Kennedy Hughes Email and Phone Number

I perform numerous assays (such as ddPCR, TCID50, Endotoxin, etc.) on both client and internal samples to ensure safety, quality, and identity of AAV drug products. I also regularly passage HeLa and HEK293 cells. In addition to working in the lab, I have also taken on responsibilities in assisting with lab management. I have mapped out the Analytical Development lab based on power usage to reorganize the lab to prevent a potential power outage. I also have assisted in laboratory preparations… Show more I perform numerous assays (such as ddPCR, TCID50, Endotoxin, etc.) on both client and internal samples to ensure safety, quality, and identity of AAV drug products. I also regularly passage HeLa and HEK293 cells. In addition to working in the lab, I have also taken on responsibilities in assisting with lab management. I have mapped out the Analytical Development lab based on power usage to reorganize the lab to prevent a potential power outage. I also have assisted in laboratory preparations for an Internal Audit by assigning numbers to all storage in the lab and assigning other teams stations to inventory. Show less

In Dr. Skardal's Biofabrication lab, I isolate RNA and perform RT-qPCR to study astrocyte behavior in glioblastoma. In addition, I help with the culture and passaging of plates of astrocytes, pericytes, endothelial cells, and cancer cells. I also make microfluidic devices and seed these with the aforementioned cells to study blood brain barrier function. In addition, I am currently assisting with a drug study, in which I have made glioblastoma organoids and performed and ATP assay on these… Show more In Dr. Skardal's Biofabrication lab, I isolate RNA and perform RT-qPCR to study astrocyte behavior in glioblastoma. In addition, I help with the culture and passaging of plates of astrocytes, pericytes, endothelial cells, and cancer cells. I also make microfluidic devices and seed these with the aforementioned cells to study blood brain barrier function. In addition, I am currently assisting with a drug study, in which I have made glioblastoma organoids and performed and ATP assay on these samples to determine drug performance at different concentrations. Show less

I fused wires together to be assembled into wire harnesses for forklifts while gaining experience in a manufacturing environment

I prepared subs and pizzas, worked the cash register, and stocked drink coolers, which allowed me to gain customer service and team experience