Allison K. Hester, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Bergisch Gladbach, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE

Palo Alto, CA, US

San Antonio, Texas, US

San Antonio, Texas, US

My doctoral research project focused on age-associated declines in thymic tolerance and proposed that age-associated declines in tissue restricted antigen (TRA) expression diminishes negative selection of TRA-specific T cells during aging which may in turn contribute to increases in autoimmune susceptibility. My project involved a newly developed flow.

San Antonio, Texas, US

San Antonio, Texas, US

Graduate Research Student conducting research which proposes that oxidative stress generated by low catalase levels in thymic stromal cells promotes a key physiological function in the young, steady state thymus by promoting negative selection of potentially auto-reactive T cells. In May of 2018 I successfully defended my written and two hour oral.

The Society for Advancement of Hispanics/Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) is a society of scientists dedicated to fostering the success of Hispanic/Chicano and Native American scientists from college students to professionals to attain advanced degrees, careers and positions of leadership. The UT Health San Antonio chapter works to.

An organization at UT Health San Antonio created to serve as a resource to minority biomedical research Scientist Trainees and as a support system to help Black student-scientists matriculate through graduate studies by providing a relatable community to aid in academic excellence.

Developed a rodent model of binge eating to identify differences in acquisition, extinction, and reinstatement of cocaine self-administration. The study showed that binge prone rodents were more sensitive to cocaine and to environmental cues associated with cocaine.

New York, US

Washington, D.C., US

University Mentor to first generation college students. To support first year college freshman with adjusting to the academic and social environment on Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) member school campuses - Howard University.

Aimed at engaging, recruiting, and training highly qualified undergraduate students from underrepresented minority and other disparity populations, from local universities, into minority health and health disparities and clinical and translational research careers.The internships are supported through the Center of Excellence for Health Disparities in Our.

Atlanta, GA, US

The CDC/TMCF Ambassador Program serves as an opportunity for selected Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) member-school students interested in careers in public health to tour the CDC, shadow staff, and discuss & present relevant topics with senior staff. Throughout the academic school year CDC/TMCF ambassadors enlighten their community and their.

Chevy Chase, Maryland, US

Conducted Research during the summer of 2013 with James Kamau Mbugua of The University of Nairobi. We studied ways to remove carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide from wastewater throughout the city of Nairobi. During my overseas collaboration at The University of Nairobi, I learned ways in which to adapt my communication style to more effectively connect.

Columbus, Ohio, US

Sell merchandise to valued customers. Greet customers with a friendly smile and perform personal shopper duties

Washington, D.C., US

Cited for excellence in interpersonal communications, teamwork, customer service, and flexibility.Administrative tasks and secretarial experience in office environment.Attend detailed meetings in the Department of PediatricsUsed various methods of Microsoft Office to input data into spreadsheets. Utilized Microsoft Word to proofread research papers.

Ethnographic Research Program designed to provide students with research experiences in cultural awareness, immersion experiences and increasing knowledge in areas of national security and intelligence. The program emphasizes research through enhancement of critical and analytical thinking, oral and written communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.

London, England, GB

Cited for excellence in interpersonal communications, teamwork, customer service, flexibilityand reliability.* Perform administrative tasks.* Attend detailed meetings about the company; used various methods of Microsoft Excel toinput data into spreadsheets. Also utilized Microsoft Word to proofread performance papers

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Microbiology And Immunology

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Biology/Biological Sciences, General

High School Diploma