Accomplished professor with extensive experience in leading interdisciplinary research initiatives, grant writing, and team collaboration. Proven ability to mentor students and drive impactful projects in biochemistry.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Professor of Biochemistry
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno
07.2017 - 06.2026
Chaired Department, overseeing strategic initiatives and faculty development from 2017 to 2024.
Served as Interim Chair for Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, guiding departmental operations and faculty engagement.
Supervised research laboratory, managing projects and teaching courses to enhance student learning and research output.
Senior Scientist
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Oakland
2000 - 06.2017
Led initiatives addressing obesity and chronic diseases, resulting in enhanced community health programs
Supervised research laboratory, focusing on innovative projects in nutritional sciences
Instructed courses on nutritional sciences, fostering student understanding of complex dietary principles
Professor
University of Alberta
Edmonton
06.1988 - 06.2000
Assistant Professor (1988 - 1991); Associate Professor (1991 - 1995), Professor (1995 -2000)
Managed daily operations of research laboratory and delivered courses
Director, Lipid and Lipoprotein Research Group (1999 - 2000)
Education
Ph.D. - Biochemistry
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno
09-1982
Bachelor of Science - Medical Sciences
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV
05-1977
High School Diploma -
Bellarmine College Preparatory
San Jose, CA
06-1972
Skills
Grant writing
Team leadership
Project management
Student mentoring
Effective communication
Presentation skills
Verbal and written communication
Workshops and seminars
Performance evaluations
Lectures and discussions
Student performance evaluation
Research proposals
Academic publication
Class lectures
Interpersonal relations
Peer collaboration
Interdisciplinary research
Conflict resolution
Faculty communication
Research leadership
Accomplishments
Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (2025)
Appointed Alica and Fred Ottoboni Endowed Chair in Diet and Disease Prevention (2022)
Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute Career Achievement Award (2013)
US National Institutes of Health MERIT Award (2010)
Medical Research Council of Canada Senior Scientist Award (1999)
Associate Professor of Biochemistry at Indira Gandhi Institute Of Dental SciencesAssociate Professor of Biochemistry at Indira Gandhi Institute Of Dental Sciences
Research Assistant Professor at Mississippi State University - Meridian CampusResearch Assistant Professor at Mississippi State University - Meridian Campus