Olesia G. - STEM Specialist/ Biology and Physical Chemistry Domain Expert

Clearwater, United States

Experience

May 2025 - Present

8 months

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 months

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

2 years

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 months

Baltimore, United States

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 months

Baltimore, United States

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 months

Chapel Hill, United States

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 months

Largo, United States

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.

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.