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Newport News, Virginia, United States

Research & Development Department

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Product Development DepartmentCore Technologies Division

Raleigh, Nc

Dr. Michael Daniele LabI designed, fabricated, and characterized microfluidic devices to create microphysiological models (or organ-on-chip)I have developed a prototype platform technology for vascularizing biosynthetic organ systems (a full patent protecting this invention has been filed and published)I have extensive experience with microfluidic design and fabrication techniques (hot embossing, laser cutting, replica molding, xurography, 3D printing, and CNC machining)I acted as Lab Manager making me responsible for coordinating lab supplies and purchasingI was also the lab safety officer and chemical waste manager

Raleigh, Nc

August 2015 - December 2015TA for MATLABJanuary 2015 - May 2015TA for SolidworksAugust 2014 - December 2014TA for MATLAB and SolidworksJanuary 2014 - May 2014TA for SolidworksAugust 2013 - December 2013TA for MATLAB and Solidworks

Raleigh, Nc

Dr. Glenn Walker LabMicrofluidics lab specializing in low cost ultra rapid prototyping techniques for in vitro cancer microenvironment recapitulation systemsSpecifically interested in microfluidic devices with controllable oxygen profiles for manipulating cancer metastasis and subsequent analysisEstablished a novel fabrication protocol for polystyrene microchannels for cell cultureConstructed a passive perfusion system for long term culture applications

Research Triangle Park, Nc

Part-time Employee at BD Technologies, the research and development arm of Becton-DickinsonContinued work from previous internships with the company in the circulating tumor cell project and single cell analysis group, highlights below:Used my expertise in microfluidics and flow cytometry to increase the capabilities of BD equipment across different projectsCreated custom manuals to streamline the use of BD equipmentOptimized workflows for implementing enrichment and isolation of CTC's from whole blood using proprietary BD equipmentStrengthened cross-functional skills by collaborating with biologists, geneticists, and statisticiansDeveloped improvements that were included in an awarded NIH R01 grant proposal

Research Triangle Park, Nc

Responsible for generating data using BD flow cytometers and proprietary equipment for the enrichment of Circulating Tumor CellsUsed my expertise in microfluidics and flow cytometry to increase the capabilities of BD equipment across different projectsCreated custom manuals to streamline the use of BD equipment

Research Triangle Park, Nc

Responsible for generating feasibility data for a Circulating Tumor Cell Isolation protocolDeveloped optimized workflows for implementing enrichment and isolation of CTC's using proprietary BD equipmentWorked closely with scientists and engineers on multiple complex projects primarily dealing with cancer diagnostics

Hershey, Pa

Dr. Gavin Robertson Lab, Melanoma CenterDrug Delivery and Drug Synergy ProjectTested melanoma cancer cell viability to drug synergy using colorimetric assay MTS and CalcuSyn analysis.Formulated and characterized nano-liposome carriers for drug delivery.Extensive experience in maintaining cell lines and cell culture.Delivered weekly progress reports in lab meetings providing the opportunity to develop my presentation skills.

Hershey, Pa

Dr. Jong Yun Lab, PharmacologyProtein Purification ProjectExperience with plasmid creation, bacteria transfection, bacmid transformation, PCR, westernblots, and maintaining cell lines.Used various lab equipment including fume hoods, incubators, centrifuges, and cell counterswhile developing proper sterile technique and pipetting technique.

University Park, Pa

Dr. Robert Rioux Lab, Chemical EngineeringCatalysis ProjectExposure to ultra high vacuum, mass spectrometer, and reaction chambers.Worked with mentor to test thermo-conductivity of chambers (publication pending)

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Biomedical Engineering SocietyPhD Student in the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at UNC and NCSU.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Biomedical Engineering SocietyPhD Student in the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at UNC and NCSU.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Biomedical Engineering Society, Club Cross Country, Ski ClubGraduated with BS in Bioengineering with a Chemical.

Certificate, Nanotechnology

One month intensive courses in nano-biology, nano-physics, nano-magnetism, and nano-electronics. Included time spent in a clean room.