Timothy Prorok, Ph.D.

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Evanston, IL 60202

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Cell: 708-***-****

Neuroscientist with knowledge and expertise in gene editing using CRISPR technology, and neurodegenerative disorders, including Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s dementia. Strong ability to engage in discussions on complex scientific and clinical topics, and communicate clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences. ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Taught learners from different educational levels neuroscience concepts and reports. Frequently contributed to neuroscience discussions and summarized recently published manuscripts for dissemination to medical and professional staff. Also, educated young adults in neuroscience concepts and ways to apply those concepts to improve their lifestyles.

Collaborated with other researchers leading to publications. Partnered with other researchers at numerous prestigious institutions. Provided and followed troubleshooting advice leading to data generation and results. Gave oral and poster presentations at international conferences showing recently obtained data. Strong ability to analyze data, recognize trends and limitations of studies. Led the student input regarding the development of future student housing plans as the Co-President of the Student Senate at Rush University Medical Center. Also regularly met with senior university leadership and board members to bring the student voice into planning discussions and shape the future development plan for Rush University Medical Center.

EXPERIENCE

Coordinator of Synchrony Brain Health, Synchrony Brain Health; Evanston, IL - 2021 - 2022 Coordination of patient scheduling and care options, operator of neuromodulatory techniques including TMS, NFB and qEEG’s. Led the Bioregulation educational group that was about neuroscience topics. Post-Doctoral Fellow, NorthShore Research Institute; Evanston, IL - 2019 - 2021 Used CRISPR gene editing in stem cells to make DNA edits to profile known genetic abnormalities related to late- onset Alzheimer’s disease.

Graduate Student, Rush University Medical Center; Chicago, IL - 2012 - 2018 Specialized in Parkinson’s disease with in-depth knowledge regarding mechanisms of diseases, clinical presentation, diagnosis and therapeutic approaches. Performed research using animal models to study and develop novel therapeutics for Parkinson’s disease.

Mental Health Counselor, Resurrection Healthcare; Chicago, IL - 2007 - 2012 Led group therapy sessions working with patients with behavioral health issues. Member of the psychiatric care team which implemented treatment plans for management of various psychiatric illnesses. EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Neuroscience, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Il 12/2018 Bachelor of Science (B.S) Psychology, Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, Il 05/2007 Timothy Prorok, Ph.D.

318 Custer Avenue, Apt. #1

Evanston, IL 60202

Email: adwbg5@r.postjobfree.com

Cell: 708-***-****

SKILLS

Data analysis and interpretation Clear and concise oral and written communication Education and mentoring Project and time management Experimental design and implementation Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation EEG recording and neurofeedback Microsoft Office program literate State-of-the-art research technologies Knowledgeable of statistics and SPSS and R software PUBLICATIONS

Dobrindt K, Zhang H, Das D, Abdollahi S, Prorok T, Ghosh S, Weintraub S, Genovese G, Powell SK, Lund A, Akbarian S, Eggan K, McCarroll S, Duan J, Avramopoulos D, Brennand KJ. Publicly Available hiPSC Lines with Extreme Polygenic Risk Scores for Modeling Schizophrenia. Complex Psychiatry. 2021 Feb;6(3-4):68-82. doi: 10.1159/000512716. Epub 2020 Nov 2. PMID: 34883504; PMCID: PMC7923934.

Chakrabarti S, Prorok T, Roy A, Patel D, Dasarathi S, Pahan K. Upregulation of IL-1 Receptor Antagonist by Aspirin in Glial Cells via Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor-Alpha. J Alzheimers Dis Rep. 2021 Aug 10;5(1):647-661. doi: 10.3233/ADR-210026. PMID: 34632302; PMCID: PMC8461733. Chakrabarti S, Roy A, Prorok T, Patel D, Dasarathi S, Pahan K. Aspirin up-regulates suppressor of cytokine signaling 3 in glial cells via PPARα. J Neurochem. 2019 Oct;151(1):50-63. doi: 10.1111/jnc.14813. Epub 2019 Jul 28. PMID: 31273781; PMCID: PMC6788957.

Prorok, T, Jana, M., Patel, D., Pahan K. Cinnamic acid protects the nigrostriatum in a mouse model of Parkinson’s disease via peroxisome proliferator activated receptor α. Neurochem Res. 2019 Apr;44(4):751- 762. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11064-018-02705-0.

DISSERTATION

“Cinnamic acid is neuroprotective of the nigro-striatal system in the MPTP mouse model of Parkinson’s disease via PPARα and GDNF.” Rush University Medical Center, Department of Neuroscience. PI: Professor Kalipada Pahan, PhD.

PRESENTATIONS

“Cinnamic acid protects the nigrostriatum in the MPTP mouse model of Parkinson’s disease.” Poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Society on Neuroimmune Pharmacology (SNIP), Chicago, IL, in April 2018.

“Cinnamic acid is neuroprotective of the nigro-striatal system in the MPTP mouse model of Parkinson’s disease via PPARα and GDNF.” Oral Dissertation Defense at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, in December 2018.

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