Who am I?
Well, I'm an experienced scientist and program manager that looking for a career in science management, evaluation and communications where I can translate the medical and microbial research and technology into a form that the public, researchers and decision-makers can use to make the world a richer, safer, and healthier place.
I've done quite a lot of training and traveling in the past decade. I've become an expert in many biological and medical science topics - from molecular biology and radiation sciences to oncology and environmental health. Looking from my resume, it might seem like a very non-linear trip, bouncing from academia to industry and jumping into medicine and then into policy. But for me, its been a very logical progression toward reaching my career goal.
Simply stated, my career and life goal is to help people live better lives. From developing tools for bioremediation to researching pathways in colorectal cancer - I want to help people live healthier safer lives. I can imagine many ways to reach my goal. I have interests in science communication, research, program management, policy analysis and grant or budget evaluation. I find many fields of biomedical research, drug and medical device development very interesting.
I also have an interest in improving relationships in science. That could be by improving programs or outreach or simply by creating inclusive environments. I have lived and traveled through the US, France and South Korea and I was also able to indulge my international interests in the Johns Hopkins Postdoc Association. (Did you know more than half of America's life science postdoc are international?) I have encountered and experience a wide range of philosophies, religions and personalities along the way as well. I continue to speak out for science communication and for improvement in our own nation's ability to communicate science to the public.
I hope to make this dream a reality beginning in Washington DC. Whether it's work for an advocacy or non-profit organization, a biotech company, a state or federal government office or many of the alphabet soup acronyms that fly around DC.
Beyond all my work, I hope to be a good father and husband. I love traveling. Where ever I go, I make sure to bring extra camera batteries and an open mind.
I'm a diabetic, which isn't the greatest or worst thing in the world, but I hope to help bring a message of hope to new diabetics and current people struggling. Diabetes is what first drew me to life sciences and I truly believe that health science research is the sole reason I am alive and happy today. I'm always willing and wanting to talk to people about their own struggle and help. Let me know if you have a Walk-A-Thon, fundraiser, awareness event, or anything else related to diabetes prevention and care.
If you have some thoughts, suggestions, or even a job path for me to consider, please feel free to leave a comment or write to me on LinkedIn.
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