jeanette grant

* Designed and managed in vitro and in vivo efficacy evaluations of investigational anti-cancer agents (small molecule and biologic) for over 40 clients and over 60 distinct projects * Worked with clients to create and maintain well-defined timelines, budgets, and deliverables * Communicated with lab staff and clients to track progress and troubleshoot issues in a timely manner * Facilitated project team meetings with defined meeting goals, assigned action items, and ensured their completion * Developed and maintained client relationships resulting in multi-part contracts that extended into IND submission and clinical trials * Organized and compiled data into final reports for client approval * Prepared proposals & contracts and facilitated contracting process resulting in over $500,000 in revenue per year

* Planned and executed lesson plans for 120 students in grades 5-8 in the following subjects: science, social studies, language arts, and religion. * Facilitated a learning environment conducive to a variety of learning styles and abilities * Assisted Principal with national accreditation preparation, including in-depth studies, resulting in accreditation through the Western Catholic Education Association

* Laboratory of Steven Dubinett, MD * Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine * Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine * Conducted independent thesis-drive research leading to published manuscript and dissertation entitled “A novel molecular pathway for Snail-dependent, SPARC-mediated invasion in Non Small Cell Lung Cancer pathogenesis” * Trained five undergraduate, medical, and graduate students on laboratory techniques and managed their projects * Published review article and preparing first-author manuscript for publication * Submitted and received funding for two grant proposals- one extramural and one intramural * Presented findings at three international conferences

* Lead small laboratory and discussion sections for Microbiology and LS3-Molecular Biology courses * Prepared lessons and study materials for four course sections of 20-30 students each * Contributed material to and proctored course exams for over 200 students * Received the student-nominated “Certificate of Distinction in Teaching” for excellence in undergraduate teaching

Activities and Societies: Gryphon Circle, Beta Beta Beta, Student-Alumni Association, Honors Program