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Hire Dr. Melissa G.

United States

Profile Summary

PhD in Pharmacology with demonstrated proficiency in a variety of skills, from pre-clinical study design, business development, to project management. Proactive leader, experience in the ability to troubleshoot, initiate change, and implement improvement processes in diverse work environments. Dynamic science professional specializing in pre-clinical research with a proven ability to communicate clearly regarding goals, procedure, and research data. I am adaptable and continue to contribute intellectually to the scientific community as well as broaden and deepen my current management, communication, and business skill set.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Molecular Biology
• ☆ Predictive Modeling & Analytics
• ☆ Genetic Engineering
• ☆ Activism & Advocacy
• ☆ Medical Sciences
• ☆ Technical & Scientific Writing
• ☆ Sales & Marketing
• ☆ Project Management

Services

• Writing
• Consulting
• Product Development

Work Experience

Innovator in Residence

The Searchlite

2015 - Present

Equity Research Intern

Barrington Research

2014 - 2015

Predoctoral Fellow

University of Illinois at Chicago

2010 - 2015

Washington Fellow

ASPET

February 2014 - February 2014

Project Scientist

Explora BioLabs

2007 - 2010

Research Technician

University of Michigan Medical School

2005 - 2010

Intern

Pfizer Global Research and Development

May 2004 - August 2004

Education

PhD (Pharmacology)

University of Illinois at Chicago

August 2010 - May 2015

BS Genetic Engineering (Biology)

Cedar Crest College

2005 - 2010

Certificate in ADMET

UCSD- Extentsion

2007 - 2009

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

(2015). Regulation of IP3 Receptor Clustering and Ca2+ Signaling by Microtubule-Binding Protein EB3 is a Crucial Control of Endothelial Permeability. Cell Reports.

(2014). KIF13B Regulates Angiogenesis through Golgi-Plasma Membrane Trafficking of VEGFR2 in Endothelial Cells. Journal of Cell Science.

(2012). VE-cadherin Signaling Induces EB3 Phosphorylation to Suppress Microtubule Growth and Stabilize Adherens Junctions. Molecular Cell.

(2011). The Thrombomodulin Analogue Solulin Promotes Reperfusion and Reduces Infarct Volume in a Thrombotic Model of Stroke. Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis.

(2008). Activation of Latent PDGF-CC by Tissue Plasminogen Activator Induces Loss of Blood Brain Barrier Integrity During Ischemic Stroke. Nature Medicin.