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- Design and conduct experiments to study host-virus interactions and control of viral gene expression during human cytomegalovirus infection.- Perform data analysis and prepare figures for publications and presentations.- Co-author peer-reviewed manuscripts describing research results, including 1st author publications in PNAS, mBio, and Journal of Virology.- Collaborate on the experimental design, data generation, and writing of grant proposals including multiple successful NIH… Show more - Design and conduct experiments to study host-virus interactions and control of viral gene expression during human cytomegalovirus infection.- Perform data analysis and prepare figures for publications and presentations.- Co-author peer-reviewed manuscripts describing research results, including 1st author publications in PNAS, mBio, and Journal of Virology.- Collaborate on the experimental design, data generation, and writing of grant proposals including multiple successful NIH R01 proposals, resulting in >$4 million of funding.- Present research findings at national and international conferences. - Manage multiple ongoing research projects and collaborations simultaneously.- Develop, adapt, and optimize laboratory protocols.- Mentor and train students and postdocs in experimental design and execution using various molecular biology, microbiology, and virology assays. - Provide written and oral feedback on grant and fellowship proposals, manuscripts, and presentations. - Serve as an ad hoc manuscript and external grant reviewer. Show less

- Develop and implement onboarding and offboarding documents and procedures for laboratory staff.- Coordinate purchasing of supplies and equipment for group of 8-10 lab members.- Organize and manage laboratory stocks and records.- Ensure compliance with biological (BSL2) and chemical safety regulations and maintain training records for laboratory personnel. - Hire, train, and supervise laboratory technicians.- Maintain shared laboratory equipment including microscopes… Show more - Develop and implement onboarding and offboarding documents and procedures for laboratory staff.- Coordinate purchasing of supplies and equipment for group of 8-10 lab members.- Organize and manage laboratory stocks and records.- Ensure compliance with biological (BSL2) and chemical safety regulations and maintain training records for laboratory personnel. - Hire, train, and supervise laboratory technicians.- Maintain shared laboratory equipment including microscopes, thermal cyclers (standard and qPCR), freezers, incubators, and centrifuges. - Serve as a liaison between laboratory members and building and departmental staff. - Oversee shared dishwashing and autoclaving facility for 10 lab groups including establishing guidelines, hiring and supervising staff, and coordinating equipment maintenance and efficacy testing.- Assist in planning and organization of virtual and in person workshops and conferences. - Manage lab and departmental social media accounts. Show less

Madison, Wisconsin

- Designed and performed experiments to study the role of innate immune sensors and signaling pathways during Human Cytomegalovirus infection.- Developed innovative hypotheses and models that initiated novel areas of research for our group.- Utlized molecular cloning, viral replication, and gene expression assays to construct and characterize mutant viruses. - Presented research findings at group meetings, departmental seminars, and national academic conferences. - Contributed… Show more - Designed and performed experiments to study the role of innate immune sensors and signaling pathways during Human Cytomegalovirus infection.- Developed innovative hypotheses and models that initiated novel areas of research for our group.- Utlized molecular cloning, viral replication, and gene expression assays to construct and characterize mutant viruses. - Presented research findings at group meetings, departmental seminars, and national academic conferences. - Contributed to design and preparation of grant proposals.- Received an NRSA Postdoctoral Fellowship amounting to $140,000 in support over two years. Show less

Madison, Wisconsin

• PhD in Microbiology• Identified and mechanistically characterized viral and cellular factors that contribute to epigenetic regulation of HCMV viral gene expression using various molecular and cellular biology techniques including cloning, PCR (standard, RT-PCR, qPCR, qRT-PCR), immunoblotting, immunoprecipiations, chromatin immunoprecipitations (ChIP), immunofluorescence, gene silencing, and inhibitor studies. • Developed and evaluated novel cellular models to study viral latency in… Show more • PhD in Microbiology• Identified and mechanistically characterized viral and cellular factors that contribute to epigenetic regulation of HCMV viral gene expression using various molecular and cellular biology techniques including cloning, PCR (standard, RT-PCR, qPCR, qRT-PCR), immunoblotting, immunoprecipiations, chromatin immunoprecipitations (ChIP), immunofluorescence, gene silencing, and inhibitor studies. • Developed and evaluated novel cellular models to study viral latency in vitro.• Authored 4 peer-reviewed publications (3 as first author/co-first author).• Presented work regularly in lab meetings, joint group meetings, and departmental seminars as well as at program recruiting events and both national and international academic conferences.• Supervised and mentored 2 undergraduate students in designing and completing research projects.• Contributed to the design and submission of successful grant proposals totaling over $1.5 million in support.• Coordinated collaborative efforts between multiple lab members to facilitate submission of manuscripts. • Awarded an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship amounting to over $125,000 in support over three years.Dissertation Title:"Contribution of both viral and cellular factors to the epigenetic regulation of viral lytic gene expression during human cytomegalovirus latency" Show less

Middleton, Wisconsin, United States

• Coordinated communication and logistics for a large service event encompassing 47 volunteer projects in collaboration with 28 local non-profit organizations.• Managed volunteer registration and database for over 1,000 participants.• Compiled, analyzed, and summarized survey and feedback data from organizations and volunteers to provide insights to senior leadership.

Middleton, Wisconsin, United States

• Managed volunteer communication in preparation for and follow-up to weekly programming and special events.• Coordinated event planning and managed logistics for ministry events and trips ranging from 40-200 participants.• Collaborated to develop curriculum, discussion guides, and resources for volunteers.• Created and analyzed feedback from students, volunteers, and families to provide insights and advise strategic decision-making.

Naperville, Illinois

• Completed genome-wide genetic screens to identify and validate genes involved in Yak1-mediated cell-cycle regulation in S. cerevisiae. • Used molecular cloning techniques to construct a genetic system to study the importance of protein repair mechanisms in aging and long-term survival using E. coli as a model organism. • Facilitated collaboration between multiple laboratories at North Central College to address the role of protein repair mechanisms in prion formation and propagation… Show more • Completed genome-wide genetic screens to identify and validate genes involved in Yak1-mediated cell-cycle regulation in S. cerevisiae. • Used molecular cloning techniques to construct a genetic system to study the importance of protein repair mechanisms in aging and long-term survival using E. coli as a model organism. • Facilitated collaboration between multiple laboratories at North Central College to address the role of protein repair mechanisms in prion formation and propagation using S. cerevisiae as a model organism. • Presented work at departmental seminars as well as at regional, national, and international meetings.• Named as a Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Scholar. Show less

Naperville, Il

• Prepared laboratory materials and supervised students in designing, and conducting laboratory experiments for Microbiology, Genetics, Introductory Biology, and Introductory Physics courses. • Provided feedback on student's written laboratory reports.

Naperville, Il

• Planned and facilitated weekly review sessions for Genetics and Introductory Biology courses. • Provided individual tutoring to students.

Cambridge, Massachusetts

• Developed and optimized assays to investigate novel models for how DNA damage is recognized and repaired in bacteria.• Participated in weekly discussions of primary literature.• Presented work in program seminar series as well as final poster session.

Naperville, Il

• Executed opening and closing procedures including closing out registers and making bank deposits. • Responsible for training and supervising employees. • Interacted with customers and provided extensive product knowledge of competitive swimming merchandise. • Contributed to the operation of merchandise shop at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Microbiology

Activities and Societies: American Society for Virology

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Biochemistry

Activities and Societies: Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society - President (2009-2010), Treasurer (2008-2009) | Uncommon Life Movement.