Christopher Hatch Email & Phone Number

Irvine, California, United States

• Advisor: Dr. Christopher C.W. Hughes
• Employing bulk and single-cell RNA sequencing techniques to unravel the intricacies of cell-cell communication underlying the development of tissue-specific vasculature and disease progression.
• Utilizing COMSOL computational fluid dynamics software to design and model pressure-driven vascularized microphysiological systems, enabling the simulation and optimization of complex fluid flow dynamics.
• Applying cell culture and molecular biology techniques to construct vascularized organ-on-a-chip models while quantifying transcriptomic and proteomic profiles through qPCR, ELISAs, and immunofluorescence staining.
• Mentoring undergraduate students in the fields of tissue engineering, computational fluid dynamics, and single-cell RNA sequencing, fostering their development and guiding them in pursuing their own projects. Assisting.

• Advisor: Dr. Anna Grosberg
• Garnered proficiency in basic cell culture and tissue culture techniques, ensuring proper maintenance and growth of cell lines and tissue samples.
• Developed and optimized protocols for the pharmacological induction of hypoxia in vitro, quantifying the efficacy of the induction method and providing valuable recommendations for further improvements.

• Streamlined and optimized the ordering process for lab supplies, implementing inventory management techniques to enhance the user interface and improve efficiency.
• Provided comprehensive training to new undergraduate and master's students, ensuring proficiency in fundamental laboratory techniques, safety protocols, and animal husbandry. Led instruction on sterile techniques for.
• Implemented a cost-saving mouse breeding program, successfully reducing laboratory expenses while maintaining the required experimental models.

San Luis Obispo, California Area

• Advisor: Dr. Trevor R. Cardinal
• Implemented a murine femoral artery ligation model to replicate arteriogenesis observed in peripheral artery disease, providing valuable insights into vascular remodeling.
• Conducted experiments to quantify the influence of sympathetic innervation, myogenic tone, and nitric oxide production on vascular tone during arteriogenesis. Utilized perfusion of pharmacological agents in a.
• Secured university funding to design and manufacture a syringe heater, reducing experimental time and enhancing overall efficiency.
• Developed a customized MATLAB script to automate data analysis, ensuring robust statistical analyses and improving the reliability of results.

San Luis Obispo, California Area

• Served as a teaching assistant for general chemistry, introduction to biomedical engineering, and a graduate mouse surgery class, providing valuable support to both undergraduate and graduate students.
• Actively engaged in seminars focused on the scholarship of teaching and learning, where I analyzed research articles and books to discuss current topics in the field.
• Developed and curated worksheets that implemented active learning techniques into general chemistry classrooms, fostering student engagement and understanding.
• Instructed students during laboratory sessions of an integrated general chemistry course, guiding them through experiments and ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
• Assisted with grading homework and quizzes, providing timely feedback to students while ensuring compliance with university ethics policies.
• Responsible for the animal husbandry and performing immunofluorescence staining of tissue samples for a graduate mouse surgery class

Bryan/College Station, Texas Area

• Advisors: Dr. Duncan J. Maitland and Dr. Mary Beth Monroe
• Designed and implemented an innovative in vitro gunshot wound model to study the hemostatic effectiveness of shape memory polymer foams, contributing to the development of potential wound healing solutions.
• Assisted in quantifying the cytotoxicity of degradation products from shape memory polymer foams through chemical synthesis and subsequent analysis, advancing the understanding of their biocompatibility.
• Developed a customized MATLAB script to accurately calculate the volume of brain aneurysms based on two-dimensional CT images, providing a valuable tool for researchers and clinicians in the field.

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San Francisco Bay Area

I was the Assistant Education Coordinator for science and engineering camps for summer camps, and was responsible for developing online surveys.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering

Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Biomedical Engineering Society, College of Engineering Ambassador, Tau Beta Pi

High School

Activities and Societies: Founder and President of Inspire, a 3D printing club I graduated as a Valedictorian and was co-captain of the.