1. NomeliP. Nunez, PhD
49 Boulevard SE, Apt. #565, Atlanta, GA 30312-1873 | 512-965-0340 | nomeli@yahoo.com
Professional Profile
A results-focused, strategic and analytical Scientist with ability to turn concepts into working
solutions in the fields of Nutrition and Cancer Biology. Offering 15 plus years of comprehensive
experience as a hands on leader in the field of graduate education, scientific research, and early
career development. Thorough knowledge of preclinical cancer research and highly experienced in
grant funding policies and procedures. Consistent contributor to highly respected publications.
Skilled in peer review, grant administration, scientific writing and finance. Exceptional
interpersonal communication and liaison skills dealing with all levels of management and clients
both horizontally and vertically from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Effectively employs an
empowering, participatory management style encouraging accountability, teamwork and the
continuous improvement of desired results to generate accomplishment-driven workplace and
educational environments. Committed to providing and implementing solid solutions to ensure
symmetry of program goals leading to successful outcomes.
Core Competencies
Scientific Writing and Peer Review
Budget and Risk Management
Effective Lecturer
Project Management
Analytics – Data Collection
Collaboration & Relationship
Management
Team Building
Graduate Education Mentoring
Research Based Presentations
Trouble Shooting
Efficient use of Human Capital and
Equipment
Implement Sound Solutions
Consummate Team Player
Strategic Planning
Evaluate new technologies
Professional Experience
Georgia State University | Atlanta, GA
Associate Professor 08/2014 – Present
Interpret, Write and Review grant applications
Prioritize scope, objectives, program and resource requirements of research projects
Lecture and mentor undergraduate and graduate students
Lead, manage, and coordinate cancer and obesity related research programs
Liaise with other departments to coordinate molecular or cellular research with other
departments
Serve on the Academic Affairs and Faculty Appeals Committees
Review manuscripts of peer-review journals
Deliver formal scientific presentations locally and throughout the United States
University ofTexas | Austin,TX
Assistant Professor 08/2005 – 08/2012
2. Principle Investigator for the following grants:
a) National Institute of Health (NIH) Grant No. 5K22CA127519-02 (09/07-08/10)
b) American Cancer Society Research Scholar Grant (01/08-02/11)
c) Longevity Foundation Grant (09/07-08/09)
Provided scientific direction and supervised Post-Doctoral Fellows, Technical Personnel, and
project teams with regards to laboratory activities
Maintained accurate inventory and data records
Designed laboratory experiments, oversaw execution of experiments, and interpreted results
Lectured and Instructed undergraduate and graduate students in field of scientific research,
nutrition and obesity
Liaised with vendors regarding evaluation of new equipment and reagents and/or the need and
design for customized equipment
Reviewed manuscripts for a variety of peer-review journals
Served on multiple faculty committees
Recipient of the Katherine Ross Richards Centennial Teaching Fellowship of the College of
Natural Sciences
Grant ReviewCommittees
National Institute of Health (NIH)
American Cancer Society (ACS)
Longevity Foundation
USDA
Department of Defense (Prostate
Cancer)
Peer ReviewJournals
British Journal of Cancer
Brazilian Journal of Medical and
Biological Research
Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers &
Prevention
The Lancet
Experimental Biology and Medicine
Nutrition and Cancer
Molecular Carcinogenesis
Education
Washington State University | Pullman, WA
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)/Pharmacology/Toxicology – 08/1999
Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD
Master/Health Policy – 06/2002
University ofCalifornia | Santa Cruz, CA
Bachelor of Arts/ Biology – 06/1992