral and postdoctoral work at Carnegie Mellon University established new approaches for antibiotic-in-perfluorocarbon therapies, bridging in vitro assays, animal models, and microfluidic systems. I’ve led cross-functional teams, published in peer-reviewed journals, and delivered invited talks on drug delivery and lipid-based nanotechnologies. My current research applies AI and omics tools to explore how extracellular vesicles from fermented foods can modulate inflammation—paving the way for precision nutrition and "food as medicine" strategies. I specialize in: -EV isolation, purification, and SOP development (NIST/ISO standards) -Pulmonary drug delivery using perfluorocarbon emulsions -Microfluidic assay design for real-time EV screening -AI/ML integration for multi-omics and biomarker discovery -Technical writing, SBIR/STTR grant support, and translational strategy

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Microbiology
• ☆ Microbiological Assays
• ☆ Bacteriology
• ☆ Gram-Negative Bacteria
• ☆ Gram-Positive Bacteria
• ☆ Biostatistics
• ☆ Biochemistry
• ☆ Immunoassay
• ☆ Biochemical Assays
• ☆ Apoptosis
• ☆ Oxidative Stress & Mitochondrial Function
• ☆ Enzyme Activity Assays
• ☆ Molecular Biology
• ☆ Biomarkers
• ☆ Omics
• ☆ Lipidomics
• ☆ Proteomics
• ☆ PCR
• ☆ Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
• ☆ Cell Biology
• ☆ Cell-Based Assays
• ☆ Cytochemistry
• ☆ Cell Signaling Pathways
• ☆ Biotechnology & Bioengineering
• ☆ Nanobiotechnology
• ☆ Microbial Biotechnology
• ☆ Biomedical Engineering
• ☆ Biomechanics
• ☆ Biomimetics
• ☆ Biological Systems Engineering
• ☆ Microscopy
• ☆ Light Microscopy
• ☆ Electron Microscopy
• ☆ Fluorescence Microscopy
• ☆ Scanning Probe Microscopy
• ☆ Electrical Engineering
• ☆ Electronic Circuits
• ☆ Integrated Circuits/Microchips
• ☆ Signal Processing
• ☆ Engineering Education
• ☆ Engineering Physics
• ☆ Software Engineering
• ☆ Information Technology
• ☆ Database Management
• ☆ Internet of Things
• ☆ Safety & Reliability Engineering
• ☆ Engineering Thermodynamics/Thermophysical Engineering
• ☆ Data Analysis
• ☆ Image Processing
• ☆ Computer Simulation/Computational Modeling
• ☆ Algorithm Design
• ☆ Predictive Modeling & Analytics
• ☆ Data Processing
• ☆ Data Exploration
• ☆ Cluster Analysis
• ☆ Data Visualization
• ☆ Big Data Analytics
• ☆ Data Collection
• ☆ Data Management
• ☆ Data Manipulation
• ☆ Machine Learning
• ☆ Text Mining & Analytics
• ☆ Data Mining
• ☆ Data Cleaning
• ☆ Natural Language Processing
• ☆ Data Architecture
• ☆ Neural Networks
• ☆ Pattern Recognition
• ☆ Artificial Intelligence
• ☆ Deep Learning
• ☆ Computer Vision
• ☆ Data Security
• ☆ Business Analytics
• ☆ Statistics
• ☆ Applied Statistics
• ☆ Comparative Analysis
• ☆ Meta-Analysis
• ☆ Regression Analysis
• ☆ Multivariate Analysis
• ☆ Nonlinear Regression
• ☆ Bayesian Statistics
• ☆ Correlation Analysis
• ☆ Quantum Statistics
• ☆ Statistical Computing
• ☆ Mathematical Statistics
• ☆ Survey Design
• ☆ Study Design
• ☆ Statistical Review
• ☆ Medical Statistics
• ☆ Health Data Analysis
• ☆ Trend Analysis
• ☆ Nutrition Science
• ☆ Particle Physics
• ☆ Quantum Mechanics
• ☆ Applied Physics
• ☆ Mass Transfer
• ☆ Microfluidics
• ☆ Cryogenics
• ☆ Applied Mathematics
• ☆ Differential Equations
• ☆ Pure Mathematics
• ☆ Number Theory
• ☆ Algebra
• ☆ Calculus
• ☆ Mathematical Analysis
• ☆ Geometry
• ☆ Mathematical Logic
• ☆ Topology
• ☆ Graph Theory
• ☆ Discrete Mathematics
• ☆ Integral Equations
• ☆ Cell Culture
• ☆ Primary Cells
• ☆ Large Scale Cell Culture
• ☆ Cell Surface Receptors
• ☆ Knowledge Management
• ☆ Biosensors
• ☆ Microbial Fermentation
• ☆ Biomolecular Engineering
• ☆ Gene Delivery
• ☆ Decision Science
• ☆ Blotting
• ☆ Tissue Engineering
• ☆ Artificial Organs
• ☆ Cytometry
• ☆ Information Retrieval
• ☆ Risk Assessment & Actuarial Science
• ☆ Information & Knowledge Management
• ☆ Data Storage
• ☆ Python
• ☆ SPSS
• ☆ Matlab
• ☆ SQL
• ☆ Excel
• ☆ SAS
• ☆ Tensorflow
• ☆ STATA
• ☆ LaTex
• ☆ R
• ☆ Tableau
• ☆ Scikit-learn
• ☆ Oracle
• ☆ Hadoop
• ☆ Markup Languages
• ☆ Drug Discovery
• ☆ High Throughput Screening (HTS)
• ☆ Drug Development
• ☆ Drug Formulation
• ☆ Small Molecule Drug Development
• ☆ Drug Substance Characterization
• ☆ Biosafety Testing
• ☆ Microbiology Testing
• ☆ Drug Stability Testing
• ☆ Preclinical Research
• ☆ In vitro Preclinical Toxciology
• ☆ In vivo Preclinical Toxicology
• ☆ Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs
• ☆ Drug Efficacy Testing
• ☆ Bioavailability
• ☆ In vitro Diagnostics
• ☆ Lab-on-a-Chip Devices
• ☆ Clinical Trials
• ☆ IRB Applications
• ☆ Clinical Trials Data Analysis
• ☆ Pulmonology/Respiratory Disease
• ☆ Lung Cancer
• ☆ Tuberculosis
• ☆ Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
• ☆ Respiratory Therapy
• ☆ Influenza
• ☆ Medical Toxicology
• ☆ Regulatory Affairs
• ☆ Gene Therapy
• ☆ Medical Terminology
• ☆ Medical Sciences
• ☆ Connective Tissue
• ☆ Inflammation
• ☆ Cancer Research
• ☆ Cancer Biology
• ☆ Drug Delivery Technologies
• ☆ Liposomes
• ☆ Asthma
• ☆ Personal Finance & Budgeting
• ☆ Fundraising
• ☆ Investment Management
• ☆ Human Resources
• ☆ Recruitment & Staffing
• ☆ Employee Training
• ☆ Career Counseling
• ☆ Business Operations
• ☆ Business Strategy
• ☆ Data-Driven Decision Making
• ☆ Customer Service
• ☆ Entrepreneurship
• ☆ Macroeconomics
• ☆ Lead Generation
• ☆ SEO & Web Traffic
• ☆ Marketing Analytics
• ☆ Digital Marketing
• ☆ Employee Performance Evaluation
• ☆ Innovation Management
• ☆ Project Management
• ☆ Family Law
• ☆ Management Consulting
• ☆ Advertising

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI
• Product Development

Writing Clinical Trial Documentation, Medical Writing, Non-Medical Regulatory Writing, Technical Writing, Business & Legal Writing, Copywriting, Creative Writing, Newswriting, Audio Transcription, General Proofreading & Editing, Translation

Research Market Research, User Research, Meta-Research, Feasibility Study, Technology Scouting, Fact Checking, Gap Analysis, Gray Literature Search, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review, Secondary Data Collection

Consulting Business Strategy Consulting, Go-to-Market Strategy Consulting, Digital Strategy Consulting, Healthcare Consulting, Legal Consulting, Operations Consulting, Scientific and Technical Consulting, Financial Consulting, Regulatory Consulting, Manufacturing Consulting

Data & AI Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Image Processing, Image Analysis, Algorithm Design-Non ML, Algorithm Design-ML, Data Visualization, Big Data Analytics, Text Mining & Analytics, Data Mining, Data Cleaning, Data Processing, Data Insights

Product Development Formulation, Stability/Shelf Life Testing, Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC), Product Compliance , Concept Development, Prototyping, Reverse Engineering, Device Fabrication

Work Experience

Presidential Postdoctoral Fellow

Carnegie Mellon University

June 2018 - Present

Biomedical Engineer

National Institute of Standards and Technology

July 2021 - May 2025

Education

Biomedical Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University

September 2013 - May 2018

PhD (Biomedical Engineering)

Carnegie Mellon University

2013 - 2018

Certifications

• Certified Scrum Master

  ScrumAlliance

  April 2021 - May 2022

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Nelson, D.L., Zhao, Y., Fabiilli, M.L., Cook, K.E.(2018). In vitro evaluation of lysophosphatidic acid delivery via reverse perfluorocarbon emulsions to enhance alveolar epithelial repair . Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces. 169. p. 411-417.

Orizondo, R.A., Nelson, D.L., Fabiilli, M.L., Cook, K.E.(2017). Effects of fluorosurfactant structure and concentration on drug availability and biocompatibility in water-in-perfluorocarbon emulsions for pulmonary drug delivery . Colloid and Polymer Science. 295. (12). p. 2413-2422.