• Investigated the control and functional significance of CID/CENP-A in Drosophila centromeres • Completed 3 PhD project lines- exhibited organizational, multi-tasking, and data analysis skills. • CID loading in Drosophila embryos is RNA polymerase II independent-- scientific publication • Developed protein depletion system in fruit fly by co-implementing CRISPR-Cas9 and auxin inducible degradation system • Collaborated on 2 projects in intra-departmental groups- developed collaborative and interpersonal skills • Communicated results via written & oral presentations at lab meetings, journal clubs and departmental seminars

• Demonstrated that GCN5 expression could be a potential biomarker during early events of acquired resistance in leukemic cells- scientific publication • Managed 4 experimental objectives to address the hypothesis- learned organizational and multi-tasking skills • Handled multiple cell lines, and implemented major molecular biological methodologies- sharpened technical skills • Collaborated with 3 team members, fulfilled aim of studies- developed collaborative and team-player skills