Nimit L. Patel

SUMMARY OF SKILLS
 9 years of experience in areas of multimodal preclinical imaging techniques and analysis, animal handling, and cancer research
 Expert in preclinical optical and ultrasound imaging techniques
 Extensive knowledge of in-vivo drug testing and animal model development
 Knowledge of cancer research methods and protocols, computerized analysis of data and advanced statistics
 Energetic self-starter with excellent analytical, communication, organizational, documentation skills

WORK EXPERIENCE
 Research preclinical optical imaging techniques and analysis procedures to support the efforts of Frederick National Laboratory for cancer research
 Assist and train researchers for imaging experiments
 Maintain optical imaging laboratory and equipment in state of operational readiness
 Monitor/manage data transfer
 Work to improve imaging and data analysis capabilities
 Assist in preparation of animal research protocols and in maintenance of imaging facility in compliance with pertinent state and federal regulations

HONORS AND ACCOLADES
 Member of “Tau Beta Pi Engineer Honor Society”
 Member of “National Scholar Honor Society”
 “Pay It Forward Scholarship” - sponsored by The University of Texas at Arlington (2007-2008)
 University Gold medal for securing highest grades in an academic year (2005)