SHANNON K. WALSH

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EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin-Madison

PhD Comparative Biomedical Sciences, May 2020

Dr. Corinne Henak, Mechanical Engineering

Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

B.S. Animal Science – Distinction in Research, May 2014 Dr. Lisa Fortier, Large Animal Orthopedic Surgery

EXPERIENCE

Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Wisconsin-Madison Senior Research Assistant, September 2015 – Present

• Developed cartilage-specific techniques for gene expression and cell marker analysis and produced corresponding user protocols for data generation and subsequent analysis

• Adapted and implemented method of tissue imaging previously unemployed in cartilage research

• Established collaborations with researchers in engineering, physics, veterinary pathology, surgery, and biology

• Analyzed the quantitative and qualitative effects of tissue age, mechanical loading, and chemical perturbation on cartilage metabolism and health using parametric and nonparametric statistical methods in R, Matlab, and Excel Catalysts for Science Policy, University of Wisconsin-Madison Co-President, January 2018 – Present

• Proposed and hosted national science policy symposium themed on scientific innovation and social justice

• Drafted policy memo on childhood lead poisoning in Wisconsin for Governor Tony Evers’ consideration

• Provided Senator Tammy Baldwin with policy recommendations advocating for STEM research funding

• Participated in planning and recording of science policy podcast series State Assembly of Wisconsin, Madison, WI

Policy Intern, Summer 2018

• Reviewed and synthesized current literature on stem cell therapy regulation and consumer protection policies

• Interviewed various stakeholders relevant to domestic regulation of direct-to-consumer stem cell therapeutics

• Drafted white paper summarizing findings and presented policy options to State Assembly representative Raise The Grade Tutoring, Madison, WI

Private Tutor, January 2018 – Present

• Tutored middle school, high school, and college students in math and statistics LEADERSHIP

CBMS Program Academic Committee, University of Wisconsin-Madison Student Representative, April 2017 – Present (1hr/wk)

• Voted on program policies, reviewed student applications, served as liaison between students and faculty Cornell Women’s Rugby Team, Cornell University

Captain; Executive Board Member; Ivy League Representative, 2011 – 2014 (6hr/wk)

• Increased team budget four-fold, hired coaching staff, established alumni network and professional team oversight

• Bolstered club team to competitive standing against varsity status Ivy League competitors SHANNON K. WALSH

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POLICY PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

Walsh, S.K. 2020. The Wild West of Stem Cell Therapeutics: Noncompliant Clinics and How to Tame Them. White paper submitted to J Sci Pol Gov for review.

MacIntyre, A., Walsh, S.K. 2020. Book review: “The Poison Squad: One Chemist’s Single-Minded Crusade for Food Safety at the Turn of the Twentieth Century” by Deborah Blum. Accepted for publication in J Sci Pol Gov. Lauterjung, K., Bratburd, J., Walsh, S.K., Fiori, M. “Episode 1: Diversity in STEM.” Recorded for the In a Perfect Policy podcast series, Madison, WI, released September 30, 2019. Lauterjung, K., Walsh, S.K., Anderson, S., Fiori, M. “Science Policy.” Recorded for the Perpetual Notion Machine radio series on WORT 89.9 FM, Madison, WI, released September 19, 2019. Walsh, S.K., Fiori, M., Borth, L. “Catalysts for Science Policy: Communicating, Advocating, Educating.” Presented at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, May 2019. TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

Walsh, S.K. Arendt, L.M., Skala, M.C., Henak, C.R. 2020. Fluctuation of baseline metabolism throughout articular cartilage maturation and downstream consequences on tissue health. Manuscript in preparation. Walsh, S.K., Shelley, J.C., Henak, C.R. 2019. Mechanobiology of cartilage impact via real-time metabolic imaging. Manuscript submitted to J Biomech Eng for review.

Walsh, S.K., Schneider, S.E., Neu, C.P., and Henak, C.R. 2019. Maturity-dependent cartilage cell plasticity and sensitivity to external perturbation. Manuscript accepted for publication in J Mech Behav Biomed. Walsh, S.K., Ciolko, A., Skala, M.C., Henak, C.R. 2019. Real-time imaging of cartilage metabolic response to mechanical loading. Osteoarth Cartil. 27(12):1841-1850. Walsh, S.K., Skala, M.C., Henak, C.R. “Optical Redox Imaging: A New Approach to Answering Age-Old Questions in Cartilage.” Delivered as a podium presentation and a poster presentation at the Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Center Fall Conference, Madison, WI, September 2019. Walsh, S.K., Arendt, L.M., Skala, M.C., Henak, C.R. “Mature Cartilage Undergoing Early Degradation Mimics Developmental Metabolism.” Podium presentation delivered at the Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, Austin, TX, March 2019. Poster presented at the Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Center Fall Conference, Madison, WI, September 2018.

Walsh, S.K., Ciolko, A., Skala, M.C., and Henak, C.R. Real-time evaluation of chondrocyte glycolysis and oxidative phosphorylation. Poster presented at the Orthopaedic Research Society meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 2018. Walsh, S.K. Henak, C.R. “Age-Dependent Activity of Articular Cartilage Cells.” Presented at the campus-wide stem cell lab meeting, Madison, WI, December 2017.

Walsh, S.K., Schneider, S.E., Neu, C.P., and Henak, C.R. Effects of age and mechanical loading on cartilage cell profile. Poster presented at the Orthopaedic Research Society meeting, San Diego, CA, March 2017. Walsh, S.K., Henak, C.R. “Mechanobiology of Cartilage: Age-Dependent Cellular Profile.” Presentation delivered at Veterinary Orthopedic Rounds Seminar, University of Wisconsin-Madison, February 2017.

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