Research Specialist

Mary E. Awad

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Atlanta, GA 30318 706-***-****

EDUCATION

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Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA

• Bachelor of Science: Biology

• GPA: 3.37

Relevant Coursework: Cellular & Molecular Physiology, Organismal Physiology, Genetics, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Molecular Genetics, Immunology, Environmental Conservation, Evolution, Mammalogy, Ecology, Microbiology, Anatomy, Statistics

Lab Skills: Centrifuge process, spectrophotometer, electrophoresis gel techniques, aseptic techniques, serial dilutions, inoculation of culture media, pipetting, assay assembly, titration, Gram staining, T-streak isolation, histology

Classroom Experience:

• Cultivated microorganisms on selective and differential media

• Used streaking technique to isolate pure strain of microorganisms

• Observed different morphologies of microorganisms

• Studied significance of allele frequency and phenotype occurrence

• Worked with DNA hybridization through virtual simulation

• Knowledgeable with PCR and SDS-PAGE techniques

Work Experience:

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Emory University, Research Specialist November 2009 –Present

• Injected mice with adeno-associated virus to serve as a vector for optogenetic experiments (cerebellar and basal ganglia)

• Carried out pre and post-surgical care for mice

• Assisted with optogenetic experiments that collected electrophysiological data stimulated by an optic fiber

• Carried out tissue slicing, staining, and analysis

• Maintained and organized documentation of each experiment

• Maintained IACUC, AAALAC, and BSL-2 safety standards in the lab

Emory University, Histological Lab Technician August 2009 – November 2009

• Sliced and mounted brain tissues to be tested

• Stained tissue slides with Nissl and calbindin staining techniques

• Analyze tissues; Kept a reconstruction log of injection site and stereotactic coordinates needed to carry out experiments

LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES:

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Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honors Society, Historian Fall 2006-Present

• Recorded all events and tracked overall progress of the honors society

• Organized social events and implemented campus programs to bring awareness to scientific endeavors

Oconee Regional Hospital, Volunteer Fall 2005- Spring 2006

• Served as a consultant for incoming patients and assisted in patient care

• Worked as a liaison between volunteer coordinator and all other departments of the hospital

HONORS AND INTERESTS:

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• Dean’s List Fall 2004-Spring 2007

• Intramural member and captain for soccer, basketball, and flag football all four years

• Proficient in MS Office

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