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Greater Boston

Greater Boston Area

CST is a remarkable company that strives to provide useful tools to further scientific research. This is truly an amazing community which I would encourage everyone to experience if you get the chance!My role as a scientist in the immunofluorescence group has given me the chance to give presentations and provide training to coworkers, distributors, and customers both within the US and abroad. I also help to validate antibodies for use in immunofluorescence assays with a team of awesome people both by providing expertise to newer group members, providing secondary review for challenging projects, and performing my own research. I have also been given the chance to participate in and support several marketing initiatives which has helped me to understand how much thought goes into the marketing efforts of the companies we interact with! This role also allows me to provide technical support directly to our customers as they experience challenges with their work and it is fascinating to learn more about and assist with the challenges that scientists working in the field are facing.

Md Anderson Science Park

Researched several topics in immunology including the role of p63 in TEC differentiation and thymus function, regulation of Bmp4 during thymus development, and how Tbx1 impacts thymus fate.Developed and optimized protocols to obtain better results with fewer reagents. Trained colleagues on new techniques and helped to maximize their efficiency. Successfully adapted fluorescent multiplex in situ to work with immunohistochemistry for thymus. Mentored graduate, undergraduate, and high school students. Technical Expertise: Flow Cytometry and FACS, Confocal Microscopy, qRT PCR, multiplex FISH

Athens, Georgia Area

Studied gene regulatory networks and the role of Sonic hedgehog in third pharyngeal pouch fate.Learned how to plan and execute experiments. Gained experience in public speaking. Made presentations (written, poster, and oral). Represented data through informative graphics. Wrote grants and publications. Developed ability in critical thinking and analysis. Taught and mentored undergraduate students.Technical Expertise: PCR, gel electrophoresis and extraction, IHC, immunofluorescence, light and fluorescent microscopy, cloning, in situ hybridization, embryo culture, mouse husbandry

Dvrd Vzrb

Identified variants of human granulocytic anaplasmosis and helped develop a method to rapidly ID Q fever.Helped design ELISA for Q fever. Tested immunogenicity of goats to AP-1 Variant 1 of Anaplasm phagocytophilum. Learned basic laboratory skills in a BSL-3 environment.Technical Expertise: nested PCR, qPCR, sequencing, ELISA, DNA extraction

Greater Atlanta Area

I made daily rounds through the hospital and helped eligible seniors to enroll in Medicare part D. Learned valuable interpersonal communication skills.

Ph.D., Genetics, 3.59

Activities and Societies: Genetics Graduate Student Association

B.A., Biology, Music Theory, Cello Performance, 3.6

Activities and Societies: Colonnade Club, Sigma Alpha Iota, Agnes Scott Television