Sando O. Dickinson

*** *. ****** **. ***** NY ***52

accdpa@r.postjobfree.com • 607-***-****

Education

Bachelor of Science, Integrative Neuroscience, Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY May 2013

Associate of Science, Biology, Monroe Community College, Rochester, NY May 2009

Skills

Animal Handling Bacterial Cell Culture Southern Blotting

Stereotaxic Rodent Surgery Counting cells Gel Electrophoresis

Rodent FAS test Chamber Testing DNA/RNA extraction

Rodent AIMs Test Western Blotting SPSS

Micro Injections SDS-Page Electrophoresis Perfusions

S.c & I.p Injections ELISA

Professional Experience

Research Technician, Cornell Medical College NY, NY Oct 2013-Present

Efficiently designed, constructed and produced gene transfer vectors, including adenovirus (Ad),

adenoassociated virus (AAV), as well as non-viral vectors and plasmid vectors and used them in various

neurological in-vivo studies.

Senior Research Assistant, Binghamton University, Binghamton NY Dec. 2011 - Dec 2013

• Euthanized animal models, performed brain dissections and prepped brain slices for immunohistochemistry

• Assisted in the development of study designs investigating LIDs response to NE denervation, non-selective DA

agonists, SSRI’s, Alpha 2 adrenoceptor agonist clonidine, non-selective Beta antagonist Propranolol, Beta 2

antagonist Butoxamine and Beta 1 antagonist Betaxolol.

• Trained and oversaw junior researchers in handling adult male Sprague Dawley rats, stereotaxic surgeries, perfusions,

F.A.S testing, AIMs testing, sc and ip injection techniques and locomotor chamber testing.

• Under supervision of the PI, planned and headed various research projects investigating LID.

• Analyzed and presented data at various conferences and weekly lab meetings.

• Assisted in review of lab manuscript prior to publication submission.

Clinical Technician II, Specimen Processing, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY June 2009 - Jan. 2010

• Assisted Med Techs with western blotting, southern blotting and cell culture.

• Maintained freezer area via changing staining solutions, noting refrigerator temperatures and cryostats, stocking

supplies, cleaning, and scheduling vacuuming of cryostats.

• Resolved specimen discrepancies.

• Communicated and consulted with physicians regarding patient information.

• Distributed supplies to the gross room personnel that were significant to the performance of ancillary studies.

• Computed patient, billing, and case information into the LIS and Soft Path computer system.

June 2010-August 2010 and June 2011-Aug 2011 TRIO Program, Upward Bound, Binghamton, NY

Tutor Counselor

• Provided low-income high school students with a learning environment that would improve their opportunity for

academic success.

• Responsible for the welfare of 140 students living in a college dorm room environment. Ten students were

specifically assigned to me.

• Organized self-improvement activities

• Tutored students in various subject areas during and class period.

• Helped create an environment that facilitates self-expression, which included workshops that taught healthy

communication skills.

References available upon request

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