Motivated research scientist with a strong understanding of cancer biology and tumor immunology focusing on the development of novel cancer immunotherapies. Over 10+ years of in-depth knowledge of molecular and cellular biology techniques for cancer immunotherapy research with expertise in many areas including molecular cloning, Western blotting, qPCR, viral transduction, siRNA/ASO/LNA gene- knockdown assays, immunohistochemistry/confocal microscopy, immunophenotyping using 26 parameters flow cytometry, ELISA, Elispot, T-cell proliferation and enzymatic assays. Extensive experience in human tumor xenograft models, mouse syngeneic models and genetically-engineered mouse models of cancer immunotherapy and drug development. Developing expertise in humanized mouse models.