Microbiologist

DR. BRANDON W. PETERSON

** ****** **., **** ********, MA 01583

CELL +1-508-***-**** E MAIL *******.*.********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

A research related position in healthcare with a world leading company, preferably a position that utilizes my talents with protocol development and

numbers. My experience in chemistry, physics, and biology brings a unique perspective to research questions involving a single scientific discipline.

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy in the Medical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering Major 2009 2013

University of Groningen (Rijksuniversiteit Groningen), Groningen, Netherlands

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biology Minor 1998 2002

Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

1994 1998

West Boylston High School, West Boylston, Massachusetts, USA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2009 2013

University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands

Biomedical Engineering Scientist

• Modified existing protocols, developed an experimental proof of concept, and carried out experiments resulting in a publication (AEM 2012).

• Learned mechanical equipment for testing materials and subsequent mathematical modeling.

• Research questions were broad spectrum: What causes A? rather than specific: Does A cause B? (Biofuling 2012, mBio 2013).

• Supervised doctoral student and undergraduates.

• Met timeline expectations for multiple experiments simultaneously.

Project Supervisor for Doctoral Candidate

• Supervised candidate based on previous vast microbiological experience.

• Guided self learning and self exploration of relevant knowledge in the literature.

• Served as a mentor.

• Proposed initial experimental plan, held monthly meetings to check progress and maintain focus.

• Trained student in microbiological lab practices.

• Successfully progressed student for time frame provided.

2003 2009

Procter &Gamble; XLC Employment Services, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Oral Biology Scientist/Organic Chemistry Researcher

• Modified existing protocols to make run more effectively and efficiently.

• Processed routine samples, including spectrophotometry, for pilot studies and batch testing.

• GMP certified, filled clinical sample under GMP conditions.

• Created new research methods.

• Met and exceeded timeline expectations for multiple experiments simultaneously.

• Prepared and tested chemiluminesence reactions to propose mechanisms for reactions related to oral care products.

• Hypothesized new test mechanisms, narrowing the mechanisms to properly substitute safe compounds with matching chemistries.

Microbiology Technician

• Responsible for all FDA experiments in the lab, including data analysis and creation of study design.

• Responsible for maintenance and troubleshooting equipment for the microsuite.

• Versed in clinical studies and in vitro studies including protocol review and documentation.

• Managed laboratory supplies and personnel to optimize output.

• GMP certified, in charge of maintaining documentation to maintain GMP conditions in the microsuite.

2001 2003

Procter and Gamble; Adecco Temporary Agency, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Chemistry/Microbiology Technician

• Processed samples for ATP bioluminescence, ELISA testing, spiral plating, and oral care clinical studies.

• GMP procedures adhered to, experienced in good laboratory notebook documentation practices with responsibilities of data analysis.

2000 2002

Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Synthetic Organic Chemist Intern

• Monitored synthetic reactions using TLC and purified by column chromatography.

• Analyzed proton NMR and MS readouts to ensure purity.

• Theorized new reactions to solve problematic reactions.

• Performed microscale and marcoscale synthetic organic reactions.

1999 – 2008

Stone Lanes, Norwood, Ohio, USA

President and Head Official of Bowling League, Varsity High School Bowling Coach

• Created, coached, managed, and maintained a Junior Bowling Program for 10 years at a center without a previously functioning program.

• Advanced from coach’s aid and assistant head coach to head coach of Saint Ursula Academy’s high school varsity and junior varsity bowling

teams.

• Developed young bowlers able to participate and compete at State level tournaments.

• Elected President of Men’s bowling league.

PUBLICATIONS

Peterson, B. W., Busscher, H.J., Sharma, P.K., and Van der Mei, H.C. 2014. Visualization of microbiological processes underlying stress relaxation in

Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms. Microsc. Microanal. 20(3): 912 915. Available online March 23, 2014.

He, Y., Peterson, B.W., Ren, Y., Van der Mei, H.C., and Busscher, H.J. 2014. Antimicrobial penetration in a dual species oral biofilm after non

contact brushing an in vitro study . Clin. Oral Invest. 18(4):1103 9.

Peterson, B.W., Van der Mei, H.C., Sjollema, J., Busscher, H.J., and Sharma, P.K. 2013. A distinguishable role of eDNA in the visco elastic

relaxation of biofilms. mBio 4(5):e00497 13.

He, Y., Peterson, B.W., Jongsma, M.A., Ren, Y., Sharma, P.K., Busscher, H.J., and Van der Mei, H.C. 2013. Stress Relaxation Analysis Facilitates a

Quantitative Approach towards Antimicrobial Penetration into Biofilms PLoS ONE 8(5): e63750.

Peterson, B.W., Busscher, H.J., Sharma,P.K., and Van der Mei, H.C. 2012. Environmental and centrifugal factors influencing the visco elastic

properties of oral biofilms in vitro. Biofouling 28:913 920.

Peterson, B.W., Sharma, P.K., Van der Mei, H.C., and Busscher, H.J. 2012. Bacterial cell surface damage due to centrifugal compaction. Appl.

Environ. Microbiol. 78: 120 125.

Sculimbrene,B.R., Decanio,R.E., Peterson,B.W., Muntel,E.E., & Fenlon,E.E. 2001. Silatranyl nucleosides: transition state analogues for phosphoryl

transfer reactions. Tetrahedron Letters 42, 4979 4982.

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES ATTENDED WITH PRESENTATION

2012

Biofilms 5 Conference, Paris, France

2012

Thesinge Biofilm Conference, Thesinge, the Netherlands

2011

IOT Dutch Dental Conference, Luteren, the Netherlands

2010

International Association of Dental Research, San Diego, CA

2009

American Association of Dental Research, Washington DC

2001

National Conference of Undergraduate Research, Lexington, KY

PERSONAL INFORMATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE

Citizenship: United States of America

2013

Member of French American Chamber of Commerce

1998

Eagle Scout: Boy Scouts of America

Five publications in top 25% ISI journals since 2009

Referee for top 25% ISI journal, “Biofouling” 2013 to Present

Reviewed 4 articles in 2013

Reviewed 5 articles in 2014

Equipment Expertise

Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy

Laminar Flow Cells

Constant Depth Film Fermenter

Low Load Compression Tester

Spectrophotometry/Bioluminescence

Proton NMR Spectroscopy

UV Spectroscopy

Technique Expertise

Microbiological Culture Techniques (including anaerobic conditions)

Maintaining Bacterial Library

BL2/ML1 Trained Microbiologist

Clinical Experimental Settings

Previously GMP/GLP certified

Aseptic Technique

Additional Expertise

Management

Project Logistics

Protocol Optimization

Data Analysis/Processing

Mathematical Modeling

GMP Notebooking

References available upon request

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