Conduct and coordinate experiments to develop and assess various tumor models.Conduct data processing and analysis.Write comprehensive study reports.Conduct advanced imaging, such as microCT, IVIS, and Ultrasound, in small laboratory animals to monitor the progression of diseases and the efficacy of compounds.Aid in project advancements for various labs associated with Columbia University's Medical Center.Managing employee training for new recruits and existing staff on imaging procedures.Managing employee training in laboratory procedures, safety, and data analysis, offering guidance and mentorship on best practices.Use patient-derived tumor xenografts and in-vitro-grown tumor cell implants in mice to test the efficacy of various compounds on tumor growth, per company, OPTIC, and IACUC standards and procedures.In-vivo, injections of cells, and tumor implantation in mice (SCi, IMM, IVES, IV, ICAR, RO, orthotopic).Monitor small animals on study and in the colony, ensure welfare, and treat ailments and injuries.Preparation of dosing solutions, and dosing via various routes (IP, PO, SC, IVES, IV, ITu, ICAR). Tumor and tissue harvesting and preservation procedures. Including all organs and muscles.Conducting surgical procedures in small animals, including orthotopic implantation and oviduct microinjections.Assisting graduate and post-docs with various projects.Expanding, maintaining, and keeping thorough records of mouse and human derived cancer cell lines in-vitro handled by OPTIC.Managing inventory of supplies, aiding the training of imaging techniques, and ensuring regulatory compliance for OPTIC based on Columbia University as well as Federal and State policies.

Run toxicology and behavioral studies in weakly electric fish.Monitor and survey weakly electric fish, catfish, and their lab habitats, evaluating and reporting changes in habitat status.Conduct water quality analyses and immediately remediate any problems.Identified and treated sick fish.Train undergraduate and new graduate students in lab practices and procedures.Run statistical analysis for experimental design and post-experimental data analysis.Conduct extensive literature reviews for multiple research projects.Assist in the preparation of manuscripts and communicating findings in multiple formats.Assist in finding and writing grants.Assist in fish breeding efforts.Maintain and calibrate lab equipment.Order and maintain live food supply.

Oncology - In Vivo PharmacologyCoordinate and conduct in-vivo studies to support cancer model development and efficacy studies.Set up and maintain cell lines in-vitro.Tumor implant and measurement in-vivo in NSG, Nude, and C57 mouse linesMouse dosing (IV, IP, PO, IT, SC, and Intravesical)Tissue harvesting and preservation

Study coordination (Rett Syndrome and other ASD-related studies)Various behavioral and phenotypic assays including Morris Water Maze, water T-Maze, Social Interaction (Reciprocal Social Interaction, 3 Chamber Social Interaction and Recognition), Open Field (including urine open field, PCP and Mania open field), Optokinetic Response, Grooming assays, NeuroCube, Startle Response and Prepulse Inhibition assay, Respiration assay (using whole body and head-out plethysmograph).Animal HusbandryMouse dosing (IP, SC,PO)Tissue harvesting and preservationAssisting in surgical procedures, mainly mini-pump implantations, and intra-cranial stereotaxic injections

“A Tale of Two Lakes: The effect of macrophytes on algal blooms in Calder Lake vs. North Lake” Designed and conducted independent research (ecology of phytoplankton in two lakes). Detailed planning and execution of the project: field research, laboratory analyses, and data analyses. Solved problems that arose swiftly and creatively. Created and presented an oral PowerPoint presentation in a public forum. Maintained a detailed journal of data gathered and processes followed. Organized and analyzed data using MS Excel and SAS.For more information visit www.fordham.edu/REUatCalder

Assisted with two aquatic research projects in the New York Bight and Saw Mill River. Field work: water and sediment samples, water chemistry and limnology methods. Independently analyzed sediment samples: identified, counted, and separated invertebrate species. Collected and identified aquatic invertebrates.