● Performs specialized and complex lab tests and procedures as instructed by the Principal Investigator● Uses independent judgment by applying or adapting scientific techniques to perfect protocol design● Investigates and proposes alternative experimental procedures for consideration● Maintains the research lab to conduct experiments, ordering research supplies and materials● Plans and schedules research procedures● Analyzes and interprets the results of those studies and reports to the Principal Investigator to discuss progress of research projects and aimsVitamin D Status in Pulmonary Fibrosis project● Quantitate lung and systemic Vitamin D metabolites in IPF and control subjects● Determine lung-specific expression and activation state of the Vitamin D receptor, and● Characterize the expression and distribution of the Vitamin D 25-, 1α- and 24-hydroxylases in the lung. Effect of monoclonal anti TGFβ antibody in obliterative bronchiolitis project● Determine the effects of in vivo treatment with a monoclonal anti-TGFβ antibody on airway fibrosis in a murine model of lung-transplant associated obliterative bronchiolitis (OB)● Test if anti-TGFβ therapy alters the immunosuppressive effects of cyclosporine in the tracheal transplant model of OB

● Performed studies to provide quality sonographic diagnostic data for interpretation by radiologists● Performed general ultrasound scans including Abdomen, OB/GYN, Small Parts, Vascular, and Biopsy/Special Procedure Assistance● Assisted radiologists in performing special procedures such as abscess drainage, soft tissue and thyroid biopsies, thoracentesis, and paracentesis● Prepared patients for examinations● Worked closely with physicians to identify high risk pregnancies● Transvaginal sonography with color flow applications● Pelvic ultrasound with color flow applications

● Performed organism identification, environmental monitoring, bioburden, sterility, quality assurance and other areas as they applied for a biomedical device company● Performed quality assurance monitoring, which includes testing and acceptance of controlled lab media and materials, release of approved goods and review of quality control records● Sampled and tested water for sterility, and performed routine environmental testing● Read cultures for the presence/absence of microbial growth and reported negative cultures● Spun human blood to separate serum from cells and performed desired serology tests

Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience, Georgia Tech/Emory Center for the Engineering of Living Tissues● Performed experiments to research the effects of testosterone and estrogen on tumor cells● Performed Micro and Macro BCA assays on tumor cell cultures● Determined cell growth by analyzing data obtained by spectrophotometers● Responsible for stocking, feeding, and general upkeep of cell culture lines● Responsible for monitoring incubation time and temperature of cell culture lines