Stephen Lumayag
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Education:
Harvard University-Ext: Biotechnology, Bioinformatics & Org. Behavior, ALM (Hon), 2022. Michigan State University-Pharmacology & Toxicology, MSc, 2015. North Park University-Biology & Chemistry, BSc, 2001. Employment:
Thermo Fisher, 2017 -present.
Sr. Digital Content Manager -Antibodies & Proteins Database analysis, bioinformatics, biostatistics, analytics and maintenance of global antibody portfolio Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, 2013-2017.
Research Scientist-Biologics, Global Drug Research Division Research: Bioassay Drug Development & Characterization, Biologics, Biosimilars Charles River Laboratories, 2012-2013.
Supervisor, Genetic Toxicology Division
Research: In-vivo/In-vitro genetic toxicological effects of pharmaceutical drug candidates Rush University Medical School, 2006-2011.
Senior Research Assistant, Department of Ophthalmology/Neurology Research: Role of microRNA in the pathology of vision and Neurodegenerative diseases Northwestern University, 2001-2005.
Research Assistant 3, Neurobiology and Physiology Center for Functional Genomics Research: Characterization of vision defects in N-ethyl-N-nitrosourea mutagenized mice Publications & Research Areas:
Lumayag S*, Haldin C, Cowan C, Kovacs B, Larsen P, Valle D, Witmer D, Xu S. Inactivation of the miR-183/96/182 Cluster Results in Syndromic Retinal Degeneration. 2012 May. PNAS. 2013. Feb 5. Kovacs B*, Lumayag S, Cowan C, Xu S. microRNAs in Early Diabetic Retinopathy in Streptozotocin-induced Diabetic Rats. IOVS. 2011. Apr 15. Perez S*, Lumayag S*, Ren J, Kovacs B, Mufson E, Xu S. Beta-amyloid deposition and functional impairment in the retina of the APPswe/PS1 E9 Transgenic Mouse Model of Alzheimer’s Disease. IOVS. 2009. Feb.
Xu S*, Witmer D, Lumayag S, Kovacs B, Valle D. Micro RNA Transcriptome of Mouse Retina and Identification of a Sensory Organ Specific miRNA Cluster. J. Biol Chem. 2007 June-July. Pinto L*, Vitaterna M, Shimomura K, Siepka S, Blannik V, McDearmon E, Omura C, Lumayag S, Invergo B, Glawe B, Cantrell D, Inayat S, Olvera M, Vessey K, McCall M, Madox D, Morgans C, Young B, Pletcher M, Mullins R, Troy J, Takahashi J. Generation, Identification and Functional Characterization of the nob4 Mutation of Grm6 in the Mouse. Vis Neuroscience. 2007 Jan-Feb. Pinto LH*, Vitaterna MH, Shimomura K, Siepka SM, McDearmon EL, Fenner D, Lumayag SL, Omura C, Andrews AW, Baker M, Invergo BM, Olvera MA, Heffron E, Mullins RF, Sheffield VC, Stone EM, Takahashi JS. Generation, Characterization, and Molecular Cloning of the Noerg-1 Mutation of Rhodopsin in the Mouse. Vis Neuroscience. 2005 Sept-Oct 22.
Pinto LH*, Vitaterna MH, Siepka SM, Shimomura K, Lumayag S, Baker M, Fenner M, Mullins RF, Sheffield VC, Stone EM, Heffron E, Takahashi JS. Results from Screening over 9000 Mutation Bearing Mice For Defects in the Electroretinogram and Appearance of the Fundus. Vision Res. 2004 Dec 44. Selected Abstracts:
Lumayag S*, Haldin C, Cowan C, Kovacs B, Xu S . The miR-183/96/182 Cluster is Essential For The Normal Functions Of The Retina And Other Sensory Organs. ARVO. 2012 May. Kovacs B, Lumayag S, Xu S. Basic Mechanisms of Diabetic Retinopathy. ARVO Abstract 2010 5603/D724. Xu S, Duong B, Kovacs B, Lumayag S, microRNA Transcriptomes of the Human Retina. ARVO Abstract 2009 482/D627.
Xu S, Kovacs B, Lumayag S, Duong B. microRNA in Retinal Development. ARVO Abstract 2008 D745/3087.
L.H. Pinto, M. Vitaterna, S. Siepka, K. Shimomura, W. Kibbe, R. Mullins, E. Heffron, E. Stone, V. Sheffield, and J.S. Takahashi. Dominant Mutation Induced by Chemical Mutagenesis Affecting Mouse ERG and Fundus. IOVS. 2003 44: E-Abstract 4517.
L.H. Pinto, M. Vitaterna, S. Siepka, K. Shimomura, W. Kibbe, R. Mullins, E. Heffron, E. Stone, V. Sheffield, and J.S. Takahashi. Mapping and Characterization of Noerg–1 Mutation in Mouse IOVS. 2004 45: E-Abstract 4753.
L.H. Pinto, M.H. Vitaterna, K. Shimomura, S.M. Siepka, V.C. Sheffield, E.M. Stone, R.F. Mullins, and J.S. Takahashi. Molecular Cloning of the Noerg–1 Mutation in Mouse Shows Mutagenesis Can Generate Valid Disease Models. IOVS. 2005 46: E-Abstract 3189.
Teaching Experience:
Harvard University, DCE: Teaching Fellow
BIOS E-72, Infectious Diseases, Changing Climate, Drug Resistance & Vaccine Hesitancy, Fall 2022-present.
CSCI E-7, Programming with Python, Fall 2023-present. Skills:
ELearning/Training Design, MS Office Suite, Google Suite & Ad-Words, Python, R, SQL, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computational Biology, Data Modeling & Analysis, Machine Learning, SAS, SPSS, Lab Management, Project Management, Product Management, Agile, Workfront, SAP, Drug Bioassays, R&D, ISO, 21 CFR Part 11, IRB, HIPAA, GLP, GMP, Product Marketing, Social Media Marketing, SEO, SEO Analytics Extracurricular Activities:
Harvard Biotech Club: Member, Entrepreneurship Interest Group, 2021-present. Thermo Fisher, Leadership Team: Site Safety, 1st Aid/CPR/Tactical Combat Casualty Care, 2018-present. I Bike Rockford: Leadership Committee, Community Safety Programs, 2017-present. Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary: Animal Care, Training & Community Program Support, 2017-present. Community Health Chicago: Medical Triage, Records & Community Programs, 2012-present. Northside Archery Club: Training, Event Coordination, 2010-present.