Head and assist on multiple research projects in Dr. James Mitchell's lab.Validate hydrogen sulfide as a mediator of mitochondrial and vascular health through mouse genetic knockout and overexpression models, and primary cell lines derived from mouse models. Perform mouse studies and use tissues to generate and mine large datasets for identifying signatures of drug efficacy utilizing R, Python and computing clusters. Develop data repository and visualization apps using Shiny.Create material and assignments focused on Python, cluster computing and bash scripting for Genomic Data Manipulation course taught by Dr. Curtis Huttenhower. Teach lab sessions on applied scientific computing.

Conducted research in Department of Nutrition and Food Science and College of Pharmacy.Subcultured, differentiated and experimented on pre- and mature adipocytes of mouse and human origin. Assessed the effects of natural product extracts on metabolic parameters in mouse and cell models.Organized and ran data collection on blood lipids, dietary intake and anthropometric measures for ongoing college health study. Managed 20+ study staff. Compiled, organized and analyzed large datasets using R, Excel/Visual Basic and SAS.Taught labs and periodically lectured for introductory nutrition classes.

Headed lab-based research on epithelial cell tight junction function and calcium bioavailability and assisted with field studies at Marine Corps basic training.Managed daily upkeep and experimentation on cell lines, analyzed and formatted data for presentation.Executed mineral flux studies, isolated/quantified protein/RNA, performed routine mammalian cell culture, organized, analyzed and presented data, processed human tissue samples.

Supported multiple research projects under Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education appointmentAssisted with day to day upkeep and experimentation on multiple cell linesPerformed protein/RNA isolation, BCA, western blot, qPCR, focus group analysis and datafication

Headed transcriptome analysis of tissue samplesHandled live animals, extracted animal tissue, performed enzymatic assays, radiolabeling and genetic analyses.

Educated campers on the physical and mental aspects of kicking at camps throughout the east coast

Organized and ran swimming lessons business in Seacoast of NH Managed advertising, scheduling and planning of 10 to 30 classes per summer. Taught lessons to between 50 and 150 students per summer ensuring maximal safety, learning and fun!