Objective: To secure a position as a research scientist in a
biotech/pharmaceutical company where I can offer my expertise.
Professional Experience
Toronto Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology/ Toronto, ON 07/21/2013 to
present
PKPD (Pharmacokinetics/ Pharmacodynamics) Scientist
. Perform statistical analyses used to determine Bioavailability,
Bioequivalence, Dose proportionality, Time effects and safety using
Kinetica.
. Prepared PK/PD report in phase 1 studies and Bioequivalence study
report in phase 1 study.
PRACS Institute/ Mississauga, ON
06/19/2012 to 03/20/2013
PKPD (Pharmacokinetics/ Pharmacodynamics) Scientist
. Perform statistical analyses used to determine Bioavailability,
Bioequivalence, Dose proportionality, Time effects and safety using
SAS.
. Perform simulations to predict plasma drug concentration for a
variety of dosing.
. Perform in vitro-in vivo correlations in order to establish
predictive in vivo model.
. Write simple PK models; assess the "Goodness of fit" of the model,
being familiar with basic PK parameters and concepts associated
with a single compartment.
Cetero Research/ Mississauga, ON 04/04/2012 to 06/19/2012
PKPD (Pharmacokinetics/ Pharmacodynamics) Scientist
. Perform statistical analyses used to determine Bioavailability,
Bioequivalence, Dose proportionality, Time effects and safety using
SAS.
. Perform simulations to predict plasma drug concentration for a
variety of dosing.
. Perform in vitro-in vivo correlations in order to establish
predictive in vivo model.
. Write simple PK models; assess the "Goodness of fit" of the model,
being familiar with basic PK parameters and concepts associated
with a single compartment.
Toronto Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology/ Toronto, ON 02/21/2009 to
04/16/2012
Lecturer in Pharmacology, Statistics, Biology and Methods of
Pharmaceutical
Analysis
. Worked under GLP conditions; have written regulatory-standard SOPs,
protocols and reports for High Performance Liquid Chromatography
(HPLC), and Dissolution Analyses.
. Supervised graduate students on instrument (HPLC and Dissolution
Apparatus) handling and experimental method development and
validation.
. Taught fundamental principles of Pharmacology, Statistics, Biology
and Methods of Pharmaceutical Analysis to graduate students.
PKPD (Pharmacokinetics/ Pharmacodynamics) Scientist and Microdialysis
Specialist-Part time
. Prepared and conducted tests and analyses of several hydrophilic
and lipophilic model drugs to assess their skin penetration and
study their pharmacokinetics in skin. Compiled data/ results
statistically analyzed and prepared reports.
. Conducted PK/PD data analysis (modeling and simulation) using
softwares such as Kinetica. and worked closely with regulatory
affairs personnel to provide PK/PD results in support of regulatory
affairs communications and presentations as needed.
. Prepared PK/PD report in phase 1 studies and Bioequivalence study
report in phase 1 study.
Long Island University/ Long Island, NY 01/03/2006 to 12/21/2008
Arnold and Marie Schwartz College
Teaching and Research Assistant
. Worked under GLP conditions; have written regulatory-standard SOPs,
protocols and reports for non-clinical studies.
. Performed statistical analyses using software like Excel (Anova, t-
test, p-value) and compiled records using other software (Microsoft
word and PowerPoint).
. Operated and maintained laboratory equipment and prepared solutions
and formulations for graduate laboratory experiments.
. Supervised Pharmacy undergraduate students on instrument handling
and Pharmaceutical preparations practice.
. Conducted PK/PD data analysis (modeling and simulation) using
software such as WinNonlin.
Education
Long Island University, Long Island, NY 01/03/2006 to 09/13/2012
Arnold and Marie Schwartz College
Ph.D. Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Long Island University, Long Island, NY 01/03/2005 to 12/21/2006
Arnold and Marie Schwartz College
Master Degree in Pharmaceutics and Cosmetic Science
University of Pharmacy of Abidjan, Ivory Coast, West Africa
01/05/1996 to 04/21/2002
Pharmacy Degree (PharmD)
Publications/Abstracts/Posters
Publications in Refereed Journals
Optimization of perfusate pH to improve microdialysis recovery of
lipophilic compounds.
Ph.D. Thesis, Arnold and Marie Schwartz College, Long Island
University - USA, 2006- 2012. Journal of pharmaceutical and
toxicological methods.
Skin Exposure of Drugs with Saturable Plasma Protein Binding - a
microdialysis study of cefazolin and ceftriaxone.
Ph.D. Thesis, Arnold and Marie Schwartz College, Long Island
University - USA, 2006- 2012. Journal of pharmaceutical sciences.
Preliminaries of Primary Homeostasis Studies on Presumed Healthy People
in the Tropical Environment of Abidjan- Ivory Coast in West Africa.
PharmD. Thesis, University of Pharmacy of Abidjan - Ivory Coast (West
Africa), 2002.
Presentations and Conferences
Optimization of perfusate pH to improve microdialysis recovery of
lipophilic compounds.
AAPS Conference in Los Angeles, Arnold and Marie Schwartz College,
Long Island University - USA, 2009.
Skin Exposure of Drugs with Saturable Plasma Protein Binding - a
microdialysis study of cefazolin and ceftriaxone.
AAPS Conference in Atlanta, Arnold and Marie Schwartz College, Long
Island University - USA, 2008.
Preliminaries of Primary Homeostasis Studies on Presumed Healthy People
in the Tropical Environment of Abidjan- Ivory Coast in West Africa.
PharmD. Thesis, University of Pharmacy of Abidjan - Ivory Coast (West
Africa), 2002.
Curriculum Vitae