Resume
Omaha, NE 68142
Email: Shaun@thelabtools.com
Professional Experience
Medical Writer – Program Lead
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. | Jul 2023 – March 2025
- Program lead for all clinical and regulatory documents associated with endometrial cancer and myelodysplastic syndromes.
- Provided support for myelofibrosis, multiple myeloma, and other oncology programs.
- Collaborated with clinical, regulatory, and biostatistics teams to ensure documentation met program strategy.
- Authored and managed various regulatory and clinical documents including CSRs, investigator’s brochures, protocols, and briefing books.
Graduate Researcher
University of Nebraska Medical Center | Aug 2019 – May 2024
- Translated complex research in biology and nucleic acid-protein interactions into clear narratives.
- Developed expertise in manuscript preparation, grant writing, and data interpretation.
Scientific Communication (Intern)
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. | Jun 2021 – Sep 2021
- Developed transparent, concise materials for medical science liaisons, physicians, and key opinion leaders.
- Tailored scientific content for various audiences to bridge research with real-world application.
Lead Chemist
Marianna Industries | Aug 2015 – Dec 2018
- Conducted HPLC analysis on FDA-regulated chemicals, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
Quality Control Chemist
Braden Sutphin Ink Company | Sep 2011 – Sep 2014
- Analyzed and adjusted formulations to meet industry standards while ensuring quality and compliance.
Teaching Experience
Chemistry Professor
University of Nebraska Omaha | Jan 2025 – Present
- Developing and delivering clear, structured explanations of complex chemical principles.
- Translating intricate scientific information for diverse audiences and guiding students through troubleshooting procedures.
Education
PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Nebraska Medical Center | May 2024
Emphasis: Molecular biophysics, DNA-protein interactions, atomic force microscopy (AFM).
BS in Medicinal Chemistry
University of Nebraska Omaha | May 2019
Certifications & Awards
- AMWA Essential Skills Program – Completed 2024
- RAPS Courses – Completed 2024
- Intermediate Medical Writing: Investigational Applications
- Intermediate Medical Writing: Medical Devices
- Intermediate Medical Writing: Pharmaceuticals and Biologics
- NIH T32 Fellowship - Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia Drug Discovery
- Medicinal Chemistry BS certified by the American Chemical Society (ACS)
Scientific Publications
- Filliaux S, Bertelsen C, Baughman H, Komives E, Lyubchenko YL. The interaction of NF-κB transcription factor with centromeric chromatin. J Phys Chem B. 2024;128(24):5803-5813.
- Filliaux S, Sun Z, Lyubchenko YL. Nanoscale structure, interactions, and dynamics of centromere nucleosomes. Biomacromolecules. 2024;25(8):4715-4727.
- Rafa AY, Filliaux S, Lyubchenko YL. Nanoscale characterization of the interaction of nucleosomes with H1 linker histone. Int J Mol Sci. 2024;26(1):303.
- Zagorski K, Pandey K, Rajaiah R, Olwenyi O, Bade A, Acharya A, Johnston M, Filliaux S, Lyubchenko YL, Byrareddy S. Modular nanoarray vaccine for SARS-CoV-2. Nanomedicine. 2022;46:102604.
- Sun Z, Stormberg T, Filliaux S, Lyubchenko YL. Three-way DNA junction as an end label for DNA in atomic force microscopy studies. Int J Mol Sci. 2022;23(19):11404.
- Stormberg T, Filliaux S, Baughman HER, Komives EA, Lyubchenko YL. Transcription factor NF-κB unravels nucleosomes. Biochim Biophys Acta Gen Subj. 2021;1865(9):129934.
- Stormberg T, Vemulapalli S, Filliaux S, Lyubchenko YL. Effect of histone H4 tail on nucleosome stability and internucleosomal interactions. Sci Rep. 2021;11(1):24086.