EDUCATION
Doctorate of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering 2008-2012 (anticipated) GPA 3.92/4.00
Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering, Minor in Biological Sciences 2004-2008 Graduated cum laude
Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI
RESEARCH AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Graduate Research Assistant, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI 2008-Present
• Designed and fully characterized material properties of biomaterials aimed at orthopedic tissue repair including vapor deposited silica sol-gel nanoparticles, microporous polymer scaffolds, electrospun nanofibers, hydrogels, and nitric oxide (NO) releasing polymer materials
• Assessed cellular behavior (osteoblasts, fibroblasts, tenocytes) in response to biomaterials in vitro using various microscopy, immunohistochemistry and molecular biology techniques
• Trained, supervised, and mentored undergraduate research students on research projects within the lab
• Contributed to journal manuscript and grant proposal (NSF, NIH, DoD) writing and editing leading to multiple publications in peer reviewed scientific journals and conference presentations
• Managed laboratory operations including scheduling, supply ordering, and other organization and maintenance needs
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI 2008-2012
• Biomedical Materials: Assisted in teaching lectures, tutoring undergraduate students, and grading course work focused on various metallic, ceramic and polymeric material applications in biomedical engineering
• Biomedical Instrumentation: Organized and taught labs for undergraduate students focused on circuit building and biomedical instruments including thermistors, thermocouples, strain gauges, biopotential electrodes, blood pressure measuring devices, and operational amplifiers
Senior Design Project, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, Sponsor: Boston Scientific 2007-2008
• Designed and created a model of a coronary artery in order to develop a protocol for observing flow patterns around artery branches and stents using an optical imaging system (Particle Imaging Velocimetry, PIV)
SKILLS
Research: Experimental design, statistical analysis, tissue (cell) culture techniques, primary cell isolation, animal handling, animal surgical procedures, RNA/DNA isolation and purification, quantitative RT-PCR, Western blots, ELISA, histological techniques, fluorescent microscopy, electrospinning, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), critical point drying, sputter coating, basic circuit analysis, photolithography
Computer and Software: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Project, EndNote, Photoshop, Image J, JMP statistical software, MATLAB, LabVIEW
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
• Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)
• Orthopedic Research Society (ORS)
• Society for Biomaterials (SFB)
• Passed the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE/EIT) 2008
AWARDS AND HONORS
• Grand Prize Winner ESC/BRC Graduate Research Forum 2011
• MTU Dean’s List 2004-2008
• MTU Board of Control Scholarship 2004-2008
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
• Graduate Student Council: Department of Biomedical Engineering Representative 2009-2011
• Alpha Gamma Delta International Fraternity: VP Campus Relations, VP Scholarship, Risk Management Coordinator, Purchasing Coordinator 2005-2008
• National Pan-Hellenic Council: Treasurer, Philanthropy Coordinator 2006-2007
• Inter-Fraternity Council: Philanthropy Committee 2006-2007
• Academic Mentor for Residence Hall 2005
PUBLICATIONS
Snyder KL, Holmes HR, Rajachar RM. Vapor Deposited Calcium and Phosphate Loaded Sol Particles for Directing Osteoblast Behavior. (In preparation).
Lancina MG, Snyder KL, McCarthy CW, Frost MC, Rajachar RM. Primary Amine Derivatized Natural Polymer Electrospun Fibers for the Controlled Release of Nitric Oxide. (In preparation).
Paces, WR, Holmes, HR, Tan, EL, Snyder, KL, Ong, KG, Rajachar, RM. Application of Magnetoelastic Vibrational Loading as a Novel Means to Mitigate Bacterial Adhesion. (Submitted: Biofouling-Under Review).
VanWagner MJ, Rhadigan JR, Lancina MG, Lebovsky AM, Romanowitz GE, Snyder KL, Bostwick M, Lee B, Frost MC, Rajachar RM. S-nitroso-N-a...
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