Michael P. Email & Phone Number

Spokane, Washington Area

• Studied and collected transcription activities from twelve different DNA primers using actin as a control to study tumor microenvironments in murine breast-cancer models in a BSL2 lab• Trained lab’s pharmacy students in RNA extraction/purification, q/PCR, and gel electrophoresis• Maintained mice colonies and gave extensive biometric observations for every 2-3 days for 10 points of tumor growth and effect data• Assisted in euthanasia and surgeries in tumor extraction• Cultured… Show more • Studied and collected transcription activities from twelve different DNA primers using actin as a control to study tumor microenvironments in murine breast-cancer models in a BSL2 lab• Trained lab’s pharmacy students in RNA extraction/purification, q/PCR, and gel electrophoresis• Maintained mice colonies and gave extensive biometric observations for every 2-3 days for 10 points of tumor growth and effect data• Assisted in euthanasia and surgeries in tumor extraction• Cultured C57BL/6 mice EO771 breast cancer cell lines for in-vivo injection Show less

Spokane, Washington, United States

Course: Pharmaceutics I• Coordinated with professor on weekly lesson plans in-person• Studied course concurrently to better instruct as a teaching-assistant• Attended lectures and clarifying/answering students’ questions during in-class assessments

De Novo Drug Design for Bacillus Anthracis' dTDP-Glucose 4,6 dehydrataseMentor: Dr. Peter Anderson, Ph.D.• Conducted independent literature review to accumulate necessary background information • Worked independently, discussed progress with mentor, and identified a potential inhibitor screened for toxicity using Lipinski's rule of five • Utilized UCSF’s Chimera software for protein modeling• Determined the structure of ~3 drug molecules that may inhibit dTDP-Glucose 4,6… Show more De Novo Drug Design for Bacillus Anthracis' dTDP-Glucose 4,6 dehydrataseMentor: Dr. Peter Anderson, Ph.D.• Conducted independent literature review to accumulate necessary background information • Worked independently, discussed progress with mentor, and identified a potential inhibitor screened for toxicity using Lipinski's rule of five • Utilized UCSF’s Chimera software for protein modeling• Determined the structure of ~3 drug molecules that may inhibit dTDP-Glucose 4,6 dehydratase• Presented findings with poster presentation at UW Bothell STEM Symposium Show less

Bothell, Washington, United States

Courses: General Chemistry I, II, and III; Organic Chemistry I, II, and III• Led weekly quiz/review sections with 25+ students to help with application of lecture material on practice problems• Attended lectures for general chemistry series weekly and facilitated student discussions regarding in-class problems• Held consistent, voluntary review sessions outside of class and prior to exams • Proctored quizzes and exams and clarified student questions• Collaborated with… Show more Courses: General Chemistry I, II, and III; Organic Chemistry I, II, and III• Led weekly quiz/review sections with 25+ students to help with application of lecture material on practice problems• Attended lectures for general chemistry series weekly and facilitated student discussions regarding in-class problems• Held consistent, voluntary review sessions outside of class and prior to exams • Proctored quizzes and exams and clarified student questions• Collaborated with professor(s) and provided suggestions of fair grading methods for open-ended questions Show less