Derek Lake Email & Phone Number

Cleveland, Oh, Us

Cleveland, Oh, Us

Beachwood, Ohio, United States

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

• Investigate mechanism of action in PAR1 and PAR4 (Protease Activated Receptors) within coagulation pathways through a systems biology ‘omics approach in conjunction with structural methods like Cryo Electron Microscopy • Conduct pharmacogenetic genotyping in a murine model containing a novel Single Nucleotide Polymorphism. • Assist development of experimental design for single cell transcriptomics and pathway analysis in Neutrophils• Execute SF9 cell culture and membrane protein purification for Cryo-Electron Microscopy of PARs.• Familiar with structural visualization software like Schrodinger’s Glide, Coot, xChimera, and PyMol

Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

• Obtained $5k in funding to develop and validate a novel protocol for the detection of multiple SARS-CoV-2 variants in wastewater samples via long-read amplicon sequencing, coupled with development of a novel bioinformatic haplotyping pipeline, enhancing public health monitoring and response capabilities.• Pioneered a novel anthrax diagnostic protocol by integrating the UNCALLED algorithm with ONT long-read sequencing to sequence Bacillus anthracis directly from clinical blood samples, significantly accelerating diagnosis by eliminating the need for ~ 2-3 days of culture and allowing for rapid pathogen identification.• Co-authored a publication on detecting putative vectors of the emerging parasite Onchocerca lupi in the southwest USA, showcasing interdisciplinary collaboration and novel biomarker detection in vector biology.• Utilized a range of bioinformatics tools for comparative genomic data analysis, leveraging software developed under the Sahl lab such as LS-BSR or NASP to derive insights from complex biological datasets.• Executed comprehensive molecular biology techniques including cell culture, DNA extraction, PCR, LR-PCR, qPCR, gel electrophoresis, and library preparation, adhering to BioSafety Level-2 protocols within a BioSafety Cabinet (Level II) for handling pathogens safely and effectively.

Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

• Mentored Veterans transitioning from the US Military to civilian life and academia• Navigated resources available to veterans for mental health, education, and general healthcare • Assisted Veterans with strategies to overcome drastic lifestyle changes and occasionally past trauma in order to reintegrate into society and succeed within Academia

• Investigated the facts of loss provided from vehicle loss incidents utilizing supplemental information primarily gathered via LexisNexis (Police Reports) and TLO, a Transunion program assisting with threat assessment, identity verification, and fraud prevention.• Reviewed applicable Personal Coverage Waivers and verified Corporate Coverage via representatives.• Managed intake of damage reports from vendor locations by creating claims in Voyager System.

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

• Analyzed maritime traffic, collected vessel/cargo data, and interdicted suspicious/non-compliant vessels while conducting Anti-Terrorism Force Protection and ensuring UN Sanction compliance.• Executed nautical navigation and coordinated VHF communication of High Value Asset Convoys• Lead a land-based security reaction team of 6-14 Riverines on US Foreign Port during second deployment• Directed a 4-man Gurkha Guard Entry Control Point team tasked with searching personnel and vehicles accessing Port of Jebel Ali, UAE

Master Of Science - Ms, Translational Pharmaceutical Science: Biostatistics And Bioinformatics Track, 4.0

Bachelor'S Degree, Biomedical Sciences, General

Cum Laude, GPA: 3.86, Distinguished Senior for College of Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

Biomedical Science, Biomedical Sciences, General, Freshman

Activities and Societies: Behavioral Anthropology and Human Anatomy Club, Neuroscience Club, Student Veterans of America, The American.

Certificate, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (Emt)