Research- Review scientific literature to design and execute preclinical experiments studying compound efficacy on traumatic spinal cord and brain injury in rodents- Perform spinal cord surgery and injections, behavior experiments, perfusions, fluorescent and confocal microscopy, and cell culture- Collect and evaluate data, information, and input from research team (histologist, veterinarian, statistician, etc.)- Improved current behavior data collection and analysis by… Show more Research- Review scientific literature to design and execute preclinical experiments studying compound efficacy on traumatic spinal cord and brain injury in rodents- Perform spinal cord surgery and injections, behavior experiments, perfusions, fluorescent and confocal microscopy, and cell culture- Collect and evaluate data, information, and input from research team (histologist, veterinarian, statistician, etc.)- Improved current behavior data collection and analysis by developing a video recording set-up and consolidating equipmentDocumentation Preparation and Management- Draft and review grant proposals and research protocols for preclinical studies of neurotrauma - Create monthly summaries to update project directors - Plan, write, edit, and review manuscripts for submission to peer reviewed journals- Responsible for the coordination of activities (establish project timelines and milestones) for 2 neurotrauma programs - Communicate weekly status updates to the center’s faculty for 3 neurotrauma programsLab Management- Manage and maintain all filings for state and federal DEA licenses and permits; responsible for DEA inventory control- Perform internal audits and site walk-throughs of controlled substance processes- Ensure all lab personnel and equipment use is compliant with the university radiological and environmental management division- Responsible for training new students in all aspects of their position Show less

- Authored and submitted protocols to university research regulatory committee- Updated USDA on complications, solutions, and progress via quarterly reports- Develop experimental design to answer a specific grant related question- Designed and developed 2 electrophysiology systems for measuring electric potentials of the optic nerve- Led 5 students to conduct a novel electrophysiological research study

Research- Worked with an animal behavior expert to conduct research (developing research questions, designing experiments, analyzing data, writing manuscripts, etc.)- Designed and conducted 2 novel research projects; compiled, analyzed, and interpreted data for projects in 3 research areas (animal behavior, electrophysiology, and neuroanatomy)- Presented project progress and results at international conferences - Negotiated and managed project timelines within research… Show more Research- Worked with an animal behavior expert to conduct research (developing research questions, designing experiments, analyzing data, writing manuscripts, etc.)- Designed and conducted 2 novel research projects; compiled, analyzed, and interpreted data for projects in 3 research areas (animal behavior, electrophysiology, and neuroanatomy)- Presented project progress and results at international conferences - Negotiated and managed project timelines within research groupsDocumentation Preparation and Management- Planned, authored, edited, reviewed, and submitted 5 publications to peer reviewed journals- Draft, reviewed, and submitted animal research protocols and amendments to Purdue Animal Care and Use Committee- Supported right-to-operate documents required by state and federal agencies to maintain compliance for controlled substances- Enforced regulatory compliance in accordance with the Purdue Animal Care and Use CommitteeExternal Collaborations- Developed relationships with the USDA and Lindberg Foundation (animal behavior), Indiana State University (animal behavior), Purdue Airport Radio Control Tower Supervisor (animal behavior), Purdue Grounds Department (animal capture and field site location), Cornell University (electrophysiology), Neuroscience Professor at Purdue (electrophysiology)- Collaborated with multiple vendors (Olympus Life Science Solutions, LUDL Electronic Products Ltd., and MBF Bioscience) to create novel stereology protocols for neuroanatomy- Worked with electrical engineer consultant to develop a light source for animal behavior experiments- Partnered with public outreach organization (Spring Fest) to educate children on the interaction between vision and behaviorResearch Mentoring- Supervised up to 20 undergraduates- Trained students in microscope equipment, research software, lab procedures, and animal handling- Mentored ecology/physiology students in career opportunities and critiqued scientific articles Show less

I determined the visual resolution to which an avian species viewed its surrounding in terms of anti-predator behavior and foraging behavior.

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