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Department of Diseases of Aging and Regenerative Medicine

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Department: Diseases of Aging and Regeneration (DARe, 2023-present)Department: Musculoskeletal Diseases (MSD, 2020-2023)

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• As a research technician in the Center for Genomic Medicine in the Eichler Lab, I help research molecular and genomic mechanisms behind X-ALD, HSAN1, and Tay-Sachs Disease in patients using patient clinic samples and.
• Conducting pharmacology studies on ABCD1 deficient mice including weight and motor control testing.
• Modeling peripheral neuropathy via gene and protein expression in Db/Db mice.
• Modeling biomarker expression of phagocytosis via gene and protein analysis.
• Genotyping murine models.
• Collecting samples for western blots, cell fixation and staining, and VLCFA analysis.

Greater New Orleans Area

• Played integral role analyzing and providing primary research on lead poisoning in human clinical cases and basic science articles for Dr. Mielke and the Environmental Defense Fund’s lawsuit against Combe Company’s FDA.
• Assisted Dr. Mielke and Lead Lab Inc sample New Orleans urban environment for urban lead mapping and study of public routes of exposure.

Greater Seattle Area

• Developed and implemented pilot study using Arabidopsis Thaliana plants to study the effects of acute thermal stress on plant epigenetic expression in a chromatin-remodeling analysis of a model for environmental.
• Established research protocol for plant husbandry and laboratory controls for examination of genes of interest via RNA isolation, RT-PCR, and qPCR according to published primary research.
• Presented research poster on pilot study at the University of Washington Crowe Biology Research Symposium.

Greater Seattle Area

One-on-one tutored and mentored Chinese international student on academic probation. Taught and reinforced study skills, scheduling, time-management, and writing techniques. Provided guidance with campus support including physical and mental health resources. Completed weekly reports on student progress, well-being

University Of Washington

• Managed lab stock equipment and inventory allowing for continuation of research projects without interruption.
• Maintained lab solutions for Zebrafish embryo growth models and antibiotic agar-cell plates for bacteria studies.
• Enforced lab aseptic technique and sterile environment including autoclaving of materials and removal of biohazard waste according to University of Washington policy.

Greater Seattle Area

I am tasked with assisting Freedom Project communications via social media platforms including Facebook. I have constructed an ongoing schedule for social networking in which the organization can monitor web trafficking in conjunction to automatic updates.I also maintain accurate and up-to-date records on workshop feedback for later use in social media.

University Of Washington, Seattle

• Conceptualized and studied TAF1 HAT activity map in neurodevelopmental disorders and tumorigenesis.
• Examined relationship between transcriptional complex and downstream gene expression in site-directed mutagenesis models.

Master'S Degree, Pharmacology

Activities and Societies: Master's blog: ryanhahntulanepharmacology.blogspot.com

Bachelor’S Degree, Cell/Cellular And Molecular Biology

Activities and Societies: Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity, Beta Beta Biological Honor SocietyDegree in Interdisciplinary Honors.

High School, Advanced Placement

Activities and Societies: Key Club President and Treasurer, French Club Vice President and President, Symphonic Band and Marching Band.