Tatum H. Email & Phone Number

Kirkland, Wa, Us

Seattle, Washington, United States

Tissue Culture Team (April 2022 – Present)• Facilitation of tissue culture and lentiviral work for a large-scale human genome mapping project via lentiviral transductions in human primary cells. • Experimental design, maintenance of laboratory notes, and presentation of findings. • Optimization and design of high-throughput protocols utilizing Viaflo and Benchsmart semi-automated liquid handling systems to establish SOPs for the lab. • Training peers on developed SOPs.•… Show more Tissue Culture Team (April 2022 – Present)• Facilitation of tissue culture and lentiviral work for a large-scale human genome mapping project via lentiviral transductions in human primary cells. • Experimental design, maintenance of laboratory notes, and presentation of findings. • Optimization and design of high-throughput protocols utilizing Viaflo and Benchsmart semi-automated liquid handling systems to establish SOPs for the lab. • Training peers on developed SOPs.• Analyzing laboratory and gene expression data utilizing custom python code.• Maintenance of laboratory equipment and inventory.COVID Clinical Testing Laboratory (January 2022 – April 2022)• Process and analyze clinical samples for the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus using high-throughput Hamilton robotic extraction methods and qPCR. Show less

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Contributed to the development of a proprietary biomimetic approach for detection of volatile organic compound signatures via peptide probes and transistors with applications to the diagnosis of COVID-19.• Performed computational data analysis and Molecular Dynamics to study peptide-molecule binding affinities utilizing GROMACS software and custom python code developed for specific scenario testing.

Snohomish, Washington, United States

• Planned individual tutoring sessions for grade school through high school students to improve performance in mathematics, science, writing, and reading. This included assisting in assignment completion, providing supplemental learning concepts, and supporting efficient and effective study and organizational skills.

Computational Biology Mentor (January 2019 – December 2020)Computational Biology Team (January 2018 – January 2019)• Oversaw, supported, and guided several undergraduate students on Molecular Dynamics and bioinformatic focused projects.• Participated in grant proposals, publications, conferences, workshops, weekly lab meetings, and evaluation of lab equipment.• Utilized GROMACS, Schrodinger, and Plumed software for Molecular Dynamics simulations and analysis for the study of… Show more Computational Biology Mentor (January 2019 – December 2020)Computational Biology Team (January 2018 – January 2019)• Oversaw, supported, and guided several undergraduate students on Molecular Dynamics and bioinformatic focused projects.• Participated in grant proposals, publications, conferences, workshops, weekly lab meetings, and evaluation of lab equipment.• Utilized GROMACS, Schrodinger, and Plumed software for Molecular Dynamics simulations and analysis for the study of self-assembling graphene-binding peptides towards future use in bio/nano technology.• Developed a new analysis technique with a doctoral student related for interpretation of point mutations within a sequence along a reaction coordinate using Hilbert Space Filling Curves.Wet-lab Experimental Team (September 2017 – January 2018)• Worked under and assisted a doctoral student with peptide synthesis, purification, and calcium assays.• Supported research on Amelogenin-derived peptides and their applications to teeth whitening and remineralization. Show less

Bachelor'S Degree, Atmospheric Chemistry And Climatology

Minor, Chemistry

Minor, Applied Mathematics