Assistant Medical
Resume:
Hugh Hekierski Jr.
****.*********@*****.***
Finished acquiring a Masters degree in Biomedical Sciences from Thomas Jefferson University. Completed a thesis in a
neuroscience laboratory that uses rats to study migraine and pain. Accomplished high grades in classes at both Drexel and Thomas
Jefferson University. Goal is to obtain a leadership position in science and continue working in biomedical research. A very
professional team member and very adept at working in dynamic environments that require extensive troubleshooting.
Education
Thomas Jefferson University of Graduate Studies Philadelphia, PA
Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences December 2013
Cumulative GPA: 3.66
Drexel University Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences June 2011
Cumulative GPA: 3.56
Relevant Coursework
Medical Biochemistry Laboratory Animal Sciences
Laboratory Techniques in Molecular Biology Science Writing
Statistical Methods Immunology
Management Skills Cell Biology
Laboratory Skills
Gas Chromatography Small animal surgery
High Performance Liquid Chromatography Microdialysis
Microscopy Acoustic Startle Apparatus
Chromatography Non-invasive subcutaneous nerve stimulator
Handling of small animals Cryostat, microtome, vibratome
Related Experience
Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA
Laboratory Thesis Position June 2012 to February 2014
(20 months)
Performed microdialysis on Rats to study migraine and pain.
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Performed cannula implantation surgery on rats for infusion of chemical dural stimulators.
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Collected samples with microdialysis and used High Performance Liquid Chromatography to measure neurotransmitter
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release from the brainstem of rats.
Performed behavioral studies and analysis with rats to measure facial allodynia with Von Frey hairs.
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Used acoustic startle apparatus to measure phonophobia in rats with migraine.
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Infused the dura of rats with chemical stimulators to sensitize their trigeminal region, inducing the rat migraine model.
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Use Non-invasive subcutaneous vagal nerve stimulator on rats to analysis the efficacy of its use as a migraine treatment.
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Main Line Clinical Health, Lankenau Hospital Wynnewood, PA
Volunteer Laboratory Assistant May 2010 to Sept. 2010
(5 months)
Plated body fluids to analyze and measure bacterial growth to diagnosis patients.
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Performed gram stains for observation to identify the species of bacteria.
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Tracked and received specimens using hospital computer.
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Maintained and recorded incoming inventory.
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Publications
Oshinsky, ML., Murphy, AL., Hekierski, H., Cooper, M., Simon, BJ. Non-Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation as Treatment
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for Trigeminal Allodynia. Pain. Published on Feb 14, 2014.
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