of Psychology and Biology (GPA:

Kevin M. Koenigs 3.7)

Practical General Laboratory: experience

N5545 Boyke Dr.

micropippetting, weighing chemicals, scientific

Fond du Lac, WI 54937

acebmi@r.postjobfree.com 920-***-**** calculations,

Experience solution preparation, resolving PH

of solutions, sample inventory, sample

preparation, equipment calibration, inventory

Education McGill University supplies, ordering supplies, aseptic technique,

Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3G1S8 microscopy, centrifugation, documentation of

1 semester completed PhD results in scientific laboratory notebook, and

Program (2013-2014) general laboratory maintenance.

* I have decided to leave

the program as of 2/14 and find a Advanced Molecular: Experience

permanent career as I did not feel in, tissue homogenization, Lowry

feel comfortable living in protein estimation, SDS-PAGE

another country western blot, phosphoprotein

Major: analysis, immunoprecipitation, co-

Pharmacology/Neuroscience, Department of immunoprecipitation, phenol-

Genetics and Pharmacology (GPA: 3.5) chloroform DNA extraction,

TRIzol RNA extraction, plasmid

Marquette University preparation, radioactive RNA

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53233 probe construction, in-situ

3 years completed in PhD hybridization, tissue sectioning,

Program/Equivalent to MS bacterial microbiology, ELISA,

Degree (2008-2011) and immunohistochemistry.

*Passed qualifying exam/ Trained in methods of PCR and

Master’s Degree, RT-PCR, DNA pyrosequencing,

transferred to McGill DNA tiling microarray, DNA

University Pharmacology cloning, HPLC, gas

PhD Program. chromatography, and flow

Major: Cellular/Molecular cytometry. Performed various

Neuroscience, Department immu-based clinical chemistry

of Biomedical Sciences assays for metabolite and

(GPA: 3.6) biomarker identification.

University of Wisconsin- In-Vivo Pharmacology :

Oshkosh Experience using an array of

Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901 behavioral assays in modeling

Bachelor of Science symptomology of physiological

Degree (1999-2005) and neuropsychiatric disorders in

Major: Biological small and large animal species.

Psychology, Department of Performed technical duties

Psychology (GPA: 3.7) including dosing (IP, IV, SC, tail

Minor: Cellular vein, and oral gavage), blood

Neuroscience, Departments collection (tail vein, retro-orbital,

saphenous, tail clip, and trunk

blood), surgeries of Epigenetics- Montreal, QC,

(stereotaxic cannula Canada)

implantation, nephrectomy,

adrenalectomy, and January 2013- 2016 Research

telemetry impantation), Fellowship Award- Neuroscience Excellence

necropsy (organ removal, Fellowship

tissue removal, behavioral (McGill University- Integrated

assays, as well in vivo Program in Neuroscience – Montreal, Canada)-

telemetry, tail-cuff blood Epigenetics

pressure, and respiratory

monitoring. October 2009- 2011 Teacher

Assistantship Award- Molecular Pathology and

Management/Sales: Microbiology

Worked as assistant study (Marquette University-

director in preclinical Department of Biomedical

pharmacology. Duties Sciences – Milwaukee, Wisconsin)

included interacting with

clients, managing day to November 2009- 2011 Travel

day operations, study, data awards for The Society for

analysis, technical training Neuroscience Conferences (3)

of staff, maintaining all (Marquette University-

regulatory compliance Department of Biomedical

documentation in Sciences – Milwaukee, Wisconsin)

accordance to FDA, Locations: Washington, D.C.

AAALAC, IACUC, and (2011); San Diego, CA (2010);

GLP guidelines. Also Chicago, IL (2009)

attended conferences, and

assisted in selling research August 2008- 2009 Ruth L.

products to existing and Kirschstein (NIH) Research Pre-

new customers. Performed Doctoral Grant Submission

quality checking of data “Epigenetic repression of

and managed all protocol homer1a mediates chronic

deviations. cocaine-induced structural

plasticity”

Accomplishments September 2012 (Marquette University-

BrainCanada Fellowship Department of Biomedical

Award Grant Submission Sciences – Milwaukee, Wisconsin)

“Characterizing the (Mt. Sinai Medical School-

Diagnostic Potential of T Department of Psychiatry – New

Cell and Nucleus York City, New York)

Accumbens Genome-wide

DNA Methylation May 2003 – 2004 Research and

Signatures for Predicting Scholarship Day Award-

Susceptibility to Substance Biological Psychology

Abuse Disorders” “Effects of the cannabinoid

(McGill University- antagonist AM251 on food intake,

Department of Pharmacology and Experimental body weight gain, and

Therapeutics, Sackler Institute

hypothalamic c-fos (Presented at Society for

activation in rat model of Neuroscience Conference 2010,

obesity” Milwaukee Chapter; Medical

(University of Wisconsin – College of Wisconsin; Milwaukee,

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, WI.)

Departments of Psychology,

and Biology)

Presentations 2011 “CDK5 and JNK-

mediated alterations in glucocorticoid receptor 2009 “Protein-Protein

phosphorylation following behavioral interaction between mGluR5 and

sensitization to cocaine” K. Koenigs1, homer1b/c mediates cue-induced

J.R.Mantsch1, Department of Biomedical reinstatement of cocaine seeking

in rat” K. Koenigs1, M.G.

Sciences, Marquette

Ghasemzadeh1, Department of

University, Milwaukee, WI.

(Presented at Society for Biomedical Sciences, Marquette

Neuroscience Conference University, Milwaukee, WI.

2011; Washington, D.C.) (Presented at Society for

Neuroscience Conference 2009;

2010 “Alterations in Chicago, Illinois)

glucocorticoid receptor

phosphorylation following 2007 “Chromosomal substitution

acute and chronic cocaine rat strains of rat for studying

administration” K. human psychological disorders”

Koenigs1, J.R. Mantsch1, S.H. Nye1,Wolter1, K. Koenigs1,

A. Dahly-Vernon1, K. Berggren2,

Department of Biomedical

A. Kerr2, F.J. Helmstetter2, R.A.

Sciences, Marquette

Swain2, 1Physiogenix Inc.,

University, Milwaukee,

Milwaukee, WI., 2Department of

WI.

(Presented at Society for Biological Psychology, University

Neuroscience Conference of Wisconsin-Milwaukee,

2010; San Diego, Milwaukee, WI.

California) (Presented at Society for

Neuroscience 2007; San Diego,

2010 “Cocaine-induced California)

alterations in

glucocorticoid receptor 2007 “Impaired learning and

phosphorylation behavioral adaptations in SSBN.1

consomic rat” K. Berggren2, A.

(S211,S203,S226) in the

Kerr2, M. Wolter1, K. Koenigs1,

BNST and CPu following

T.Jarome2, S.H. Nye1, F.J.

acute and chronic cocaine

Helmstetter2, R.A. Swain2,

administration” K.

Koenigs1, J.R. Mantsch1, 1

Physiogenix Inc., Milwaukee,

WI., 2Department of Biological

Department of Biomedical

Sciences, Marquette Psychology, University of

University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin-Milwaukee,

WI. Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

(Presented at Society for Experience using multiple data

Neuroscience 2007; San management software programs used for QA testing

Diego, California) (LIMS)

2007 “Enhanced Work Head Analytical Chemistry

Learning, decreased (currently employed)

anxiety, and behavioral

despair in the FHH.BN1

consomic rat” R.A., Kerr1, (2014-present)

1 1

T.Jarome, K. Berggren, Experiences Harley Davidson/Houghton

2 2

M. Wolter, K. Koenigs, International, Milwaukee, WI

S.H. Nye2, F.J. Helmstetter1, Performed analytical testing of

R.A. Swain1, Department of fluids used in metal manufacturing. Techniques used

Biological Psychology, include

University of Wisconsin- refractometry, alkalinity, titration,

Milwaukee, Milwaukee, microbiological testing, gas/liquid chromatography and

WI. 2Physiogenix Inc., HPLC.

Milwaukee, WI. Duties also included data entry and

(Presented at Society for validation, daily report generation, and producing daily

Neuroscience 2007; San preventive action work orders.

Diego, California) Oversight of all analytical chemistry testing, data

management,

2004 “Effects of the quality assurance, procedural

cannabinoid antagonist auditing, and maintaining regulatory compliance

AM251 on food intake, documentation.

body weight gain, and (*Currently Employed)

hypothalamic c-fos

activation in rat model of

obesity” K. Koenigs1, J.

Koch1, Department of Graduate Student (4 months) –

Psychlogy, University of Stipend Student

Wisconsin-Oshkosh,

Oshkosh, WI.

(Presented Research and (2013-2014)

Scholarship Day; McGill University, Montreal, QC,

University of Wisconsin- Canada

Oshkosh; Oshkosh, Enrolled as graduate student in

Wisconsin) Pharmacology and Neuroscience program. Transferred

from

Computer Skills Proficient using Microsoft PhD program in Biomedical

Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Sciences specializing in Neuroscience at Marquette

Excel software University.

Experience using various Conducted research in epigenetics

programs for in vivo data entry and analysis (whole-genome DNA methylation

Experience in statistical (MeDIP) microarrays in animal

analysis using SPSS and PRISM software models and human patients for

Experience using Adobe biomarker analysis of various pain

Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator software syndromes and cancer.

Duties included various in- testing in-vivo drug efficacy,

vivo procedures as well as advanced molecular safety, PK/PD, and ADME in

assays. Submitted grant rodents, NHP’s, and canines (ex-

proposal to Brain Canada. dosing, physiological testing, fluid

Scientific manuscripts for publication currently draws, surgeries). Assisted in study

in review. design, drafted and revised all

(*Left program SOPs and protocols, quality

because was not comfortable living in Canada) assured all data collected and

maintained all documentation

Supplementary outlined by regulatory agencies

Technician/Quality Control (8 months) including FDA, GLP, AAALAC,

(2013-2013) and IACUC. Performed various

Mercury Marine, Fond du biochemistry assays including

Lac, WI immuno-based ELISAs, flow

Performed various duties in cytometry, HPLC in testing the

heat treatment plant of Mercury Marine. Worked effectiveness of potential

in “floater” position compounds for future drug

in heat manufacturing plant. development. Performed statistical

Duties included forklift operator, CEC machine data analysis, compiled reports,

operator, wheelabrator prepared client presentations,

operator etc…Also attended conferences to sell

completed quality assurance of finished metal research products and provide

products following various chemical information, as well to present

heat treatments to ensure internal research findings.

hardness of metal products before they entered Designed behavioral

final assembly. Used various pharmacology testing for

metrology devices to test neurological symptoms in NHPs

various chemical heat treatments on metal and canines.

products ensuring accurate metal (*Left position because company

composition, was bought out and institution

dimensionality, and overall integrity. closed, reference still available)

(*Temporary position

before entering graduate school at Mcgill

University, was offered FT QA

position before leaving for

graduate school at McGill University)

Associate Study Director

Preclinical Pharmacology (2 years)

(2011-2013)

Fusion Preclinical, Fond

du Lac WI

Worked as an associate

study director in FDA and Graduate Student Assistant/

GLP- regulated preclinical Stipend Student- Molecular Pathology TA (3 years)

research for major (2008-2011)

pharmaceutical companies. Marquette University-

Trained technicians in Department of Biomedical Sciences, Milwaukee, WI

Worked as a teacher providing pharmacological

assistant for undergraduate course in Molecular profiling of proprietary

Pathology and Microbiology compounds developed by major

in the Department of pharmaceutical companies. Study

Biomedical Science while enrolled in the designs included PK/PD, ADME,

Neuroscience PhD program. Duties safety, behavioral, and efficacy

included lecture and exam pharmacology testing. Leadership

preparation, lecture attendance, experience included managing all

and individually leading a class of aspects of study completion

200 including training of new

students in a discussion employees, maintaining

section to further their understanding of lecture compliance within regulatory

material. Helped individuals guidelines (AAALAC, IACUC,

who needed further GLP, and FDA) as well monitoring

assistance in fully grasping concepts needed to quality assurance of study results

understand course material. and procedures along with interior

As a graduate student audits to ensure compliance.

performed research in field of molecular and Technical duties included test

behavioral neuroscience studying compound preparation

the molecular mechanisms (formulation), administration

underlying substance abuse disorders, through various routes, fluid

schizophrenia, depression, and draws, in-vivo physiological

obesity. Conducted monitoring (BP, heart rate,

numerous behavioral tests, performed stereotaxic respiration), in-vivo behavioral

surgeries for target drug admin. assays, and clinical chemistry

into specific brain regions, assays using HPLC, ELISA, or

preformed various molecular and biochemical spectrophotometers, data analysis,

assays, as well analyzed and reporting in presentation

statistics and performed all formats. Also interacted with

data analysis. Submitted grant proposal to NIH, management discussing study

presented at national progress as well revisions to

conferences, and presented ongoing SOPs and established

results to large groups of scientific and medical protocols.

professionals. (*Left position to enter graduate

(*Left program to find school at Marquette University)

another program specializing in the field of

epigenetics, at McGill University) Painter (4 years)

(2006

– 2006, 2008 – 2011)

Research Associate Peace of Mind Home Paining

Preclinical Toxicology (2 years) LLC, Milwaukee, WI

(2006-2008) Performed interior and exterior

Physiogenix Inc., painting, including all surface area

Wauwatosa, WI prepping (scraping, sanding, and

Received extensive training primer application), as well

in performing GLP and application of final coat.

non-GLP preclinical

toxicology studies

(*Worked on and off during

and shortly after graduate Mr. Mike Godfroy Plant Manager- Heat

school at Marquette treatment

University) Mercury Marine

W6250 Pioneer Road

Job-Site Manager Painter Fond du Lac, Wisconsin 54935

(2 years)

Phone: 920-***-****- General Number ask for

College Pro Painting,

Mike Godfroy

Oshkosh and Neenah, WI

Email: acebmi@r.postjobfree.com

(2001 - 2005)

Supervised crew of 4

Mr. Christopher Fortunato, Owner and

painters in completing

Operator

exterior painting duties

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53233

under general supervision

Phone: 414-***-****

of

Franchise manager.

Experience included

training employees and

interactions with customers.

(*Worked during summers

while enrolled as an

undergraduate at

University of Wisconsin-

Oshkosh)

Professional References

Dr. Brian D. Curry, Ph.D., MBA –

President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Physiogenix, Inc.

10437 Innovation Drive

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53226

Phone: 262-***-****

Fax: i4:1bc431.60physiogenix.com

Ema l 4. urry@ 09

Dr. James Balthazor, Ph.D. – Director of

Pharmacology

Fusion Preclinical

705 15th St.

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin 54935

Phone: 920-***-**** (personal)

Email:

acebmi@r.postjobfree.com

(personal)

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