Mai Walters

I’m a Resourceful Research Associate with hands-on experience in preclinical R&D and biomedical research study management. I synthesize publications, guide experimental design, and author clear protocols that keep work compliant, reproducible, and decision-ready.

In my current role as an Associate Researcher, I independently led in vitro and ex vivo drug product characterization studies for dissolvable microneedle patch formulations. I authored and maintained GDP-compliant study protocols and SOPs, executed a 7-day survival minipig pharmacokinetic study, and ensured cold-chain integrity to −80°C storage while achieving 94.6% relative AUC comparability between API formulations.

I also strengthen study quality by validating delivery assays, troubleshooting analytical and instrument workflows, and translating experimental objectives into actionable timelines. Previously, as a Project Manager at Tufts University Comparative Medicine Services, I managed a concurrent portfolio of client-driven preclinical studies, delivered hands-on training, maintained IACUC/USDA/AAALAC compliance, and presented research initiatives at the 2025 Massachusetts Society for Medical Research (MSMR) conference.