• 20+ years of technical leadership in method development, validation, and regulatory science for molecular assays

• Long-standing contributor to AOAC INTERNATIONAL:

  • Served on multiple expert review panels for food microbiology, cannabis testing, and emerging analytical technologies

  • Participated in collaborative studies to establish PTM and OMA certifications for commercial assay platforms

• Has worked across industry, regulatory, and nonprofit sectors to align scientific rigor with public health goals

Specialty Areas: qPCR method validation, inclusivity/exclusivity panel design, shelf-life and spoilage studies, regulatory guidance development (FDA, USDA, ISO)