Vertebrate NeurogeneticsFocusing on development of behavioral models of neurodegeneration and contributing to technology for studies of behavioral and synaptic plasticity.

NeurophysiologyResponsible for performing hERG Qpatch assay, other Electrophysiological modalities (slices, patching), maintaining primary neuronal and astrocyte cultures, and executing immunocytochemistry.

Vertebrate NeurogenomicsCollaborated in development of behavioral models of neurodegeneration and contributing to technology for studies of behavioral and synaptic plasticity.

Responsible for conducting in vivo behavioral pharmacology experiments, ex vivospecimen collections and preparation in support of drug discovery for neuropsychiatric,neurodegenerative, & pain indications. Additional responsibilities includeddocumentation of procedures, training and mentorship of other scientists, managedvendor relations and ordering, maintenance of vivarium security access system, andserved as IACUC member. Performed an array of behavioral testing assays, including cognition and motor assays Responsible for training bachelors and Ph.D. level scientists in pain procedures Excellent perfusion and small animal handling skills Experienced with Stereotaxic surgeries and post-surgical care Executed training of immunohistochemistry procedures Served as lab safety and fire evacuation officer

Created and managed Histological core facility as a part of the Superfund project.Assisted Ph.D. students in assays needed for their individual research. Performed various staining and counterstaining techniques on tissue and cells Executed immunohistochemistry and immunocytochemistry experiments Performed an array of behavioral testing and data analysis

Performed In Situ on paraffin embedded and frozen tissue Performed RNA purification Section tissue using cryostat

Performed staining and counterstaining techniques on tissue and cells Maintained mammalian cell lines including freezing down and transfection Performed Western blotting techniques and image analysis Executed Tissue sectioning: microtome, vibratome, and cryostat Performed Tunnel labeling with Apoptosis Histological procedures (DAB, thioflavin-S staining, immunohistochemistry, In Situ Hybridization) Experience with radiation and biosafety practices, procedures and disposal Organized and executed general laboratory tasks and vendor relations