Laboratory Manager
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Office: |
ETC 7.106A |
Joined Group: |
September 2013 |
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Research:
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I'm the Laboratory Manager for the Ben-Yakar Group. I have over 10 years of research experience in genetic analysis of nervous system development and aging in C. elegans. I maintain the C. elegans and bacterial stocks, as well as handle health and safety compliance, purchasing, maintenance, and other essential administrative duties.
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Education: |
- Postdoc, Hunter College, Department of Biological Sciences - New York, NY
- Postdoc, University College London, Institute of Healthy Ageing - London, UK
- Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago (Neuroscience) - Chicago, IL
- M.S., University of Kentucky (Physiology) - Lexington, KY
- B.A., Augustana College (Biology) - Rock Island, IL
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Honors: |
- Peer Reviewer, Pilot Program for Young Investigators, Aging (Impact Journals) – 2009
- Gordon Conference on Aging Invitation (Les Diablerets, Switzerland) – 2008
- Wellcome Trust Postdoctoral Fellowship Award (London, UK) – 2007-2008
- WOW Award (Outstanding teaching for minority PAP Program), UIC – 2005
- UIC Teaching Excellence Award (student-elected) – 2003, 2004
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Service: |
- Science Fair Judge, Austin Energy Regional Science Festival – 2015, 2016
- Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) Mentor, Hunter College – 2010-2012
- Biology Mentor and Tutoring Program, City Universities of New York – 2011, 2012
- Science Fair Judge, Bronx High School of Science – 2010, 2011
- NSF REU Program, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2004, 2005
- Teaching Assistant Mentor, Graduate College, University of Illinois at Chicago – 2004
- Graduate Student Council Member, University of Illinois at Chicago – 2003, 2004
- Volunteer, University of Kentucky Science Outreach Program – 1998, 1999
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Personal Interests: |
Vinyl records, DIY projects, NPR, civics and volunteering, scooters, and lifelong learning
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