biomedical researcher

Ayelet S. Atkins - PhD

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayelet-atkins-a051345

EXPERIENCE

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Sunnybrook Research Institute - University of Toronto, Canada. 2015- 2016

Designed and conducted experimental research in the Orthopedics Biomechanics Laboratory.

Proven track record in building strong relationships, effectively collaborating in small and large groups of scientific researchers, and leading graduate and undergraduate research assistants to meet tight deadlines and client demands.

Experience in researching and writing SOPs, academic papers, grants for federal and private foundations, project progress reports, and patent application documentation.

GCP, cGMP, GMP, GLP and CRA training and experience.

Innovative research leading to 4 articles for publication, 4 posters, and 5 presentations.

Graduate Research Assistant & Lab Manager, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel. 2010- 2014

Developed and coordinated experimental research in the Biomechanics Laboratory.

Supervised and guided undergraduate research assistants and mentored graduate students, training them to administer experiments, use 3D and morphometric analysis software, conduct analyses, and present data reports.

Managed and negotiated pricing and fees, while ensuring the continuation and enhancements of services for the lab.

Taught lectures in biochemistry and analytical chemistry.

Novel research resulting in 8 leading journal articles, 2 posters, and 5 presentations.

Research Assistant, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel. 2007- 2010

Initiated and coordinated experimental research in the Avian Physiology Laboratory.

Taught lectures in Research Methods, Physiology, and Zoology. Food Technician, Tadmir Group, Beth Shemesh, Israel. 2006 - 2007

Laboratory analysis, product development, quality assurance and quality control. TECHNICAL SKILLS

Proficiency in and experience with:

Microscopy techniques - Scanning Electron Microscope (Ultra SEM, Supra SEM, Focused Ion Beam SEM, ESEM), Confocal Microscope, Fluorescent Microscope and Optical Microscope.

Sample preparation for all methods (TEM, SEM, FIB-SEM, Confocal and Optical microscopy, including histology and immunohistochemistry staining techniques (precision saws, precision polishing and microtomes).

Material properties and mechanical testing and devices (Instron device, micro- mechanical device, Micro-indention, Nano-indentation).

µCT-devices (Skyscan, Scanco medical, and Xradia) and µPET/SPECT

(VECTor+).

Chemical analysis instrumentation (Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR), High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), Liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC-MS), RAMAN Spectroscopy and Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA)).

Molecular biology methods - DNA primer design, RNA extraction, cDNA, PCR, Real Time PCR and Northern blot.

Antibody based protein detection- Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay

(ELISA) and Western blot.

Cell cultures.

Animal handling (mice, rat, fish, and poultry) and tissue sampling.

3D software and morphometric analyses platforms (Amira, Avizo, CTAn and PMOD), Solidworks, Abaqus, image processing software (ImageJ, Fiji, Imaris), MS Office, JMP statistical analysis program, and OriginLab software. EDUCATION

Ph.D., Animal and Veterinary Sciences (Material science and Biomechanics), The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel. 2014

CRA & GCP certification., GCP Clinical Studies Ltd & The Technion Institute of Technology, Israel.

2014

M.Sc., Animal and Veterinary Sciences (Biochemistry and Proteins Analysis), The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel. 2010

B.Sc., Molecular Biology, Ariel University, Israel. 2006 AWARDS

The Robert H. Smith Award for excellence 2012, 2013, 2014 SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Burke, M., Atkins, A., Akens, M, K., Willet, T., Whyne, C. (2016). Osteolytic and mixed cancer metastasis modulates collagen hydroxylation, cross-linkage and mineral phase structure within rat vertebral bone matrix. Journal of Orthopaedic Research. DOI: 10.1002/jor.23248.

Atkins, A., Milgram, J., Weiner, S., Shahar, R. (2015). The response of anosteocytic bone to controlled loading. Journal of Experimental Biology. 218(22):3559-69.

Atkins, A., Reznikov, N., Ofer, L., Masic, A., Weiner, S., & Shahar, R. (2015). The three-dimensional structure of anosteocytic lamellated bone of fish. Acta biomaterialia, 13, 311-323.

Atkins, A., Dean, M. N., Habegger, M. L., Motta, P. J., Ofer, L., Repp, F., Shipov, A., Weiner, S., & Shahar, R. (2014). Remodeling in bone without osteocytes: Billfish challenge bone structure–function paradigms. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 111(45), 160**-*****.

Solomon, G., Atkins, A., Shahar, R., Gertler, A., & Monsonego-Ornan, E.

(2014). Effect of peripherally administered leptin antagonist on whole body metabolism and bone microarchitecture and biomechanical properties in the mouse. American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism, 306(1), E14-E27.

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