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Professional Overview
Highly motivated and meticulous research scientist with 14 years experience seeking a career as a clinical research associate for a prominent healthcare company. Exceptional leadership skills and a strong work ethic.
Experienced in study design, project management and data analysis.
Exceptional organizational and problem solving skills with a high attention to detail.
Experienced manager with good oral and written communication skills.
Able to work independently and in a collaborative matrix environment.
Education
Expected in 2010Masters of Science | Animal BiologyUniversity of California-Davis, Davis, CAGPA:
Expected in 2000Bachelors of Science | MicrobiologyNorth Carolina State University, Raleigh, NCGPA:
Expected in 2000Bachelors of Science | ZoologyNorth Carolina State University, Raleigh, NCGPA:
Experience
03/2012 to CurrentResearch ScientistIntel Corp. | Hudson, MA,
Project Organization Experience
Responsible for the design, execution and management of multiple behavior-related research projects conducted jointly between UTSW and Brookhaven National Laboratories in Long Island, NY (NASA-funded).
Assist the PI in authoring study protocols, proposals and IACUC amendments for research and animal use.
Create and maintain database of study information, data collection and statistical analyses.
Manage all correspondence and documentation between departments and research institutions in order to coordinate and conduct research studies.
Ensure study compliance with all institutional laboratory safety and IACUC animal guidelines.
Lead meetings and provide study updates to team members, including research data and project timelines.
Present research findings at regional and national scientific meetings and authored manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals.
Laboratory Experience
Manage laboratory animal colony of 1000+ animals.
Reduced operating costs by 85% in an 8-month time frame.
Train and supervise research fellows and students on molecular biology techniques and behavior assays related to cognitive function.
Provide technical expertise in histology to laboratory fellows and graduate students as required.
02/2002 to 07/2006Staff Research Assistant II Ppd | Seattle, WA,
Project Organization Experience
Design and independently execute experimental studies on neurogenesis and cognition.
Responsible for data analysis and interpretation of cognitive behavior assays and microscopic quantification.
Train and assist postdocs, technicians and student workers in behavior testing, experimental design, histology and microscopy.
Laboratory Experience
Extensive experience in cognitive and psychomotor behavior testing and data analysis in rodent models.
Skills in rodent handling, animal perfusions, and tissue harvesting of brain and spinal cord from adult mice and rats.
Highly proficient in tissue processing, immunohistology, and administering compounds by injection through various routes in mice and rats (p.o., s.q., i.m., i.p.).
06/2000 to 07/2002Assistant ScientistCogent Neuroscience Inc. | City, STATE,
Project Organization Experience
Participated as part of matrix team environment to address and meet study goals related to company's research interest.
Met regularly with team leaders and managers to discuss research progress and develop goals and priorities.
Consistently produced data and met deadlines in a fast-paced biotech environment.
Laboratory Experience
Experience in multiple research teams including robotics, small molecule screening and characterization groups.
Able to quickly learn and utilize new biolistic techniques for gene therapy research.
Proficient in molecular biology and in-vivo assays including PCR, plasmid preparation, gel electrophoresis, and immunofluorescent staining.
Publications
Claire MJ, Redfield RL, Ito N, Yun S, Mukherjee S, Shih H-Y, Rivera PD, Birnbaum SG, Chen BPC, Eisch AJ. Space radiation improves pattern separation in older mice without influencing gross hippocampal function. In preparation.
Bett C, Kurt TD, Claire M, et al. Defining the conformational features of anchorless, poorly neuroinvasive prions. PLoS Pathog. 2013; 9(4):e1003280
Bett C, Fernández-Borges N, Kurt TD, Claire M, Nilsson KP, Castilla J, Sigurdson CJ. Structure of the b2-a2 loop and interspecies prion transmission. FASEB J. 2012 Jul; 26(7):2868 - 76.
Masliah E, Rockenstein E, Inglis C, Adame A, Bett C, Claire M, Sigurdson CJ. Prion infection promotes extensive accumulation of a-synuclein in aged human a-synuclein transgenic mice. Prion. 2012 Apr-Jun; 6(2):184-90.
Bett C, Joshi-Barr S, Claire M, Trejo M, Liberski P, Kelly J, Masliah E, Sigurdson CJ. Biochemical properties of highly neuroinvasive prion strains. PLoS Pathog. 2012 Feb; 8 (2):e1002522.
Kannangara TS, Claire MJ, Gil-Mohapel J, Drapala RJ, Simpson JM, Christie BR, van Praag H. Running reduces stress and enhances cell genesis in aged mice. Neurobiol Aging 2011 Dec; 32(12):2279-86.
van Praag H, Claire MJ, Yeo GW, Stecker K, Heivand N, Zhao C, Yip E, Afanador M, Schroeter H, Hammerstone J, Gage FH. Plant-derived flavanol (-)epicatechin enhances angiogenesis and retention of spatial memory in mice. J. Neuroscience, 2007 May; 27 (22):5869 - 78.
Memberships/Scholarly Societies
Skills
Computer Platforms: PC and Mac
Software Programs: MS Office, MS Outlook, FileMaker Pro, PeopleSoft, Adobe Photoshop, Endnote
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