ABRCMS365: Career & Research Summit

The Awesome Auxin Mediator; An Insight into Molecular Crosstalk between RACK1 and Auxin

Ashton Webber, PhD. Student, Department of Biology, Howard University

Burnout during Surgical Residency in a Hispanic Population

Joseph Salem-Hernández, MD candidate, University of Puerto Rico-School of Medicine

Molecular analysis of AMBRA1 as a candidate tumor suppressor in sporadic parathyroid adenomas

Stephanie Chinwo, Masters Candidate, Center for Molecular Oncology, UConn Health

Adropin-GPR19 Signaling is a Potential Therapeutic Target for Diabetic Cardiomyopathy

Bellina Mushala, Doctoral Candidate, Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh

Metabolite Pool Shifts Post Portosystemic Shunt Placement Can Be a Predictive Indicator for the Development of Hepatic Encephalopathy

Stephany Flores Ramos, PhD Candidate, Biomedical Sciences, University of California San Diego

Interrogating Chromatin Accessibility in Archived Tissues 

Michelle Thomas, PhD Student, Chemical Biology and Medicinal Chemistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Using a Computational-Based Approach to Enhance the Binding Characteristics of a Nanobody

Kevin E. Ramos, Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Biochemistry, Albert Einstein College of Medicine

CaMK4 as a Critical Mediator of Inflammation Resolution in Atherosclerosis

Azuah Gonzalez, PhD Candidate, Department of Pathology Microbiology and Immunology, Vanderbilt University

Shanique Edwards, PhD
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Assistant Director of Research Operations

Research Ops at CSHL is a multi-faceted group that handles most elements of research administration, including faculty affairs, career development, equipment and space management, core facility oversight, and research compliance. Day-to-day (for me), this looks like organizing and facilitating the Responsible Conduct of Research course, or managing the institutional nominations for external awards, or onboarding new faculty, or maintaining our campus-wide network of lab managers & building managers, or updating the faculty handbook, or sometimes, all of the above at the same time. My science PhD provides the relevant context for all that we do (CSHL is 100% basic biology research), and the skills to juggle multiple important projects simultaneously, communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, and manage my workload efficiently.

Ruan Cox, PhD
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Associate Director, Strategic Partnerships and Business Operations

At Regeneron, we utilize various information that we ascertain from research on genomic samples to identify rare genetic variations that play a role in disease. As a member of the strategic partnerships team, I am responsible for making global partnerships with academic research centers, hospitals, and medical centers all around the world to enhance our DNA sample pipeline. I utilize my scientific background to help determine the scope of work of the research, to align the needs of the research with legal documents that will govern the collaboration, and finally to critically negotiate the terms of the collaboration such that the scientific aspirations of scientists of Regeneron are covered under any collaboration contract/agreement.

Erika Barr, PhD
The Jackson Laboratory Program Director, Office of Intramural Training & Education/NIH

As the Director of two NIH summer subprograms (CCSEP and CSOAR), I am responsible for recruitment, planning and executing the various components of the programs.  Both programs focus on the scientific, professional and personal development of participants.  I use my scientific background when planning various science skills workshops.  Furthermore, I use my previous teaching experiences to train postdoctoral fellows who are interested in teaching science skills workshops.

Junia JG Beaubrun, PhD
Chief of Biological Analysis Division, ARMY Public Health Command Europe

I manage and supervise laboratory testing for foodborne pathogens, water and environmental testing, vectors, rabies, and some viruses.  I manage staff deadlines and data reviews. I maintain the yearly budget to ensure laboratory functions. I maintain lab accreditation and develop new methods for more efficient testing.