Steven M Scherr

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Brookline, MA 02446

Cell: 845-***-****

acylso@r.postjobfree.com

www.StevenScherr.com

Profile

After entering the LEAP program at Boston University and transitioning from biologist to mechanical engineer I am looking forward to applying my knowledge in these fields to develop innovative technologies. My interests lie in microfluidics, medical devices, biosensors, global health, and product design.

Education

Boston University-College of Engineering Jun 2011 – Current MS in Mechanical Engineering – Sept 2014

PhD in Mechanical Engineering – Fall 2014- January 2017 GPA: 3.90/4.00

Academic Scholarship

SUNY New Paltz Sep 2003 – May 2007

BS in Biology – Summa Cum Laude

GPA: 3.84/4.00

Academic Scholarship

Dean’s List Eight Semesters

Experience

Graduate Research Assistant

Boston University Feb 2012 – Current

Biological Sensing and Imaging Lab

Design and modelling of a convection, diffusion, and reaction in a disposable cartridge based microfluidic platform for real-time visualization of individual viruses and nanoparticles in complex media. Development of rapid and sensitive multiplexed viral hemorrhagic fever test for point-of-care application. Identify and work with several manufacturers to translate device design to scalable process. Develop quality control protocol and improve design to reduce cost at scale. Research Scientist

NexGen Arrays May 2015 – Sep 2015

Responsibilities included new assay development, translating test from bench-top to cartridge, and integration into automated optical instrument. R&D Engineering Intern

Seventh Sense Biosystems Jun 2012 – Aug 2012

Medical device optimization, thermoforming, packaging, failure mode effects analysis, injection molding, design for manufacture, design for assembly. Non-Pertinent Positions (Agriculture Internships, etc) Sept 2008- Jan 2012 Veterinary Assistant & Manager June 2003 – Aug 2008 Hopewell Animal Hospital and Hopewell Bird Hospital

Responsible for finances, health and safety, hiring, and scheduling in transition to sale. As assistant, responsible for phlebotomy, surgical assistance, animal restraint and care, and lab testing.

Skills

Microfluidic design, fluid and transport modelling, AutoCAD, Solidworks, Matlab, COMSOL, Microsoft Office, DFM, DFA, packaging design, injection molding, thermoforming, FMEA, stability testing, diagnostic development, clean room protocol, microfabrication, aseptic technique, assay development, antibody discovery

Honors & Awards

BUnano Award Apr 2016

Boston University Graduate Research Symposium

First Place at Fifth Annual Translational Research Symposium Apr 2016

Boston University Clinical and Translational Science Institute College of Engineering Deans Award Apr 2015

Boston University Graduate Research Symposium

First Place for Research on Disparities in Health Care Oct 2014

Boston University Clinical and Translational Science Institute Materials Research Society Poster Award Winner Dec 2014

MRS fall meeting and exhibit

Award for Applied Sciences Dec 2014

Boston University Scholars Day

CIMIT Primary Healthcare Prize Finalist Jun 2012

Team among ten finalists nationwide

Outstanding Student Award May 2007

Graduated at top of Department at SUNY New Paltz Publications

S. M. Scherr, G. G. Daaboul, J. Trueb, D. Sevenler, H. Fawcett, J. H. Connor, and M. S. Ünlü, “Real- Time Capture and Visualization of Individual Viruses in Complex Media,” ACS Nano, vol. in print, 2016.

E. Seymour, G. G. Daaboul, X. Zhang, S. M. Scherr, N. L. Ünlu, J. H. Connor, and M. S. Ünlü,

“DNA-Directed Antibody Immobilization for Enhanced Detection of Single Viral Pathogens,” Anal. Chem., vol. 87, no. 20, pp. 10505–10512, 2015.

S. M. Scherr, D. Freedman, K. Agans, A. Rosca, E. Carter, M. Kuroda, H. Fawcett, C. Mire, T. Geisbert, M. S. Ünlü, J. H. Connor, “Disposable Cartridge Platform for Rapid Detection of Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Viruses,” Lab-on-a-Chip - Accepted G.G. Daaboul, D. Freedman, S. M. Scherr, E. Carter, A. Rosca, D. Bernstein, C. Mires, K. Agans, T. Hoenen, H. Feldmann, T. Geisbert, M. S. Ünlü, J. H. Connor, “Enhanced Light Microscopy Visualization of Virus Particles from Zika Virus to filamentous Ebolaviruses,” mBio - Under Review

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