Michael Meechan Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Leads in vivo studies.• Established a survival stereotaxic intracranial surgical suite to optimize and maximize throughput and reproducibility of studies.• Investigates single and combinatorial therapies, including CAR T-cell immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.• Works with patient-derived tumor models (PDX) of life-threatening pediatric central system tumors, including DMGs and DIPGs.• Helps mentor incoming in vivo scientists within the Ben Towne Center for Childhood Cancer (department within Seattle Children's Research Institute in which the Vitanza Lab is a part of), including basics of experimental design, animal welfare and privilege, and technical in vivo skills.

Seattle, Washington

• Developed and performed pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic in vivo tumor models aimed to examine the antitumor activity and persistence of in-house engineered CAR T-cells – seeking clinical candidates.• Proficient in handling and working with mice (dosing and surgical techniques, tissue harvesting, managing breeding colonies), IVIS Spectrum Imaging and analysis via Living Image Software (bioluminescent and fluorescent imaging), and mammalian cell culture.• Signed several Investigational New Drug (IND) applications for use in clinical trials.• Extensive stereotactic intracranial surgery experience, inoculating human tumor cells and human T-cells.

Seattle, Washington

• Conduct animal husbandry, health and wellness, administer treatments, manage vivarium safety and prepare for research studies under a current assurance; following American Association for Laboratory Animal Science, Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare, and U.S. Department of Agriculture.• Able to perform eye bleed, IV, and cardiac terminal bleed.• Bio Safety Level 1, 2, and 3 certified and completed annual EH&S.

Greater Seattle Area

• Assist students in the classroom and after school with a focus in stem courses, such as Common-Core Algebra I, high school Chemistry, and Advance Placement Chemistry. • Currently partnering with Seattle Parks and Recreation in establishing an effective and reliable after-school program at TOPS K-8 in Seattle, WA.

Danville, California

• Manufactured wearable products and are skilled at detailed lens and frame handling, such as 1.64 and above Hi-Index, progressive, Zero G, and Lindberg.• Sales and marketing experience selling frames and other products to patients.• Operated and troubleshot optical machinery, Santinelli edging and blocking systems.

Bachelor’S Degree, Chemistry

Research: Anna J. MacCamy, Michael K. Meechan, et.al, Poster “Examining the Pros and Cons of Technology in the Classroom: The Students’.

Minor, Music

Activities and Societies: University of Washington Husky Marching BandHusky Marching Band Alumni Association Scholarship Award 2017 • One.