Research Project

Morgan L. Baumgard **** Cedar Lake Road S Apt * St. Louis Park, MN 55416

651-***-**** acaxwm@r.postjobfree.com

Education

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

• Degree: Bachelors of Science • Graduation: December 2011 Cum Laude

• Major: Biology • National Student Exchange, Fall 2009 Anchorage,

• Minor: Chemistry AK

• Dean’s List and Academic Distinction

Relevant Work Experience

National Marrow Donor Program Minneapolis, MN

Case Associate October 2012-Current

• Collaborates with multiple departments to identify, resolve and create awareness regarding

system and/or process issues to proactively monitor pre workup activities that may directly impact

patient case-work

• Proficient in human subject research standards to work in collaboration with transplant centers,

donor centers and the Institutional Review Board (IRB) to coordinate 3rd party consent research

studies for donors and patients.

• Investigates and reports incidents and adverse events using the Quality Improvement System and the

Occurrence database according to NMDP policy

• Provides corrective action and proposes new process improvements to standard operating procedures

• Independently maintains patient search files (paper and electronic) in an organized, functional

manner, and adheres to good documentation standards

• Validates data for accuracy and form completion when entering pertinent information into

existing databases, applications, and in internal and external communications

Translational Therapy Research at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview Minneapolis, MN

Jr. Scientist February 2012- Current

• Provided large-scale blood and bone marrow cell separation, manipulation and culture facilities for clinical

research

• Collaborated with peers and primary investigators to develop cell processing protocols

• Independently performed state-of-the-art immune monitoring assays for clinical trials

• Engaged in effective communication between other health care professionals to solve specific research

questions

• Coordinated multiple patient samples to ensure proper testing occurs for each

• Maintained detailed records of results and validated data for accuracy and completeness

Summer Research for Undergraduates at Marquette University Milwaukee, WI

Research Intern

Summer 2011

• Developed and conducted an independent research project that followed a specific study design in a

reproductive physiology laboratory

• Performed a variety of technical laboratory skills including microscopic work, preparation of mouse

specimen, and immunofluorescent staining

• Recorded all laboratory procedures and results in an understandable and precise manner

• Analyzed results using an assortment of statistical computer programs

• Presented research findings at a professional conference open to the general public, Marquette students and

faculty, and student researchers from nearby universities

Other Experience and Skills

• Selected for the Leadership Seminar Series by Student Leader Development Program at UWEC

• Proficient with Microsoft office tools

• Diverse volunteer work including: mentoring students at the Boys and Girls Club of the Chippewa Valley, National

Student Exchange liaison, tutoring chemistry and biology students, coaching a youth girls softball team

• President of Pre-Professional Health Club and secretary of UWEC Waterski Club Team

Personal Interests: Do-it-yourself craft projects, canoeing/camping, gourmet cooking, wood working

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