Austin Passaro Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Axion BioSystems is a leading life sciences tools company focused on innovative live-cell assays used to study the function of cells in vitro for drug discovery and disease modeling. The team at Axion BioSystems is dedicated to continuing the advancement of new technologies that accelerate research and further the understanding of biological complexity outside of the body.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

- Provide installation, customer training and support on Axion Maestro Multi-Electrode Array (MEA) and Maestro Z Impedance Platforms- Phone, online and field support for scientific applications, experiments and software assistance- Support Sales team with technical knowledge where applicable during pre-sale teleconferences, pre-sale demonstrations and post-sale support- Perform onsite customer repairs and preventative maintenance services- Help applications team develop and… Show more - Provide installation, customer training and support on Axion Maestro Multi-Electrode Array (MEA) and Maestro Z Impedance Platforms- Phone, online and field support for scientific applications, experiments and software assistance- Support Sales team with technical knowledge where applicable during pre-sale teleconferences, pre-sale demonstrations and post-sale support- Perform onsite customer repairs and preventative maintenance services- Help applications team develop and promote new applications using MEA and Impedance technology. Show less

Athens, Georgia, United States

Stice Lab- Researching neuroinflammation, neurodegenerative diseases, and stem cell-derived extracellularvesicles as a therapeutic using various stem cell-derived cell lines, including neural stem cells,cortical neurons, motor neurons, microglia, astrocytes, muscle cells, and endothelial cells- Developing novel disease modeling platforms and analysis methods using electrophysiology and dimensionality reduction techniques in… Show more Stice Lab- Researching neuroinflammation, neurodegenerative diseases, and stem cell-derived extracellularvesicles as a therapeutic using various stem cell-derived cell lines, including neural stem cells,cortical neurons, motor neurons, microglia, astrocytes, muscle cells, and endothelial cells- Developing novel disease modeling platforms and analysis methods using electrophysiology and dimensionality reduction techniques in Python:https://github.com/passaroa/neural-activity-score- Performed in vivo studies involving stereotactic surgical techniques and rodent behavioral tests(i.e. rotarod, beam walk)- Served as direct, primary mentor to 5 undergraduate students Show less

Athens, Georgia, United States

- Cultured and derived neural stem cells as well as related cell types following GLP-like procedures on an industrial scale- Performed various assays and experiments for quality assurance and contract research projects- Headed logistics and purchasing duties and maintained laboratory equipment and inventory

Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

Researched metabolic disorders with a focus on diabetes, while learning various lab procedures, including molecular techniques (i.e. PCR and western blotting) and in vivo work (rodents).

Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

- Principles of Biology- Taught and managed ~30 students in "flipped classroom" format with daily breakout sessions- Held weekly office hours and review sessions for students and graded daily assignments

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Neuroscience

Activities and Societies: Neuroscience Graduate Student Association - President, Pass-it-on Posters - Co-Founder, COVID-19 Design Sprint.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Sigma