Senior Research Scientist and Lead Excet Inc. Supervisor at CCDC - Chemical Biological Center, supporting the US Army Dept. of Defense.Dr. Jorge Maciel is a molecular immunologist with 20+ years of research experience working in the areas of infectious diseases, immunology, and protein engineering. Dr. Maciel has previously led the Chemical Biological Center (CBC) Biophysical Chemistry Branch affinity reagents team in developing new antibodies against various biological and chemical… Show more Senior Research Scientist and Lead Excet Inc. Supervisor at CCDC - Chemical Biological Center, supporting the US Army Dept. of Defense.Dr. Jorge Maciel is a molecular immunologist with 20+ years of research experience working in the areas of infectious diseases, immunology, and protein engineering. Dr. Maciel has previously led the Chemical Biological Center (CBC) Biophysical Chemistry Branch affinity reagents team in developing new antibodies against various biological and chemical agents of interest, using his knowledge of biological threat agents and the scientific principles which limit the effectiveness of current biological detectors, samples, and assays to develop new countermeasures. In addition, Dr. Maciel has extensive experience in the evaluation of next-generation sequencing technologies and the use of resulting data sets for statistical identification and characterization of microorganisms in simple or complex sample matrices, and synthetic biology. Dr. Maciel also conducts canine assessments and olfactory research science support for the Defense Department's Military Working Dog Program.Dr. Maciel currently serves as both a Senior Scientist and Personnel Manager of research scientists and support staff at CCDC for Excet, Inc., and has served as a guest lecturer at several university, including Johns Hopkins University, University of Washington and the National Defense University. Show less

• Supervised and mediated a gamma radiation blocking compound research study. Conceived a novel direct ricin activity assay and was competitively awarded a grant for further development and evaluation. Facilitated receptor-ligand interaction studies on SEB (Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B) with applications for recognition of other agents of biological agents.• Assisted in antibody hybridoma development against various biological and chemical antigens of interest. Strong ability to operate… Show more • Supervised and mediated a gamma radiation blocking compound research study. Conceived a novel direct ricin activity assay and was competitively awarded a grant for further development and evaluation. Facilitated receptor-ligand interaction studies on SEB (Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B) with applications for recognition of other agents of biological agents.• Assisted in antibody hybridoma development against various biological and chemical antigens of interest. Strong ability to operate in BSL 1 and BSL 2 laboratories.• Alternative power systems, biologically-derived hydrogen production for fuel cell technology.• Developed and executed a unique strategy to create voltage potentials using proteorhodoposin to control flagellar motor and couple into energy derivation via electromotive force (emf) using Clostridia.• Worked on the development of a new combinatorial technique for identifying novel molecular recognition elements (MREs) using high-throughput in vitro display technologies. Show less

• Animal model work and human cell culture knowledge and application. Extensive background in protein expression and immunization practices. Strong training in vaccinology and molecular immuno-regulation.• Conceived project examining flagellar motility in the transmission biology of Plasmodium using gene targets Pf16, Pf20 and Pf11. Genetically disrupted genes to examine phenotype and analyze subsequent transmission efficacy of Plasmodium to Anopheles mosquitos. Recombinant proteins… Show more • Animal model work and human cell culture knowledge and application. Extensive background in protein expression and immunization practices. Strong training in vaccinology and molecular immuno-regulation.• Conceived project examining flagellar motility in the transmission biology of Plasmodium using gene targets Pf16, Pf20 and Pf11. Genetically disrupted genes to examine phenotype and analyze subsequent transmission efficacy of Plasmodium to Anopheles mosquitos. Recombinant proteins were expressed and immunized to create antibodies.• Frederik B. Bang Award Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology; American Society for Microbiology (ASM) - Maryland Branch Graduate Oral Presentation Award Winner; Ottis and Calista Causey Fellowship in Immunology Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology; Robert D. Watkins Graduate Fellow American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Washington, DC.; 32nd Mahabaleshwar Seminar Participant (Topic: Parasite Immunology and Immunogenetics) TATA Institute of Fundamental Research Mumbai, INDIA Show less