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JD, UCSD Neuroscience PhD Candidate, NSF GRFP Fellow, and AgTech Founder: Grant Writing, IP Strategy, & Data Analysis

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I am a Neuroscience PhD Candidate at UCSD (ABD), NSF GRFP Fellow, and JD with a unique ability to bridge the gap between rigorous scientific research and commercial strategy. As the Founder of Green Sounds, an AgTech startup, I bring hands-on experience in R&D, intellectual property, and grant funding. Core Expertise: - Scientific Research & Data Analysis: 10+ years of experience in systems neuroscience, experimental design, and research methodologies. Proficient in Python for statistical analysis (Mixed Models, ANOVA, Regression) and high-quality data visualization. - Grant Writing & Funding Strategy: Proven success in securing federal funding (NSF GRFP). I specialize in translating complex technical concepts into persuasive narratives for SBIR/STTR proposals and academic grants. - AgTech & Plant Physiology: Founder-led R&D experience in hydroponics, bio-acoustics, and plant signaling. I help clients validate novel agricultural inputs and technologies through rigorous testing. - Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy: Leveraging my JD, I provide strategic consulting on patent landscaping, prior art searches, and "freedom-to-operate" assessments to guide early-stage R&D and commercialization. - Consumer HealthTech & Behavioral Analytics: Consultant-level experience with leading psychedelic therapy platforms (e.g., Mindbloom). I design robust quantitative survey instruments and customer intelligence frameworks to identify key drivers of treatment adherence, churn, and user retention. Why Work With Me: I offer the precision of a scientist, the strategic mindset of a lawyer, and the agility of a founder. I don't just deliver advice and data; I provide the strategic context and work product to help you secure funding, protect your IP, and validate your technology.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Agricultural Technology
• ★ Grant Writing
• ★ Intellectual Property Law
• ☆ Biostatistics
• ☆ Neuroscience
• ☆ Behavioral Neuroscience
• ☆ Cognitive Neuroscience
• ☆ Neuroanatomy
• ☆ Neuropsychology
• ☆ Neurobiology
• ☆ Systems Neuroscience
• ☆ Biotechnology & Bioengineering
• ☆ Recombinant Protein Expression
• ☆ Microscopy
• ☆ Fluorescence Microscopy
• ☆ Agricultural Engineering
• ☆ Agribusiness
• ☆ Data Collection
• ☆ Agricultural Biotechnology
• ☆ Technical & Scientific Writing
• ☆ Experimental Protocols
• ☆ Technology Law

Services

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

Writing Medical Writing, Technical Writing, Business & Legal Writing, General Proofreading & Editing

Research Market Research, User Research, Feasibility Study, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review

Consulting Business Strategy Consulting, Go-to-Market Strategy Consulting, Digital Strategy Consulting, Scientific and Technical Consulting, Regulatory Consulting

Data & AI Statistical Analysis, Image Processing, Data Cleaning

Product Development Formulation, Recipe Development, Product Evaluation, Product Validation, Prototyping

Work Experience

Founder / CEO

Green Sounds

September 2025 - Present

Founder & CEO

Green Sounds LLC

August 2025 - Present

Freelance Consultant

Consultant- Self-Employed

September 2023 - August 2025

Education

PhD in Neuroscience

University of California, San Diego

September 2015 - September 2023

PhD Candidate (Neuroscience)

University of California San Diego

September 2015 - September 2023

JD (Law)

Northwestern University

September 2009 - June 2012

Jurisdoctor (JD)

Northwestern University School of Law

September 2009 - June 2012

Bachelor of Arts

Brandeis University

September 2003 - June 2007

Bachelor of Arts (Politics)

Brandeis University

September 2003 - June 2007

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Stern DB, Wilke A, Root CM (2023). Anatomical Connectivity of the Intercalated Cells of the Amygdala . eNeuro.

Smith MJ, Alden EC, Herrold AA, Roberts A, Stern D, Jones J, Barnes A, O'Connor KP, Huestis MA, Breiter HC (2018). Recent Self-Reported Cannabis Use Is Associated With the Biometrics of Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol . Journal of studies on alcohol and drugs.

Massey SH, Stern D, Alden EC, Petersen JE, Cobia DJ, Wang L, Csernansky JG, Smith MJ (2016). Cortical thickness of neural substrates supporting cognitive empathy in individuals with schizophrenia . Schizophrenia research.

Viswanathan V, Lee S, Gilman JM, Kim BW, Lee N, Chamberlain L, Livengood SL, Raman K, Lee MJ, Kuster J, et al. (2015). Age-related striatal BOLD changes without changes in behavioral loss aversion . Frontiers in human neuroscience.

Breiter HC, Block M, Blood AJ, Calder B, Chamberlain L, Lee N, Livengood S, Mulhern FJ, Raman K, Schultz D, et al. (2015). Redefining neuromarketing as an integrated science of influence . Frontiers in human neuroscience.