Engineering Assistant

Permanent Address: Local Address:

D avid E. C epeda

**** **** ***** *** * Hancock St, Apt 202

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33317 Detroit, MI 48201

Phone: 954-***-**** Cell Phone: 954-***-****

E-mail: *********@*****.*** E-mail: *******@*****.***

Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering May 2013

Education

University of Michigan (UM) – Ann Arbor, MI

M.S., Biomedical Engineering Dec 2008

University of Michigan (UM) – Ann Arbor, MI

B.S., Materials Engineering Specialization: Biomaterials Dec 2006

University of Florida (UF) – Gainesville, FL

Proficiency: Spanish (fluently Spoken), MS Office, C++, AutoCAD, COMSOL

Related Skills

Techniques: fMRI, FTIR, SEM, Coulter LS 13320, PCR, Gel Electrophoresis,

Western Blotting, Microfabrication, Rodent Surgery, Push-Pull

Perfusion, Microdialysis, CE-LIF, Electrophysiology, Histology,

Immunohistochemistry, Confocal Microscopy, Image Analysis

Research/Projects ● Effects of Antidepressants on Neurotransmitter Signaling: Development

of electrochemical screening tools for SSRIs with fast-scan cyclic

voltammetry. Wayne State University (WSU) May 2013–

● Exploration of Brain Tissue Response in Neurochemical Monitoring

Methods: Assessment of tissue damage in microdialysis and low-flow

push-pull perfusion via cell viability, immunohistochemistry, and

computational modeling. PhD Thesis, UM, Fall 2009 - Spring 2013

● Braille-Actuated Microfluidic Device for Neurochemical Sampling and

Analysis: Development of microfabricated PDMS pump for push-pull

perfusion sampling & derivatization. UM, Summer 2008 - Summer 2009

● The Neural Correlates of Appraisal & Decision-Making in the Context

of Cortisol: fMRI study of brain areas activated during gambling tasks

and emotional rating of images. UM Psychiatric Affective Neuroimaging

Lab, Summer 2007

● Development of Ready-to-use Allograft Paste Products for Bone

Regeneration. Regeneration Technologies Inc., Alachua-FL, Spring 2007

● Effect of Processing Methods on Particle Size & Dispersion for

Pulmonary Drug Delivery. UF Particle Engineering Research Center

(PERC), Summer & Fall 2006

● Injectable Gels in Spinal Cord Injury: Optimal alginate & NIPAAm

monomer concentration and irradiation dose for an injectable gel with

degradation rate and sustained release. UF, Fall 2005-Spring 2006

Postdoctoral Fellow: BME Chemistry, Wayne State University May 2013-

Work Experience

Intern: Regeneration Technologies Inc., Alachua, FL Jan – May 2007

Intern: UF Particle Engineering RC, Gainesville, FL May – Dec 2006

● Instructor: Analytical Chemistry, Wayne State University 2013

Teaching

● Graduate Student Instructor: Quantitative Physiology, UM 2012

Experience

● Graduate Student Instructor: Introductory Chemistry, UM 2010

● Mentor: Academy for Future Faculty, Northwestern University 2012-

● Tutor: LEAPS – Ft. Lauderdale, FL 2013

● Tutor / MC Workshop Assistant: Neutral Zone – Ann Arbor, MI 2012

Activities & Honors Gordon Research Conference Carl Storm Fellowship 2013

Instructor of Analytical Chemistry, Wayne State University 2013

Academy for Future Science Faculty, Northwestern University 2012-

Neutral Zone, Ann Arbor, MI: Tutor, MC Workshop Assistant 2012

Latino Engineering Graduate Organization (LEGO): President 2010-12

Hustle & Grow Undergraduate Mentorship Program: Coordinator/Mentor 2012

UM Health System Children’s Hospital: Volunteer 2008-10

UM Rackham Merit Fellowship/Rackham Engineering Award 2007-12

Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Scholar 2006

Children Beyond Our Borders: Activities Coordinator 2005-06

Sigma Lambda Beta Community Service Award 2004-05

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers: Grad E-Board (2012) 2002-

Publications 1. Cepeda, D., Wood, K., Zeqja, A., Hashemi P. (2014). “Acute Effects of

Escitalopram and Ethanol on Serotonin Reuptake with Fast-Scan Cyclic

Voltammetry In Vivo.” To be submitted to Journal of Neuroscience.

2. Wood, K., Cepeda, D., Hashemi, P. (2014). “Probing Serotonin

Neurotransmission: Implications for Neuropsychiatric Disorders.”

Advances in Real-Time Molecular Neuroscience, Eds. Michael, A.C, and

Wilson, G.S. World Sci Publishing, Hackensack, NJ.

3. Cepeda, D., Hains, L., Shain, W., Lentz S., Bull, J., Kennedy, R. (2014).

“Brain Cell Viability and Computational Modeling of Fluid Flow in

Microdialysis and Low-Flow Push-Pull Perfusion.” To be submitted to

Journal of Neuroscience Methods.

4. Cepeda, D., Hains, L., Shain, W., Lentz S., Kennedy, R. (2014).

“Characterization of Brain Cell Architecture in Microdialysis and Low-Flow

Push-Pull Perfusion via Immunohistochemistry.” To be submitted to Journal

of Neuroscience Methods.

5. Cepeda, D., Hains, L., Shain, W., Kipke, D., Kennedy, R., (2012). “Brain

Tissue Response in Microdialysis and Low-Flow Push-Pull Perfusion.”

Monitoring Molecules in Neuroscience 14th International Conference.

Imperial College, London, UK. September 16-20. 2012.

6. Cepeda, D., Hains, L., Smith, K., Shain, W., Kennedy, R., (2011).

“Assessment of Brain Tissue Damage in Neurochemical Sampling

Methods.” Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) National

Conference: Technical Poster Competition. Anaheim Convention Center,

Anaheim, CA. October 26-30. 2011.

7. Cepeda, D., Hains, L., Smith, K., Shain, W., Kennedy, R., (2010).

“Live/Dead Cell Staining in Push-Pull Perfusion and Microdialysis.” BMES

Annual Meeting. Austin Convention Center, Austin TX. October 6-9. 2010.

8. Cepeda, D., Fuentes, H., Kennedy R., (2009). “Braille-Actuated

Microfluidic Device for Neurochemical Sampling and Analysis.” CHE 696

Microfluidic Science & Engineering Final Project, Chemical Engineering

Department, University of Michigan.

9. Cepeda, D., Kennedy, R., (2008). “In Vivo Chemical Monitoring Using

Capillary Separations.” Project Report, NIH Supplemental Grant Proposal.

10. Cepeda, D., Ho, S., Taylor S., (2007). “The Neural Correlates of Appraisal

and Decision-Making in the Context of Cortisol.” Biomedical Engineering

Directed Research Project Department, University of Michigan.

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