Sr. Research Associate
Resume:
Preston Burnley, PhD
Arlington, TX *****
*********@*****.***
Summary
Currently, I serve as a Sr. Research Associate for the Charles and Jane Pak Center for Mineral Metabolism and Clinical Research on the campus of UT Southwestern Medical Center. Daily, I wear multiple hats to effectively lead my CLIA-licensed laboratory. During my tenure I have used my basic science knowledge, observant nature, and self-determined drive to accomplish my goals and ensure my lab is both productive and cost-efficient. While maintaining my laboratory’s credentials, I also serve as the liaison between several departments to collaborate multidisciplinary research studies.
My bench skills include but are not limited to: urinalysis, organ/bone ashing, HPLC, immunohistochemistry, western blot, flow cytometry, and DNA extraction. Computer skills attained include but are not limited to: KRONOS, Epic, PeopleSoft, ImageJ, Microsoft Office, SigmaPlot, and FlowJo.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Science
University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, Fort Worth, Texas
2015
B.S. Degree in Biology
Grambling State University, Grambling, Louisiana
2010
High School Diploma
David W. Carter High School, Dallas, Texas
2005
Career History & Accomplishments
Sr. Research Associate, UT Southwestern Medical Center
• Oversee day-to-day laboratory operations and analysis
• Manages a staff of 6 technicians and 1 lab manager
• Approve departmental requisitions/purchases for $5,000,000 budget
• Liaison for interdepartmental clinical trials
• Manage CLIA license and CAP certifications
• Perform Employee Performance Appraisals and Salary Increases for departmental staff
• Write Justifications for all major laboratory purchases
• Plan and Implement laboratory functions and standard operating procedure (SOPs)
Graduate Research Assistant, University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth
•Responsible for experimentation on animal models (mice)
• Perform immunological experiments using murine breeding, H&E/fluorescent staining, flow cytometry, PCR
• Perform microbiological experiments using aseptic cell culture techniques, agar plate preparation for testing
• Analyze and interpret data to be included in peer-reviewed journals
• Supervise scientists on techniques and analysis
Teaching Assistant, University of North Texas at Dallas
• Instruct lecture classes to facilitate a cooperative learning environment
• Demonstrate lab experiments based on approved curriculum
McNair Scholar Internship, University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth
•Project: Recovery of Penta E and D Dropouts Utilizing Alternative DNA Typing Methods
Summer Intern, Dallas Police Department Crime Scene Division
•Observed the utilization of chemical reagents to criminal evidence
•Compiled a daily journal of investigators’ evidence collection and analysis techniques
LS-LAMP Scholar Internship, Tulane University
•Project: Correlation of Plant Defenses with Temperature and Elevation
June 2015-Present
Jun 2010- May 2015
Sept 2013- Dec 2013
May 2009-July 2009
May 2008 - July 2008
May 2007- July 2007
Publications and Presentations
•Wan D, Shen S, Fu S, Preston B, Brandon C, He S, Shen C, Wu J, Wang S, Xie W, Chen B, Liya A, Guo Y, Zheng D, Zhi Q, Peng B.miR-203 suppresses the proliferation and metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma by targeting oncogene ADAM9 and oncogenic long non-coding RNA HULC.Anticancer Agents Med Chem. 2016;16(4):414-23.PMID:26179263
•Emory University-Laney Graduate School STEM Research and Career Symposium 2015 – Atlanta, GA Aging of Thymic Epithelial Progenitor Pool is Determined by the p63-FoxN1 Regulatory Axis
•IMMUNOLOGY 2014 – American Association of Immunologists – Pittsburgh, PA Aging of Thymic Epithelial Progenitor Pool is Determined by the p63-FoxN1 Regulatory Axis
•Ruan L, Zhang Z, Mu L, Burnley P, Wang L, Coder B, Zhuge Q, Su DM.Biological significance of FoxN1 gain-of-function mutations during T and B lymphopoiesis in juvenile mice.Cell Death Dis. 2014 Oct 9;5:e1457. doi: 10.1038/cddis.2014.432.PMID:25299782
•Burnley P, Rahman M, Wang H, Zhang Z, Sun X, Zhuge Q, Su DM.Role of the p63-FoxN1 regulatory axis in thymic epithelial cell homeostasis during aging.Cell Death Dis. 2013 Nov 21;4:e932. doi: 10.1038/cddis.2013.460.PMID:24263106
•Research Appreciation Day 2013 – Fort Worth, TX Role of the p63-FoxN1 Regulatory Axis in Thymic Epithelial Cell Homestasis During Aging
•Zhang Z, Burnley P, Coder B, Su DM.Insights on FoxN1 biological significance and usages of the "nude" mouse in studies of T-lymphopoiesis.Int J Biol Sci. 2012;8(8):1156-67. doi: 10.7150/ijbs.5033. Epub 2012 Sep 24. Review.PMID:23091413
•ThymUS 2012 International Conference – Miami, FL Role of the p63-FoxN1 Regulatory Axis in Thymic Epithelial Cell Homestasis During Aging
Memberships & Affiliations
●National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) - Scientific Abstract Reviewer
●Dallas County Medical Reserve Corps - POD Volunteer
Honors and Awards
●Emory University-Laney Graduate School STEM Research and Career Symposium Travel Award, 2015
●American Association of Immunologists Young Investigator’s Travel Award, 2015
●American Association of Immunologists FASEB MARC Travel Award, 2014
●Nominated for Induction into Sigma Xi: The Scientific Research Society, 2014
Mentorship
●Jasper Bigdeli (Summer Intern 2018)
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