Cory Mahnen

Kent, Ohio ***** acgdxs@r.postjobfree.com 330-***-****

Education:

Kent State University, Kent, Ohio

Masters of Biology December 2014

GPA: 3.7

Kent State University, Kent, Ohio

Bachelors of Science in Biology December 2012

GPA: 2.8

Relevant Skills:

DOC analysis, Enzyme Assays, TRFLP, Fluorescent Imaging, Ion Exchange Fragmentation (column

chromatography), Clean Room Experience, PCR, NMR, FTIR, UV/VIS, TGA, DMA, POM, DSC, Mass-spec

diagnostics, GC, AFM, SEM, DNA extraction and purification, Organic Synthesis Construct, Immuno-

cytochemistry, in vivo Ca2+ assaying.

Computer Skills:

Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, solid foundation of knowledge for Windows, all applicable procedures

for molecular techniques, as well as protocol for analytical instrumentation.

Related Experience:

LCI Material Science Lab Work, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio

August 2012 – Present

Graduate Assistant

Work included the synthesis and characterization of a biodegradable, biocompatible

elastomer for use in stem cell seeding and guided differentiation. Liquid crystal ligands as

well as molecular structure allowed for alignment in the elastomer once stimulated.

Mastery of organic synthesis procedures

Performed analytical procedures

Purified and Characterized organic products

Aquatic Ecology Lab Work

December 2011 – June 2012

Undergraduate Assistant

Work included studying the effects of acid-mine drainage ditches’ on algal growth

which subsequently leads to the change in genetic expression and profile of bacteria

throughout the season.

Utilized sampling techniques associated with cell culture

Extracted and Purified Proteins

Extracted and Purified DNA

Akron Polymer Systems – Akron, Ohio June – August 2013

Intern, Mechanical testing

Cory Mahnen

Publications

Suchismita Ghosh, Moumita Moitra, Christopher J. Woolverton, Laura G. Leff

Canadian Journal of Microbiology, 2012, 58:1316-1326

Biocompatible, biodegradable and porous liquid crystal elastomer scaffolds for spatial cell cultures.

Macromolecular Bioscience Submitted June 2014

Presentations:

American Chemical Society’s Honors Week:

Synthesis and Characterization of a Cholesteric Elastomer for Tissue Regeneration

Gordon Research Conference on Liquid Crystals

Cholesteric Side Chain Liquid Crystal Elastomers: Synthesis, Characterization

and in vitro cell studies.

Patents:

Contributing work leading to a number of patents in Elda Hegmann’s Lab

Reports:

Effects of Algal blooms on bacterial flora. May 2012

Synthesis and characterization of a cholesteric elastomer and its precursors. December 2012

Synthesis and characterization of a biodegradable elastomer as a scaffold for tissue regeneration.

May 2013

Volumetric muscle loss repair using induced pluripotent stem cells in an implantable synthetic muscle

construct. June 2014

Other Work Experience:

Activelife Care – Hudson, Ohio May 2011 – November 2012

Home Health Aid

Mark’s Equiptment Inc. - Rittman, Ohio June 2006 – August 2009

Invoicing and Heavy labor, Customer Relations

Honors and Extracurricular

2009 – 2011

Recipient, Choose Ohio First Scholarship

Member, Science Learning Community Scholars 2009 - Present

Member, Student Associate of the American Chemical Society 2013- Present

Member, Society for Biological Conservation 2014- Present

Judge, S.T.E.M. Science Fair 2014

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