Brian R. Haas, Ph.D.

acdyv1@r.postjobfree.com

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Education

Ph.D. Neurobiology University of Alabama-Birmingham 2011

B.S. Cell and Molecular Biology Missouri State University 2006

B.A. Music Missouri State University 2006

Medical Science Communication Qualifications Summary

Publications and Presentations

o 5 peer-reviewed publications (including 3 first author and 1 invited review)

o Created and presented over 10 poster presentations at regional and national conferences

o Designed, developed, and delivered educational chemistry curriculum for lecture and laboratory based

instruction

Scientific Research, Writing, and Project Management

o Over 7 years of professional scientific training in the fields of Cell and Molecular Biology, Oncology,

Neuroscience, and Pharmacology

o Over 5 years of experience conceptualizing, researching, writing, editing, reviewing, and coordinating

scientific posters, abstracts, and manuscripts for a diverse biomedical research scientist audience in

peer-reviewed journals and at professional meetings

o Highly developed ability to critically evaluate, analyze, and interpret scientific and medical literature

o Over 7 years of experience managing and organizing the construction, writing, and submission of

regulatory IACUC and IRB protocols for multiple laboratory-wide projects

o Mechanistic group project manager that monitored and approved budget and mentored, supported, and

directed graduate and undergraduate students

Clinical and Scientific Editing

o Successfully edited over 65 clinical and scientific manuscripts from ESL clients, including original

scientific research articles, review articles, abstracts, and grant manuscripts, while adhering to high

editorial standards and strict deadlines as a remote contract editor

o Therapeutic Areas: Oncology, Pharmacology, Drug Development, Neuroscience, and Addiction

Scientific and Medical Communication Skills Experience

Mar 2013-present Junior Editor, American Journal Experts

Edit clinical and scientific manuscripts and abstracts from international researchers for

English grammar, punctuation, formatting, and organization to produce publication-

ready documents for submission to English-language peer-reviewed journals

Strengthening in-depth knowledge of medical terminology and comprehension of

technical and medical literature

Jan-Mar 2014 Adjunct Chemistry Instructor, Seattle Central Community College

Designed and implemented high-quality educational presentations for an

undergraduate Chemistry laboratory course

Assessed learning outcomes, provided prompt and detailed feedback of student

progress, and coordinated learning outcomes with lecture instructors

Jan-Jun 2012 Adjunct Chemistry Instructor, Highline Community College

Designed, developed, and delivered educational materials for undergraduate

introductory chemistry students during 2 quarters, including weekly laboratory

presentations

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2007-2011 Standardized Patient, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Instructed medical students in proper physical exam techniques, acted as a patient for

testing events, and provided objective feedback regarding interpersonal communication

between the patient and medical student

Gained in-depth knowledge of clinical medical terminology

Languages English (native) and French (fluent)

Professional Experience

2011-present Senior Fellow, University of Washington

Department of Pharmacology, Nephi Stella, Ph.D.

Department of Pathology, Jing Zhang, MD, Ph.D.

Over 2 years of experience writing and editing scientific manuscripts, abstracts, and

posters for publication at professional meetings and peer -reviewed journals

Developed the ability to research and select relevant scientific and medical information

and interpret and present complex data

Gained computer skills, such as word processing, spreadsheet analysis, and

bibliographic management

Studied molecular basis and animal models of neurodegenerative disease, drug

addiction, and neuro-oncology

Funded by a competitive Ruth Kirschstein NRSA grant

Broad surgical experience (brain injections and intra-cranial glioma implantations),

animal behavior assays (CPP and sensitization), pre-clinical novel compound

assessment (maximal tolerated dose, dose-range finding, and PK studies), and cellular

and molecular biology approaches (cloned and validated shRNA viral vectors, RNA

and protein analysis, and cell culture)

2006-2011 Graduate Assistant, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Department of Neurobiology, Harald Sontheimer, Ph.D.

Over 3 years of experience writing and editing scientific manuscripts, abstracts, and

posters for publication at professional meetings and peer-reviewed journals

Mastered basic statistical and clinical concepts

Developed proficiency in medical and scientific information retrieval

Studied cellular basis and animal models of neuro-oncology

Extensive surgical experience (brain injections, intra-cranial glioma injections,

electrode implantation, and cranial windows) cell biology techniques (dynamic cell

volume measurements, cell proliferation and viability, cell culture, and cell migration),

molecular biology techniques (cloned and validated shRNA vectors and protein and

RNA analysis), and microscopy (DIC, fluorescence, and confocal)

Relevant Volunteer Experience

2014-present Front Desk Support and Patient Education Volunteer, Neighborcare Health

Provide Receptionist and Resour ce Specialist support for the Homeless Youth Clinic

Act as liaison between medical providers, patients, and front desk staff

Awards

2013-present NIH Ruth Kirschstein F32 National Research Service Award (1F32 DA035018)

2012-2013 NIDA Institutional Drug of Abuse Training Grant (5T32 DA007278)

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Publications

Haas BR, Cherry AE, Canton D, Xu C, Scott J, Stella N. “Alkylindoles kill astrocytomas independently of CB1

and CB2 receptors”. In preparation.

Haas BR, Stewart TH, Zhang J. “Pre-motor biomarkers for Parkinson's disease - a promising direction of

research.” Translational Neurodegeneration 2012, 1:11. doi:10.1186/204*-****-*-**.

Buckingham SC, Campbell SL, Haas BR, Montana V, Robel S, Ogunrinu T, Sontheimer H. “ Glutamate release by

primary brain tumors induces epileptic activity.” Nat Med. 2011 Sep 11;17(10):1269-74. doi: 10.1038/nm.2453

Haas BR, Cuddapah VA, Watkins S, Dy TE, Rohn KJ, Sontheimer H. “With-No-Lysine Kinase 3 (WNK3)

stimulates glioma invasion by regulating cell volume” Am J Physiol Cell Physiol. 2011 Nov;301(5):C1150-60.

Epub 2011 Aug 3.

Haas BR, Sontheimer H. “Inhibition of the Sodium-Potassium-Chloride Cotransporter Isoform-1 reduces glioma

invasion.” Cancer Res. 2010 Jul 1;70(13):5597-606. Epub 2010 Jun 22.

McCoy E, Haas BR, Sontheimer H. “Water permeability through aquaporin-4 is regulated by protein kinase C and

becomes rate-limiting for glioma invasion.” Neuroscience. 2010 Jul 28;168(4):971-81. Epub 2009 Sep 15.

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