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Wilson, NC

• Spearheaded the development of cutting-edge Biological Sciences Curriculum, ensuring alignment with industry standards and best practices.
• Demonstrated expertise in curriculum design, incorporating innovative teaching methodologies to enhance student understanding and engagement.
• Proficient in utilizing technology and digital resources to facilitate effective teaching and learning experiences.
• Led the Biological Sciences Program as Coordinator, overseeing a team of dedicated staff members and ensuring smooth program operations while consistently meeting deadlines and managing multiple responsibilities.
• Fostered a supportive environment, empowering students to excel in their scientific pursuits and achieve their research goals.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Effectively managed personnel and resources across multiple laboratories, ensuring adherence to laboratory safety protocols and standards.
• Provided valuable support in fish aquaculture methods and research, contributing to the advancement of scientific knowledge in the field.
• Actively participated in scientific meetings and conferences, presenting research findings to a diverse audience and facilitating knowledge exchange.
• Spearheaded the implementation of comprehensive metagenomic pipeline methods, encompassing sample preparation, data analysis, and interpretation.
• Provided expert guidance and mentorship to both undergraduate and graduate students, advising on research design, experimentation, and data interpretation.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Teach full undergraduate lecture courseDevelop survey course curriculum in fish taxonomy, ecology, anatomy, and physiology

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Taught full lecture immunology course to 16 upperclass undergraduates and post-baccalaureate pre-medical school students Developed curriculum for the course

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Successfully coordinated a multi-institutional research project, overseeing personnel and laboratory research activities to ensure seamless collaboration and project completion.
• Demonstrated strong project management skills by effectively organizing resources and people, timelines, and reports.
• Employed cutting-edge genomics, biochemical, and metabolomics approaches to investigate and understand the underlying factors contributing to the decline of endangered freshwater bivalves.
• Employed advanced techniques and methodologies to isolate, identify, and study the antimicrobial properties of these peptides, contributing to the development of potential therapeutic applications.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Successfully isolated, identified, and characterized a novel antimicrobial peptide family linked to teleost fish immune function.
• Utilized advanced genomics and proteomics technologies to unravel the molecular mechanisms and biological significance of these antimicrobial peptides.
• Developed and implemented quantitative gene expression assays and immunohistochemical techniques, providing insights into the physiological responses associated with antimicrobial peptides under stress conditions.
• Conducted comprehensive analyses, providing insights into the regulatory pathways and responses associated with these peptides under stress conditions.
• Demonstrated effective leadership and mentorship skills by training and supervising undergraduate research assistants in laboratory safety protocols and methodology.

Kingston, RI

- Developed fluorescent immunohistochemical techniques to identify a matrix metalloproteinase that is involved in immunity and other functions in the Eastern Oyster - Showed that this matrix metalloproteinase is associated with migrating hemocytes and epithelial surfaces - Identified a relationship between this matrix metalloproteinase and parasitic.

Mystic, CT

- Maintained aquarium systems holding fish, reptile, amphibian, and invertebrate animals - Developed and implemented proper feeding schemes and schedules to ensure the proper health and well-being of the animals displayed - Assisted with quarantine procedures - Performed diagnoses of animal health and treatment based on necropsies and direct observation of.

Old Lyme, CT

- Collected data for fish stock assessments - Maintained and built fish ladders for diadromous fish runs - Aided in electrofishing surveys for diadromous fishes in Connecticut - Worked with the public and volunteers to perform the jobs given

Kure Beach, NC

- Maintained aquarium systems holding fish, reptile, amphibian, and invertebrate animals - Developed and implemented proper feeding schemes and schedules to ensure the proper health and well-being of the animals displayed - Implemented quarantine procedures for elasmobranchs and large fishes - Assisted in design and development of aquarium during expansion.

Kure Beach, NC

- Helped to maintain aquarium systems holding fish, reptile, amphibian, and invertebrate animals - Aided aquarists in the daily feeding of aquarium animals - Assisted with quarantine procedures - Assisted in the diagnosis of animal health and treatment based on necropsies and direct observation of sick or injured animals - Designed and built aquarium and.

Phd, Zoology

Specialized in Immunology

Master Of Science, Fisheries, Animal, And Veterinary Sciences

Specialized in Aquatic Pathology

Bachelor Of Science, Marine Biology

Biology