Highly motivated and innovative molecular biologist with specialization in mitochondria biology, molecular genetics, cell biology, microbiology, and biochemistry. Expertise in development and execution of genetic and biochemistry-based research methods. Passionate about learning new scientific skills. Enthusiastic team player adept at providing leadership while also learning from fellow team members. Experienced in managing multiple projects simultaneously. Effective communicator and teacher that can conceptualize complex biological concepts to audiences with varied expertise. I will be able for any position immediately.
Accomplishments
Torres SM, Walker DM, McCash CL, Carter MM, Ming J, Cordova EM, Pons RM, Cook DL Jr, Seilkop SK, Copeland WC, Walker VE.
Mutational analysis of the mitochondrial tRNA genes and flanking regions in umbilical cord tissue from uninfected infants receiving AZT-based therapies for prophylaxis of HIV-1.Environ Mol Mutagen.
Mutagenicity of zidovudine, lamivudine, and abacavir following in vitro exposure of human lymphoblastoid cells or in utero exposure of CD-1 mice to single agents or drug combinations Environ Mol Mutagen.
2007 Apr-May; 48(3-4):224-38.
Carter MM, Torres SM, Cook DL Jr, McCash CL, Yu M, Walker VE, Walker DM.
Relative mutagenic potencies of several nucleoside analogs, alone or in drug pairs, at the HPRT and TK loci of human TK6 lymphoblastoid cells.
Interleukin-1-induced NF-kappaB recruitment to the oxytocin receptor gene inhibits RNA polymerase II-promoter interactions in cultured human myometrial cells.
Mol Hum Reprod.
2006 Oct; 12(10):619-24.
Epub 2006 Aug 3.
Chan SS, Santos JH, Meyer JN, Mandavilli BS, Cook DL Jr, McCash CL, Kissling GE, Nyska A, Foley JF, van Houten B, Copeland WC, Walker VE, Witt KL, Bishop JB.
Mitochondrial toxicity in hearts of CD-1 mice following perinatal exposure to AZT, 3TC, or AZT/3TC in combination.
Persistence of mitochondrial toxicity in hearts of female B6C3F1 mice exposed in utero to 3'-azido-3'-deoxythymidine.Cardiovasc Toxicol.
2004; 4(2):133-53.
Soloff MS, Cook DL Jr, Jeng YJ, Anderson GD.
In situ analysis of interleukin-1-induced transcription of cox-2 and il-8 in cultured human myometrial cells.
Endocrinology.
2004 Mar; 145(3):1248-54.
Epub 2003 Nov 26.
Divine KK, Gilliland FD, Crowell RE, Stidley CA, Bocklage TJ, Cook DL,
Belinsky SA.
The XRCC1 399 glutamine allele is a risk factor for adenocarcinoma of the lung.
Mutat Res.
2001 Jan 5; 461(4):273-8.
Cook, Jr.
Dennis (1996) Genetic divergence of a disjunct population of Juniperus ashei as measured by randomly amplified polymorphic DNAs (RAPDs) M.S.
Thesis Midwestern State University Press : Wichita Falls, Texas.
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Experience
01/2014 to 01/2017
AP Biology/PAP Biology/Chemistry TeacherJacobs Engineering Group Inc. – Fort Belvoir, VA,
Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.
Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.
In addition I have taken on the roles of sponsor for Science Olympiad, Science UIL, Science Club, and HOSA.
01/2012 to 01/2014
Math/Science TeacherLabcorp – Morrisville, NC,
Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.
Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.
01/2011 to 01/2012
Senior Micro-Biologist / Lab ManagerLabcorp – Salt Lake City, UT,
Conduct experimentation to evaluate the effectiveness as a disinfectant of a new and novel solution utilizing micro-biology techniques for effectiveness against anaerobic and aerobic bacteria in the oil/gas industry.
01/2008 to 01/2011
Research ScientistUniversity Of Kansas – Lawrence, KS,
Working in a BSL-3 Laboratory investigated the effectiveness as a vaccine of various compounds and agents against cow pox, anthrax, tuberculosis , tularemia, and the plague utilizing mice, rat and rabbit animal models.
01/2003 to 01/2008
Senior Research Technologist/ Lab ManagerLovelace Respiratory Research Institute – City, STATE,
Adapted Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis for identifying mitochondrial mutations in rodents and new born infants exposed to nucleoside-analog drug.
01/2001 to 01/2003
Research TechnologistUniversity Of Texas Medical – City, STATE,
Adapted Chromatin Immuno-precipation method to investigate iterleukin-1 induced transcription of cox-2 and IL-8.
01/1999 to 01/2001
Senior Research TechnologistLovelace Respiratory Research Institute – City, STATE,
Adapted Primer Extension Pre-amplification method utilizing genetic markers for identifying predisposition for cancers.
01/1997 to 01/1999
Graduate Teaching AssistantMidwestern State University – City, STATE,
Instructor of record for biology laboratories which included Anatomy and Physiology, Botany, Human Biology, Zoology, Microbiology.
Education
Expected in 1996
Bachelors of Science: Biology Chemistry Midwestern State University - Wichita Falls, TX GPA: Biology Chemistry
Expected in 1999
Masters of Science: Molecular Biology Midwestern State University - Wichita Falls, TX GPA: Molecular Biology
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