TREVOR L KANE, PH.D

507-***-**** ac0h8h@r.postjobfree.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/tkane3

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

My Ph.D. dissertation work focuses on the study of a potential virulence factor produced by a select strain of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). I use molecular biology methods to produce knockouts in our gene cluster of interest as well as protein expression methods to generate active toxin in vitro. My work has required extensive knowledge of PCR, DNA sequencing, cloning, western blotting, and transformations. I have extensive experience troubleshooting scientific problems, researching current scientific literature, and communication with colleagues in other departments and neighboring institutions. Completion of my Ph.D. has required multitasking, critical thinking and data analysis, and supervising undergraduates.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME Notre Dame, IN

Ph.D., Biological Sciences GPA 3.825/4.0 May 2017

Thesis topic: Examination of a new virulence factor in Staphylococcus aureus

Advisor: Shaun Lee, Ph.D.

UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND Tacoma, WA

Bachelors of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology. Minor in Economics May 2010

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME Notre Dame, IN

Ph.D. Candidate, Biological Sciences September 2011-Present

Research focuses on examining the role a gene cluster plays in virulence in a select strain of methicillin resistant S. aureus resulting in numerous poster presentations thus far

Wrote three funded fellowship proposals saving the lab approximately $80,000

Mentored two NIH funded summer research experience fellowships (REU) and two Notre Dame biology undergraduates

Established collaboration between Notre Dame and Indiana University School of Medicine leading to introduction of new methods to our lab and resulting in numerous poster presentations

AMERICORP VOLUNTEER Apopka, FL

Volunteer September 2010-July 2011

Assisted at an Apopka High School in Biology, Math, and English classes as well helped lead a before and after school tutoring center

MAYO CLINIC Rochester, MN

Summer Mentored Undergraduate Research Fellowship, Endocrinology Summer 2008 and 2009

Research focused on effects of bisphosphonate treatment of post-menopausal women resulting in a publication in Mayo Clinic Proceedings

Gained experience with primary cell culture, flow cytometry, and mice models.

AWARDS AND FELLOWSHIPS

University of Notre Dame

2015-2017 Recipient of the Eck Institute for Global Health Graduate Student Fellowship

One year fellowship with competitive renewal

2013-2014 Recipient of the Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Biology Interface Fellowship

University of Puget Sound

2006-2010 Member of Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society

2008 Recipient of Spreger Memorial Scholarship in Chemistry

2008-2009 Twice nominated for outstanding volunteer at St. Joseph Hospital

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