Nomeli P. Nunez is an Associate Professor at Georgia State University with over 15 years of experience in cancer and nutrition research. She has a PhD in Pharmacology/Toxicology from Washington State University and has received grants from NIH, American Cancer Society, and Longevity Foundation. Her expertise includes scientific writing, grant review, project management, data analysis, and mentoring graduate students. Previously, she was an Assistant Professor at University of Texas at Austin where she led research programs and supervised laboratory activities.

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