Medical Assistant
Resume:
Taylor M. Brown
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EDUCATION
University of Connecticut Storrs, Connecticut 06269
Year of Graduation: 2014
Major: Physiology and Neurobiology
Honors: Golden Key Honor Society
National Society for Leadership and Success
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Laboratory of Dr. Larry Renfro University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Department of Physiology and Neurobiology/ Department of Pharmacology and
Toxicology
Undergraduate Research Assistant August 2012 -
Present
. Created and executed project where the gender differences in the ABC
Family of transporters efflux expression in the choroid plexus;
utilizing wild type, Nrf2 knockout, and Mrp4 knockout C57 mice was
investigated
. Ran and analyzed SDS Page Western Blot, qPCR, gel electrophoresis,
ELISA, mice genotyping, colony maintenance, breeding, and brain and
choroid plexus extraction as well as other microbiological
investigations.
. Effectively maintained laboratory records and calibrated equiptment
. Collaborated in a study of the clinical role of the Mrp4 efflux
transporter in the kidney and liver utilizing Mrp4 knockout mice
Laboratory of Dr. Anjana Bhat University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Department of Kinesiology September 2011 -
May 2012
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Topic: Cognitive Behavior in Autism
. Investigated how motor coordination deficits contribute to an autistic
child's cognitive and social communication impairments
. Coded testing data to better understand cognitive and social
communication impairments
. Created programs and tested robots used for a motor coordination study
SENIOR RESEARCH THESIS
Advisor: Dr. Larry Renfro
Department: Physiology and Neurobiology
Topic: Gender differences in the expression of ABC family of transporters
in the choroid plexus of mice.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Massachusetts General Hospital
Medical ICU and Respiratory Acute Care Unit
Dr. Paul Currier M.D MPH June 2013 - August
2013
. Shadowed Dr. Currier on both the MICU and the RACU units
.Researched and applied for a COPD Care Re-Design grant aimed at
improving home care and minimizing re-admittance and length of
admissions' stay
.Attended daily Pulmonary Fellowship educational lectures and
participated in the training of thoracentesis and A-line catheter
insertion techniques
EMT - B
. Licensed by New England EMS Institute June 2012
. Over 200 clinical riding hours with hands on experience in EMT
techniques and best practices
. Over 150 Emergency Room hours performing initial assessments, 12
lead EKG's, insertion of King and Combi Tube, and other EMT best
practices
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Vice President of Community Relations
HuskyTHON 2014
. Efforts integral in raising $457,581 for Connecticut Children's
Medical Cetner
. Managed the Co-Directors of Hospital Relations, Director of
Educational Engagement, and Director of Alumni Relations
. Responsible for the planning and execution of all events involving
families and the hospital, including the alumni brunch and dinner
. Responsible for educating, establishing, and implementing Mini-
Marathons and HuskyTHON fundraisers at schools in the surrounding
areas.
Co-Director of Hospital Relations
HuskyTHON 2013
. Efforts lead to $343,416 raised for Connecticut Children's Medical
Center
. Communicate with families throughout the year regarding HuskyTHON
and match them with teams for the night of the event
. Plan the Family Dinner and coordinate transportation for the night
of the event
. Ensure the opening night ceremonies were conduted in a creative and
effective manor
. Designate individuals to attend Game Nights at Connecticut
Children's Medical Center
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