Software Research

Kereen Gordon

Email: abqieb@r.postjobfree.com

Address: ***** ******* ***

City: Alpharetta

State: GA

Zip: 30022

Country: USA

Phone: 404-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $65,000

Willing to Relocate

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Kereen S. Gordon, MS

10872 Ellicot Way * Alpharetta * GA 30022 * 404-***-****

RESEARCH ANALYST * RESEARCH ASSOCIATE * RESEARCH SCIENTIST

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

A dedicated and brilliant scientist seeking to apply hands-on R&D experience and analytical proclivity in the areas of; cancer research, biochemistry; immunology, product development; biomedical tissue engineering, cell therapy and medical devices. Successfully contributed to ongoing organizational success by providing top tier visions and innovative research strategies.

Selected accomplishments include:

Elected to the prestigious Sigma Xi, Scientific Research Honor Society, co-inventing patent pending novel double capsule as delivery vehicle; to treat type 1 diabetes and co-authoring journal manuscripts.

Instrumental in designing and conducting sophisticated experiments and Ad Hoc analysis and projects. Created and transformed novel ideas into workable realities, developing innovative procedures. Anticipated and proactively tackled obstacles and issues, devising creative solutions and alternative approaches and scaled rapidly changing needs and demands under pressure, expertly prioritizing and executing difficult tasks.

Core expertise: Cancer Therapeutics *Folate Conjugated Vinca Alkaloid Drug Targeted Assays *Folic Acid Binding Assays *Scientific Writing *Scientific Literature Review *Mouse Colony Management * Endocrine Tumors

Post-Surgery Care of small animals *Cell Culture *cGMP *Transfection/Cloning *qRT-PCR *SDS-PAGE *Western Blotting *Bio-Rad/BCA Protein Assays *ELISA* HPLC *LSM Confocal Microscopy *Micro particle Coating

Nucleic Acid Isolation and Quantification * Biomedical/Tissue Engineering *Stem Cell Therapy *Biomaterials Nisco Cell Encapsulation* Data Acquisition and Analysis *Flow Cytometry/FACS Analysis *Research & Method Development *Project Engineering & Management

Concept Implementation Strategies & Solutions *Gene Therapy/Recombinant Protein Expression *IACUC * IRB

T cell Isolation * Dendritic Cell Isolation *PBMC Isolation *Molecular Imaging *Polyclonal and Monoclonal Antibodies *Capillary Gel Electrophoresis * GLP *FDA *Protein Biochemistry *CITI training *PHS Policy *USDA Biosafety

Selected Technical/System/Application/Software Skills: Sciquest Solutions software *MS Office Suite (MS Visio, MS Word * MS Excel * MS Project *MS PowerPoint) * Graphpad software Systat * Flowjo * Zeiss-LSM *Zen Imaging Software *Adobe Photoshop *Image J *Adobe Professional *SPSS *JMP SAS *BD FACSDiva(tm) LSR II System/Software *Beckman Synchron CX5 Chemistry Analyzer *ABI 7900HT Real Time PCR systems/SDS v.2.0 software Beckman LS 6000 Liquid Scintillation System *Bio-Rad iCycler real time PCR system

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Biology (GPA: 4.0/4.0) * Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia 2007

Thesis: Prostate Cancer Cell Lines Preferentially Express Anti-inflammatory and Pro-inflammatory Cytokines and Chemokines: Implications in Prostate Cancer Immunotherapy

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry & Zoology (GPA: 3.5/4.0) * University of the West Indies, Mona, Kingston, Jamaica 2002

PUBLICATIONS

* Godwin O. Ifere, Anita Equan, Kereen Gordon et al. Cholesterol and phytosterols differentially regulate the expression of caveolin 1 and a downstream prostate cell growth-suppressor gene. Cancer Epidemiology 34 (4):461-71 (2010)

* Godwin O. Ifere, Anita Equan, Erika Barr, Kereen Gordon et al. Differential effects of cholesterol and phytosterols on cell proliferation, apoptosis and expression of a prostate specific gene in prostate cancer cell lines. Cancer detection and prevention; 32(4):319-28 (2009)

SELECTED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

* Georgia Academy of Sciences, 2007- Cytokines and Chemokines are Regulatory Factors in Prostate Cancer Progression

* American Association of Cancer Research International Conference, 2007- Cell Transplant Society Joint Congress, 2011. Insulin-secreting thyroid C-cells as surrogate beta cells for Type 1 diabetes

* American Association of Cancer Research, 2007- IL-10 knockout dendritic cells enhance suppression of tumor growth American Association of Cancer Research. Mechanism of sterol regulation of prostate neoplasm

* American Association of Cancer Research 2006- Phytosterols impact prostate cell growth by enhanced expression of androgen-regulated genes

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION

Sigma Xi, Scientific Research Honor Society September 2012 - present

The Association of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology January 2012 - present

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EMORY UNIVERSITY, Atlanta, Georgia * 2008 - Present

Research Specialist

* Research and develop novel immunoisolation strategies such as encapsulating pancreatic islets in durable bio-compatible micro-size beads via endotoxin free sodium alginate using a state of the art electrostatic bead generator

* Evaluate viability of islet graft, pre-transplantation, and after explanation from mice and non-human primates, using LIVE/DEAD(R) Viability/Cytotoxicity reagents

* Analyze peritoneal exudates cells procured from mice and non-human primates following transplant rejection, to characterize immune cells responsible for rejection using BD-LSRII FACS SCAN

* Visualize cells fixed and stained with antibodies conjugated to various fluorescent probes by LSM confocal laser microscopy

* Routinely transfect mammalian cells with adenoviral and lentiviral vectors encoded with genes of interest and assess and quantify protein secreted by ELISA, BCA protein assays and immunofluorescent staining

* Culture various cell lines including; mesenchymal stem cells and pluripotent stem cells

* Expand primary cells, excised and disperse human thyroid and parathyroid tissues using collagenase enzyme

* Conduct various ad hoc clinical research analysis and projects to evaluate folate receptors and in cancer tissues for applications germane to cancer therapeutics, clinical trials, drug trials and molecular imaging technologies

* Periodically manage mouse colonies, oversee post-surgery care, administer drugs subcutaneously and intra-peritoneally, euthanize mice and remove organs

* Review and edit manuscripts and grant applications

* Occasionally order lab supplies using Sciquest Solutions software, clean and sterilize glassware

* Co-ordinate the routine maintenance of laboratory equipment

ACHIEVEMENTS

* Elected to the prestigious Sigma Xi, Scientific Research Honor Society -September 2012

* Co-invented double microcapsule biomedical device submitted and awaiting results of patent application

* Consistently lauded for delivering exceptional performance, possessing superior work ethics and for demonstrating outstanding leadership abilities

CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY, Atlanta, Georgia * 2005 - 2007

General Biology Lab Instructor & Research Assistant

* Taught and oversaw general biology laboratory for incoming freshmen

* Designed and proctored midterm and final laboratory examinations

* Provided students with direction, instruction, and extra help as needed

* Aided faculty with classroom lessons and grade allocations of term papers

* Cultured various mammalian cancer cell lines such as; DU145, PC3, LNCaP and Hela cells

* Isolated and cultured T cells and dendritic cells

* Analyzed substantial amounts of data using advanced MS Excel and Systat statistical software

ACHIEVEMENTS

* Researched various areas of biology including; tumor immunology, molecular biology and cancer biology by employing techniques such as: qRT-PCR, PCR and ELISA and co-authored two published cancer research manuscripts

* Commended for contributions and assistance in numerous thank you cards from students

* Received outstanding evaluations from students and faculty consistently

CARDIOVASCULAR SPECIALTY LABS, Doraville, Georgia * 2002 - 2004

Clinical Lab Technician

* Used an automated equipment to analyze human serum specimen, to scrutinize levels of Low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and High-density lipoproteins (HDL) and relay test results to physicians and other clinical staff

* Performed experiments using research skills such as: HPLC, SDS-PAGE, gel electrophoresis and ELISA

* Analyzed and computed data using advanced MS Excel spreadsheet and visual basics

ACHIEVEMENTS

* Instrumental in the development of diagnostic and treatment procedures for patients with cardiovascular disease.

* Lauded by supervisor in evaluations for excellent performance and contributions.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

*Six Sigma Green Belt Certification- Villanova University (expected)-February 2013

*Advanced proteomics

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