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Baton Rouge Technician

Location:
Baton Rouge, LA
Posted:
December 05, 2012

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Cancer Research

Russell Joseph Ledet

*** ********* *****, **** * Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70815

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202-***-****

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Obtain a dual degree- MD/PhD in cancer biology focusing on researching distinguishable breast and prostate cancer cell surface markers differentially expressed from the standpoint of ethnicity, or factors utilized as substantial measurements for cancer-related health disparity data.

Research/ Technical Experience

Undergraduate Researcher

2009 ~ 2013 Department of Chemistry and Biology Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

"Phosphoinositide-3-kinase Inhibitors Attenuate Cytokine Release in Human and Brown-Norway Rat Lung PCLS". Summer 2012. UNCF-Merck Fellowship. Respiratory and Immunology Department, Merck Research Laboratories-Boston, Drs. Steve Alves and Yanlin Jia. Boston, MA."Development of New Fluorescent Porphyrin-based Macrocycles for Application in Medicine [e.g. diagnosis, photodynamic therapy (PDT) and boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT)] of Cancer". Summer 2011. Louisiana Biomedical Research Network Fellowship (LBRN). Department of Chemistry, Dr. Graca Vicente, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA.“The Gene Networks Associated with the Jamaican Bush Tea” 2009-2013. Molecular Endocrinology Research Group. Department of Chemistry, Southern University Baton Rouge, LA.“Exploring the Gene Networks Associated with the Putative Chemopreventative Plant Kola Acuminata (Bizzy Nut)” Summer 2010. Louis Stokes-Louisiana Alliance for Minority Participation(LS-LAMP) Summer Fellowship. Southern University-Baton Rouge, LA.

Cryptologic Technician (Active Duty)

2004 ~ 2009 United States Navy Anywhere, United States, United States

Operating collection and analysis consoles on surface, subsurface, and airborne platforms, as well as at shore commands.The first line of defense against inbound threats and anti-ship missiles for deployed units.Working with highly classified and technical material in support of national security.Providing electronic intelligence support to commands throughout the world.Tracking surface and airborne targets of interest to determine defensive maneauvers and tactics in case of attack.Operating state-of-the-art electronic receivers, signal modifiers, digital recording devices and associated peripherals in collection of airborne, shipborne, and land-based radar signals.Performing in-depth technical analysis of radar signals/systems to produce technical reports and briefs for operational facilities in the United States, Hawaii, Japan, Spain, Great Britain, Australia, and various remote sites throughout the world.

Cryptologic Technician (Reserve Force)

2009 ~ Current United States Navy Anywhere, United States, United States

Operating collection and analysis consoles on surface, subsurface, and airborne platforms, as well as at shore commands.The first line of defense against inbound threats and anti-ship missiles for deployed units.Working with highly classified and technical material in support of national security.Providing electronic intelligence support to commands throughout the world.Tracking surface and airborne targets of interest to determine defensive maneauvers and tactics in case of attack.Operating state-of-the-art electronic receivers, signal modifiers, digital recording devices and associated peripherals in collection of airborne, shipborne, and land-based radar signals.Performing in-depth technical analysis of radar signals/systems to produce technical reports and briefs for operational facilities in the United States, Hawaii, Japan, Spain, Great Britain, Australia, and various remote sites throughout the world.Education

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Fall 2009 ~ Current Southern University Agricultural and Mechanical College Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

Current GPA: 3.51 (4.0 scale)

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Fall 2009 ~ Current Southern University Agricultural and Mechanical College Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

Current GPA: 3.51 (4.0 scale)

Meetings and Presentations

Synthesis and Characterization of Peg-ylated Porphyrins for Targeting Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor(EGFR). Russell Ledet, Krystal Fontenot, M. Graça H. Vicente. American Association for Cancer Research 7th Annual Undergraduate Poster Competition and Forum. March 31, 2012.

Synthesis and Characterization of Peg-ylated Porphyrins for Targeting Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor(EGFR). Russell Ledet, Krystal Fontenot, M. Graça H. Vicente. American Association for Cancer Research (AACR). March 31-April 3, 2012.Synthesis and Characterization of Peg-ylated Porphyrins for Targeting Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor(EGFR). Russell Ledet, Krystal Fontenot, M. Graça H. Vicente. Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS). November 9-14, 2011.Synthesis and Characterization of Peg-ylated Porphyrins for Targeting Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor(EGFR). Russell Ledet, M. Graca H. Vicente, Krystal Fontenot. LSU Triple EX Symposium for Undergraduate Students. November 4, 2011.Synthesis and Characterization of Peg-ylated Porphyrins for Targeting Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor(EGFR). Russell Ledet, M. Graca H. Vicente, Krystal Fontenot. Louisiana Biomedical Research Network(LBRN), Summer Undergraduate Research Forum(SURF), July 29, 2011. Baton Rouge, LA.Exploring the Gene Networks Associated with the Putative Chemopreventative Plant Kola Acuminata (Bizzy Nut). Russell Ledet and Wesley Gray. Southern University A&M College, Department of Chemistry. National Society of Toxicology Conference, March 6-10, 2011. Washington, D.C.Isolation and Characterization of Bizzy-Specific Genes. Russell Ledet and Wesley Gray. Southern University A&M College, Department of Chemistry. Louisiana State University Triple Ex Symposium, November 3, 2010. Baton Rouge, LA.Exploring the Gene Networks Associated with the Putative Chemopreventative Plant Kola Acuminata (Bizzy Nut). Russell Ledet and Wesley Gray. Southern University A&M College. Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students(ABRCMS), November 9-14, 2010. Ashville, North Carolina. The Gene Networks Associated with The Jamaican Bush Tea. Russell Ledet and Wesley Gray. Southern University A&M College, Department of Chemistry. McNair Summer Presentation, July 20, 2010. Baton Rouge, LA.Bizzy-Responsive Gene Identification and Verification. Russell Ledet and Wesley Gray. Southern University A&M College, Department of Chemistry. South Central Regional Society of Toxicology Meeting, October 15, 2010. Starkville, MS.Honors and Awards

2012-2013 American Chemical Society Undergraduate Scholar2012-2013 United Negro College Fund-Merck Undergraduate Fellow2012-2013 AACR Thomas J. Bardos Science Education Scholar2012 NIH National Cancer Institute Introductions to Cancer Research Participant2011 Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students Presentation Awardee in Chemistry2011 Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students Travel AwardeeNamed 1 of 3 East Baton Rouge Parish CASA "Few Good Men"2011-2012 ETS Presidential Scholarship for HBCU Students Recipient2011-2012 Southern University Student Researcher of the Year2010-2011 Southern University Student Researcher of the Year2012-2013 Thurgood Marshall USA Funds Scholarship Recipient2011-2012 Thurgood Marshall Wells Fargo Scholarship Recipient2011 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) ACCESS Program SelecteeU.S. Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal Recipient (2006,2008)2011 Naval Reserve Navy Intelligence Operations Command- Pensacola Junior Sailor of the QuarterDean’s List (2009-2010, 2010-2011)2010-2012 Southern University Department of Chemistry Scholarship AwardeeLouis Stokes- Louisiana Alliance for Minority Participation (LS-LAMP) Scholar 2010-2012Organizational Involvement

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, 2012-CurrentCourt Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), 2009-CurrentBeta Kappa Chi National Biology Honor Society, 2009-CurrentNAACP, 2009-CurrentNational Institute of Science Honor Society, 2010-CurrentMinority Association for Pre-Health Students (President), 2009-CurrentBeta Beta Beta National Honor Society(Vice President) 2009-2011Chemistry Club, 2010-2011References

Vivian Moss, M.S.

U.S. Army Education Advisor

Fort Meade, MD Education Building

757-***-****

******.****@****.***

Wesley G. Gray, Ph. D.

Associate Professor of Chemistry

218 Health Research Center Baton Rouge, LA 70807

225-***-****

***********@****.***

Erich E. Sirkowski

Research Scientist

33 Avenue Louie Pasteur Boston, MA

*****.*********@*****.***

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