New York City Metropolitan Area
PhD-trained pharmacist, epidemiologist, genomics scientist, and microbiologist with over a decade of experience spanning molecular microbiology, genomics, bioinformatics, diagnostics, and scientific publishing — now focused on medical writing, publication planning, and scientific communications for biotech and pharma. Currently managing publication portfolios in infectious diseases and oncology at Medical Diagnostic Laboratories, delivering manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and congress materials in alignment with medical affairs strategies. Skilled in Datavision, iEnvision, Veeva Vault, and Symplectic for publication workflows, with deep knowledge of Good Publication Practices (GPP), AMA style, and ethical authorship. Across my career, I have authored/co-authored 60+ peer-reviewed publications, pioneered the discovery of the mcr-9 resistance gene in Africa, and developed novel molecular assays (BV, HPV, UTI). I thrive at the intersection of scientific innovation and clear communication — translating complex clinical and genomic data into impactful narratives for clinicians, researchers, and stakeholders. In addition to publications management, I bring strong expertise in next-generation sequencing (NGS), bioinformatics, and data analytics. Proficient in Python, R, and GraphPad, I design and analyze large-scale clinical and genomic datasets, create clear visualizations, and integrate multi-omics insights (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics) to support diagnostics and therapeutic strategies. Hands-on laboratory experience includes designing, validating, and implementing rapid multiplex PCR and NGS assays for infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and oncology applications. I have led end-to-end workflows from sample preparation and sequencing through data interpretation, ensuring accuracy, reproducibility, and clinical relevance. Professional memberships include AMWA, ASM, and RAPS.
Lead publication planning and execution support for Amgen’s Precision Medicine organization, helping drive biomarker- and PMed-focused publication strategy across multiple therapeutic areas. Partner with Precision Medicine Leads, Therapeutic Area Heads, Clinical Development, Computational Biology, Scientific Communications, and publication stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and advance high-impact scientific publications. Support end-to-end publication development, including content collection and curation, scientific writing, literature review, authorship coordination, submission planning, and response to reviewer feedback, while maintaining scientific rigor and compliance with publication standards. Track publication opportunities, monitor PMed publication metrics, support quarterly publication reviews, and help identify datasets and scientific outputs with strong publication potential. Contribute to cross-functional planning, stakeholder alignment, process improvement, and the use of AI-enabled tools to improve publication efficiency, scalability, and operational execution.
Supervise, design, and direct graduate students research in translational genomics, molecular biology, bioinformatics, drug discovery, and scientific writing.
For University of Pretoria, I supervised and facilitated postgraduate students and an Honours student in completing their research projects. I am acknowledged for publishing at least 10 articles per year and executing my personal Microbiome research project. I present research results at meetings and engage in result publication. I lead the establishment of a mini-sequencing laboratory and purchased an Oxford Nanopore Minion sequencer to characterise the lung-gut microbiome and resistance mechanisms. Also, I trained, guided, and assisted other students in completing relevant projects and assignments with a focus on building capacity.
• Oversaw peer-review processes for multiple research topics, coordinating multi-author submissions, reviewer assignments, and editorial decisions. • Launched and managed special issues/research topics that generated highly cited publications, aligning with journal strategy and scientific communication standards. • Ensured compliance with GPP3, PhRMA, and Sunshine Act disclosures in manuscripts and conference materials.
• Serve as manuscript editor and peer-review coordinator, ensuring alignment with Good Publication Practice (GPP), AMA style, and ICMJE authorship guidelines. • Manage end-to-end publication workflows from submission through final decision, collaborating with authors, reviewers, and editorial boards to maintain scientific accuracy and compliance. • Provide scientific and medical writing support by editing manuscripts, abstracts, and special issues for clarity, consistency, and regulatory compliance. • Apply expertise in publication planning, author engagement, and ethical standards to support high-impact journal output.
Delivered support in the planning and setting up of pharmacy and securing license to operate the pharmacy. Streamline operational activities by stocking medicines at appropriate locations. Conduct visits to the pharmacy to ensure smooth running of the facility and ensure compliance with Pharmacy council regulations