Assistant University
Resume:
Dr. Cassidy M. Dobson
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Objective
Motivated and enthusiastic Ph.D having over 6 years of biochemical experience working
on significant and challenging scientific problems seeking industrial employment
experience. Very experienced in highly collaborative and interdisciplinary scientific
endeavors. Dedicated to improvement of educational quality in the field of biochemistry
based on very strong and unique teaching experience. Excellent written and verbal
communication skills to diverse audiences.
Education
September 2005 – November 2011, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
• Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular and Cellular Biology
• Concentration: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• Specialization: X-ray crystallography, understanding protein structure and
implications in human diseases
September 2001 – May 2005, Hamline University, St. Paul, MN
• Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry, Minor in Music
• Concentrations in organic chemistry, biochemistry, and musical
performance/history
Experience
January 2011 – Present
• Assistant Professor of Chemistry, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN
• Responsible for leading lecture and laboratory courses of Biochemistry,
Biophysical chemistry, and Preparatory chemistry
February 2006 – November 2011
• MCAT Instructor, Kaplan Test Prep, Amherst, Massachusetts
• Responsible for leading highly interactive classrooms of a range of students
Students include sophomore to senior undergraduates as well as post-
baccalaureate students
• Subjects taught include: Physics, General (Inorganic) Chemistry, Biology,
Organic Chemistry, Verbal Reasoning, MCAT Strategy, Perceptual Ability,
Quantitative Reasoning
September 2010 – December 2010
• Teaching Assistant for Biochemistry 421, University of Massachusetts
September 2005 – December 2005
• Teaching Assistant for Biochemistry 421, University of Massachusetts
Publications
• Mohr, B., Dobson, C., Garman, S., Muthukumar. M. (Submitted)
Electrostatic origin of aggregation of human γ -crystallin. J. Chemical
Physics 2013.
• Dobson, C., Garman, S. (In preparation) Isolation of two forms of the
immunomodulatory protein Salp15.
• Dobson, C., Winter, N. (In preparation) Identification of amino acids by
titration analysis.
Research Skills
• Molecular biology including primer design and cloning strategies
• Protein expression in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems
• Purification strategies of recombinant protein expression
• Biochemical analysis of protein-protein interactions in vitro
• Knowledge of x-ray crystallography as a technique in protein structure
determination
• Knowledge of organic synthesis, small molecule purification, and structure
determination by nuclear magnetic resonance
Presentations
• Dobson, C., Garman, S. (2009) Investigation of the binding interactions of
Salp15. Poster presented at the Protein Society Zurich, Switzerland
• Dobson, C., Barany, G., Majerle, R. (2005) Synthesis of Silyl Ether Linkers
for Solid Phase Synthesis. Poster presented at the American Peptide
Symposium San Diego, CA
Grants and Fellowships
• National Institutes of Health: Chemistry-Biology Interface Training
Program Pre-Doctoral Training Grant (Summer 2007- Summer 2009)
• National Science Foundation: Research Site for Educators in Chemistry
University of Minnesota dictated recipient of award (Summer 2004)
Awards and Honors
Hamline University:
• Honors Scholarship Recipient Fall 2001 to Spring 2005
• Walter Kenyon Biology Scholarship Fall and Spring 2003
• Ronald Mitsch Chemistry Scholarship Fall and Spring 2003
• Hamline University Music Scholarship Fall 2001 to Spring 2005
• Active Member of Tri-Beta; Biology Honors Society 2004, 2005
References
Scott C. Garman, Ph.D (Ph.D advisor)
Associate Professor
University of Massachusetts
Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
LGRT 1021K
710 N. Pleasant St.
Amherst, MA 01003
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Jeanne A. Hardy, Ph.D
Assistant Professor
University of Massachusetts
Department of Chemistry
LGRT 1021G
710 N. Pleasant St.
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Louis A. Roberts, Ph.D
Director of Lab Instruction
University of Massachusetts
Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
LGRT 912
710 N. Pleasant St.
Amherst, MA 01003
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