Christopher A. J. Craddock, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

University Park, Illinois, United States

- Led Animal Physiology lab course, leveraging both wet labs and PhysioEx-based online labs.- Taught students analytical techniques such as electroencephalography, macromolecule detection, blood typing, hematocrit analysis, dip-stick urinalysis tests, and ELISA assays.- Guest lectured lessons for upper-level genetics and physiology courses, focusing on non-Mendelian patterns of inheritance, muscle physiology, and the circulatory system.

- Studying the regulation of translation termination in the lab of Shura Mankin and Nora Vázquez-Laslop.- Discovered sequence differences in release factor 1 between a model gram positive and gram negative bacterium sensitize the ribosome to a stalling sequence that traps class I release factors when translated in cis.

Greater Chicago Area

- Studied in the laboratory of AAAS Fellow Jon Staley, focusing on the mechanisms of pre-mRNA splicing fidelity and spliceosome rearrangement mediated by the DEAH-box helicases Prp16 and Prp22. - Discovered a novel role for Prp43 in proofreading the transition between the first and second chemical steps of pre-mRNA splicing through genetic characterization of an intronic mutation that antagonizes mRNA formation.- Identified and characterized a highly-conserved motif in Prp16 where human disease-correlated mutations lie using bioinformatic, molecular genetic, and cellular biology approaches.

Greater Chicago Area

- Organized the Chicago RNA Club Meeting, a triannual meeting of RNA researchers in the greater Chicagoland area designed to facilitate community building and sharing of ongoing developments in the field of RNA research.- Coordinated logistics of the RNA Club Meeting, to include securing speakers, catering, lecture room set-up, and event planning.- Oversaw expansion of the Chicago RNA Club Meeting to a multi-university initiative; worked closely with faculty from Northwestern and UIC to establish meetings that rotate between universities to expand the reach of communicating research from Chicagoland RNA labs.

The University Of Chicago, Chicago, Il

- Established a working constitution for GRIT in close collaboration with GRIT co-directors and student leaders of the Underrepresented Minority, Women in Science, and LGBTQIA+ Diversity teams, which outlines fair election procedures for GRIT positions to maintain a streamlined leadership structure that maximizes representation across graduate programs.- Assisted in efforts to maximize organization for GRIT-led diversity events both on and off campus.- Provided insight on communications between GRIT and the UChicago student body, as well as worked with co-directors in crafting grant applications and emails to prospective UChicago students.- Leveraged connections with local Chicagoland universities to organize GRIT-led panels at diverse undergraduate universities, aimed at providing students of all backgrounds the information needed to maximize their graduate school applications, as well as provide valuable insight to recently admitted students about navigating graduate school.

Chicago, Il

- Used industry-standard procedures to ensure purity of SODASORB Carbon Dioxide Absorbant for medical and industrial use.- Tested food-grade sealants for efficacy and to ensure minimal-to-no trace chemical and biological contamination.- Quickly gained proficiency of quality control assays within a short period of time.

- Hand-selected by senior faculty to serve as a writing tutor for the Biology department's introductory Ecology course, a required Writing Intensive Program course designed to hone students' skills in scientific writing.- Provided guidance in crafting varied writing assignments, from persuasive letters to newspapers and concerned citizens to lab reports and journal-style research papers.

Scott Air Force Base, Il, Usa

- Maintained and repaired weather radar, radio communication, and radiowave-based navigation equipment on Boeing DC-9 and 737BBJ aircraft modified for Distinguished Airlift.- Certified in 737BBJ general aircraft maintenance through Alteon Training in Seattle, Washington.- Certified in JLG aerial lift.

Rolling Meadows, Il, Usa

- Troubleshot, maintained, and repaired electronic components of laser-based and radiowave-based missile defense and submarine targeting systems.- Quickly gained proficiency in troubleshooting multiple components, ranging from circuit cards and high-frequency oscillators to multicomponent line-replaceable units, using standard equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and curve tracers.- Highly motivated: Self-taught procedures to test and repair high voltage power supplies; instrumental in meeting quarterly goals in high voltage power supply turnaround during low-staffed period by committing to working overtime and weekends.- Trained new hires and team members transferring from departments with no prior electronics experience to proficiency on high frequency modulator troubleshooting and repair, helping the department meet manpower needs and maintain quarterly targets after period of high attrition.- Qualified in soldering, optics cleaning, and safe laser practices.

Charleston Air Force Base, Sc, Usa

- Maintained, troubleshot, and repaired avionics systems on C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, to include radiowave-based navigation equipment, weather radar, radio communication, GPS, and central processing units that integrate the above systems.- Quickly elevated through ranks; awarded promotion to junior non-commissioned officer rank of Staff Sergeant during first promotion cycle.- Earned Distinguished Graduate and Academic Achievement awards during leadership training.- Directly supervised junior enlisted troops as a junior non-commissioned officer, ensuring troops met or exceeded expections and timelines for career progression, professional development, and mastery of avionics troubleshooting and repair skills.- Trained new unit members on troubleshooting and repair of avionics systems to proficiency.- Awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal for six years of exemplary service.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Cell/Cellular And Molecular Biology

Activities and Societies: UChicago Graduate Recruitment Initiative Team, Chicago RNA Club, UChicago Graduate Students United- Completed.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Biology, Summa Cum Laude

- Graduated summa cum laude with a minor in Chemistry. - Studied subjects ranging from general ecology, microbiology, physiology.

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (A.A.S.), Avionics Systems Technology

- Named Distinguished Graduate in both Electronic Principles and Communications & Navigations Systems training at Keesler Air Force Base.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Interdisciplinary Studies, Summa Cum Laude

- Graduated summa cum laude with a minor in Art with Photography emphasis. - Attended classes in sociology, education, and early childhood.