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Anthony Fisher
Curriculum Vitae
Education
SUNY Farmingdale, Farmingdale, NY
Bachelor of Science, Bioscience, May 2011
Internships
6/1/2009-Present H2M Labs, Melville, NY
Lab intern, mentor: Linda Siciliano-Dunn.
- Assisted in water testing, composite sampling, bottle spiking and stocking, labeling of samples, taking pH of
samples, disposal of waste with waste disposal drums, shipping of samples with FedEx
10/08-3/09 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Stony Brook, NY
Computer Operator, mentor: Karen Gomez
- Converted paper documents to electronic documents using scanner and saving documents to computer
- Uploaded documents saved to computer to DEC website
Relevant
Coursework
Genetics
• Learned DNA structure and replication while using visualization techniques
• Used NCBI, OMIM, and the PedigreeLab program to research Cystic Fibrosis including the chromosomal
map location of the disease, amino acid sequences, and mutations that occur in the DNA sequences of an
infected individual.
Microbiology
• Learned sterile technique in isolation and transfer of microorganisms.
• Learned how decide what tests to include and exclude while identifying unknown microorganisms
• Used ELISA based assays
• Learned antibiotics that are relevant for different strains of bacteria
Molecular Biology
• Learned nucleic acid separation and visualization, PCR blotting, and sequencing
• Restriction mapping and subcloning were performed.
• Used Southern Blotting
• Spectrophotometry was used as well as restriction enzyme digests and probe generation
Computer
Skills
Delta NMR Processing and Control Software, NCBI, BLAST, PubMed, and Microsoft Office programs
General
Laboratory
Techniques
Proficient in : Culturing of bacteria, electroporation, streak plating, gram stain, vacuum filtration, column
chromatography, thin layer and gas chromatography, rotary evaporations, reflux, distillation, gel electrophoresis,
Infrared Spectroscopy, PCR, DNA extraction, spectrofluorometry, ELISA based assays, bioassays, API test kits,
centrifugation, SDS PAGE, Southern Blotting, restriction mapping, subcloning
Student
Professional
Affiliations
Biology Club
Assisted with fundraising as well as various community service projects and environmental cleanups
Student
Volunteer
Programs
Bridgeport Read Aloud Program
Led classroom reading sessions for elementary aged students in various school districts within Bridgeport,
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Additional
Experience
St. Luke Lutheran Church, Dix Hills, NY
Camp Counselor, July 1, 2008 – August 10, 2008
• Moved furniture and materials needed for the camp
• Helped entertain, and supervise children attending camp
Best Yet Market, East Northport, NY
Cashier, May 14, 2006 – August 28, 2006
• Operated cash register while dealing with customer’s needs
• Helped restock shelves