Experienced virologist with a Ph.D in Microbiology and Infectious Diseases from the National Center for Biodefense and Infectious Diseases at George Mason University, VA. Expertise in working with highly pathogenic and endemic infectious diseases. Skilled in teaching, virology, research design, molecular methods and scientific writing. Expertise in HIV and Lentivirus infection as well as VLP (virus-like-particle) and viral vector production. Published in peer reviewed journals and conference proceedings, and a co-inventor in USPTO patents pertaining to novel antiviral therapeutics and vaccines.