Olesia G.
STEM Specialist/ Biology and Physical Chemistry Domain Expert
Experience
May 2025 - Present
7 monthsSTEM Specialist/ Biology and Physical Chemistry Domain Expert
Handshake AI
- Serve as domain specialist in biology and physical chemistry, providing expert opinion for AI training.
- Perform data annotation and quality assessment for scientific content.
- Translate complex concepts into structured data for machine learning applications.
Aug 2024 - Mar 2024
-1 years -4 monthsBusiness Development Consultant, CIMED Capstone Project – MenoPatch
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Led the development and market positioning of MenoPatch, a transdermal hormone replacement therapy device.
- Orchestrated strategic partnerships with venture funds and healthcare consulting firms, enhancing project visibility and credibility.
- Contributed to the design and execution of comprehensive business strategies aligned with clinical objectives and market needs.
- Received Clinical Impact Award at CIMED Capstone Project Showcase.
- Secured partnerships that advanced the project's development and market positioning.
Jan 2024 - Present
1 year 11 monthsBusiness Lead and Algorithm Improvement Designer, AmIsick Capstone Project
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Handled the business aspects of the Amisick project, an innovative platform designed to predict illness patterns using advanced data analytics and AI algorithms.
- Conducted interviews with medical doctors, clinicians, and nurses to gather feedback and incorporate their insights into product improvements.
- Designed improvements for algorithms to enhance the project's performance and efficiency.
- Collaborated remotely with a multidisciplinary team to integrate AI solutions.
Sep 2023 - Apr 2025
1 year 8 monthsBaltimore, United States
Managing Director, EXCEL – EV Core Facility
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
- Founded the EXCEL - EV Core Facility, developing all documentation and processes for efficient operation.
- Advised researchers on extracellular vesicle (EV) studies, enhancing the robustness of their methodologies and data presentation.
- Collaborated with researchers to write and edit EV-related sections of manuscripts, ensuring alignment with international standards like MISEV.
- Developed training modules on EV research and scientific writing, improving team skills and compliance with quality standards.
- Fostered partnerships with research institutions and industry, integrating new technologies to expand the facility's impact.
- Assisted multiple research teams in publishing EV-related findings in reputable journals.
- Enhanced operational efficiency through standardized protocols and quality control measures.
Feb 2023 - Apr 2025
2 years 3 monthsBaltimore, United States
Research Associate (Faculty)
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
- Led multiple research projects in neuroscience and immunology and molecular biology, and drug delivery (including targeted drug-delivery to B cells) serving as Co-Investigator on NIH grants.
- Managed the characterization of extracellular vesicles derived from nervous system cells, contributing to pioneering research in neurodegenerative diseases.
- Collaborated closely with researchers to develop, write, and edit manuscripts, ensuring alignment with top journal standards.
- Assessed the factuality and relevance of scientific texts, enhancing the quality of publications.
- Represented the laboratory at national and international conferences, delivering invited talks and building relationships with stakeholders.
- Successfully published articles in journals including Cell Reports, PNAS, and Journal of Extracellular Vesicles.
- Improved manuscript acceptance rates by enhancing the quality and impact of submissions.
- Submitted multiple NIH, DOD, and private foundations grants.
Aug 2017 - Oct 2020
3 years 3 monthsChapel Hill, United States
Research Specialist
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Provided analytical services to internal and external.
- Developed and validated physical and analytical test methods to improve service offerings.
- Led efforts to improve financial performance, transforming the core facility from operating at a deficit to achieving annual break-even.
- Delivered workshops on nanomedicine and scientific writing to internal teams and external collaborators.
- Increased customer base by 300% through strategic initiatives and effective marketing strategies.
- Delivered presentations to internal teams and external collaborators, effectively communicating complex technical information.
- Successfully repositioned the core facility to financial stability.
- Expanded service offerings and client base, increasing revenue and market presence.
Oct 2015 - Mar 2017
1 year 6 monthsLargo, United States
Raman Spectroscopy Specialist
Kaligia Biosciences
- Designed and developed an optical point-of-care system utilizing NIR laser and spectrometer for in-vivo skin spectral measurements.
- Conducted testing and validation to ensure system accuracy and compliance with industry and regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including researchers, engineers, and clinicians, to present data and discuss project progress.
- Contributed to the development of an innovative diagnostic tool, enhancing the company's product portfolio.
Summary
- Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from Russian Academy of Sciences and Postdoctoral Fellowship in Molecular Biology from Johns Hopkins University.
- 10+ years of multidisciplinary research experience in nanotechnology, material science, drug delivery, and neurodegenerative diseases.
- Strong publication record in high-impact journals (PNAS, Journal of Extracellular Vesicles, ACS Nano, Cell Reports).
- Proven expertise in experimental design, data analysis, data annotation, scientific writing, and peer review, including FDA and regulatory considerations.
- Skilled at stakeholder outreach (academia, industry, national labs) and cross-functional collaboration to advance research projects from concept to execution.
- Experience with machine learning applications, AI-driven analytics, optical devices, and non-invasive modalities (NIR, Raman, etc.) for biomedical diagnostics.
Languages
Russian
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
MBA in Business Analytics · Champaign, United States
Joint Institute for High Temperature of Russian Academy of Sciences
PhD · Physical Chemistry · Moscow, Russian Federation
Bauman Moscow State Technical University
MEng · Physics · Moscow, Russian Federation
Need a freelancer? Find your match in seconds.
Try FRATCH GPT More actions
Similar Freelancers
Discover other experts with similar qualifications and experience
- English
- Deutsch
2025 © FRATCH.IO GmbH. All rights reserved.