EDUCATION

PhD, Oral Biology and Pathology, 1992. STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY—Stony Brook, NY

BS, Biology, 1986. STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY—Stony Brook, NY

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE—Tarpon Springs, FL
Adjunct Professor | Aug 2019 – present
• Within the Department of Natural Science, teach lecture and laboratory courses in fundamentals in biology, anatomy and physiology, and microbiology

UNION COUNTY COLLEGE—Cranford, NJ
Adjunct Professor | Jan 2018 – May 2019
• Within the STEM Division, taught microbiology courses each semester designed for students entering the health professions.

MIDDLESEX COUNTY COLLEGE—Edison, NJ
Adjunct Professor | Jan 1998 – May 2019
• Within the Department of Natural Sciences, taught introductory or upper-level courses each semester from the following offerings: introductory biology, general biology, microbiology, cell biology, biomedical ethics, and biotechnology.

COLGATE-PALMOLIVE, Oral Care Division—Piscataway, NJ

Associate Director, Early Research | Jan 2017 – Oct 2017
Manager of Technology, Early Research | Nov 2011 – Dec 2016
Senior Technical Associate, Product Development | Jan 2006 – Oct 2011
Technical Associate, Product Development | Feb 2002 – Dec 2005
Senior Research Scientist, Advanced Technology | Jan 1997 – Jan 2002
Research Scientist, Advanced Technology | Sept 1992 – Dec 1996

• Actively led R&D group charged with developing biotechnology advances in the area of oral care products (toothpaste, mouthwash, whitening treatments and dental gum). Oversaw the work of nine professionals spanning research scientists up to PhD level technical associates.
• Identified and validated new technologies and developed oral care products deemed marketable. Conceptualized project plans and conducted both laboratory and clinical studies to document efficacy.
• Presented scientific data related to the etiology and treatment of dental caries, tooth sensitivity, enamel protection, dry mouth and gum disease to professional audiences, such as the American Dental Association, the International Association for Dental Research and dental schools where future dentists and dental hygienists are educated. Also travelled extensively in Southeast Asia to lecture at health ministries as a public service to promote oral care.
• Developed training modules and webinars for the company’s sales team as well as dental professionals and industry thought leaders.
• Engaged external collaborators (academic professionals, startup biotechnology firms or other entities) to coordinate joint research as appropriate.
• Authored and submitted Investigational New Drug Applications (INDs) and New Drug Applications (NDAs). Met with FDA to discuss both active systems as well as models for testing vis-à-vis modifications to current FDA Monographs.
• Hired staff, created individualized professional development plans and conducted formal performance evaluations.
• Mentored interns—typically pre-professional healthcare students interested in research.