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Biological Sciences

Research Experience for Freshmen and Sophomores

San Luis Obispo, California Area

Validated and perfected next generation (pyro)sequencing technique (pyroprinting) for strain typing intestinal and environmental E. coli, and Bacillus from milk products leading to one publication, and one submission.Train and direct student researchers (over 50 in 4 yrs.) to use pyroprinting for E. coli strain typing.Manage student-developed pyroprinting project database (www.cplop.org).Collaborated with faculty in writing and submission of 3 grant requests, 2 of which were funded.Analyzed water samples for the presence of host specific fecal indicator bacteria as part of a study for the City of Pismo Beach.

San Luis Obispo

Perform personnel intake procedures.Implement safety policies and procedures, provide safety training and ensure compliance.Maintain lab equipment and space.Troubleshoot lab and research issues.Train students in use of lab equipment.

Walnut Creek

Answered patron’s general reference and information questionsAssisted patrons in selecting, locating, and checking out specific titlesInstructed patrons in the use of the library catalog and databases.Assisted with collection management.

Valencia, Ca

Provided technical support to customers using QIAGEN kits for isolation of DNA, RNA and protein.Provided purchase guidance to meet customer needs.Traveled with sales representatives to provide information about QIAGEN products.

Department Of Biological Chemistry

Analyzed protein transport in yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

Ph.D., Genetics

Performed genetic, cellular and molecular analysis of the chemosensory mechanisms involved in dauer formation in Caenorhabditis elegans (.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Activities and Societies: Sigma Xi (Scientific Honor Society) Alpha Sigma Nu (Jesuit Honor Society) Graduated Summa cum Laude.