Alaina Shumate Email & Phone Number

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Advisor: Dr. Steven SalzbergIn my graduate studies so far I have focused on developing an open-source software tool called Liftoff to transfer gene annotations between closely-related genomes. This method has been applied to annotate new/improved genome assemblies of a wide-range of species.

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

TA for course Genomic Data Science

Greater San Diego Area

Stanford CA

• Characterized a wide range of small molecule-binding aptamers using a high-throughput surface plasmon resonance strategy on a Biacore X100.
• Measured kinetic and affinity properties of aptamers at physiologically relevant Mg2+ concentrations for future use as sensors in RNA-based genetic regulatory devices. Conducted in vivo characterization of RNA-based.
• Used flow cytometry to characterize devices… Show more Characterized a wide range of small molecule-binding aptamers using a high-throughput surface plasmon resonance strategy on a Biacore X100.
• Used flow cytometry to characterize devices responsive to theophylline, neomycin, and tetracycline.
• Analyzed flow cytometry data using Matlab to determine the ability of these devices to reliably control different reporter genes. Show less

Mountain View, California

Conducted research in Lynn Rothschild's synthetic biology lab in the astrobiology division of NASA Ames. Contributed to the working prototype of a biological unmanned aerial vehicle as one of 15 members of the 2014 Stanford Brown Spelman International Genetically Engineered Machine competition team. Developed a method to mitigate the effects of horizontal.

Stanford, California

Contributed to the development of a bioengineering and biodesign curriculum for 20 high school students participating in the 8-week camp.Gave a 1 hour lecture with 5 other iGEM team members about synthetic biology and the creation of a biological unmanned aerial vehicle.Organized logistics such as contacting guest lecturers, securing meeting space, and.

Stanford, California

Assisted coordinators with planning summer academic and sports camps at Stanford University.Generated and developed billing reports, fielded client inquiries, and resolved client issues.Lived with conference attendees and fulfilled on call duties to resolve after hours issues.

Casper, Wyoming Area

Contributed to a state-wide effort to digitize all medical records. Scanned paper records into digital system while protecting personal patient information.Indexed and organized digitized records for efficient and accurate look-up.Prepared paper records for proper discarding to prevent HIPPA violations.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Bioinformatics

Bachelor'S Degree, Bioengineering

High School

Activities and Societies: National Honors Society