My work focuses on computational 'virtual screening'
and structure-based design of small-molecule inhibitors
of angiogenin, a potent inducer of angiogenesis
and anticancer target.
The MG program's diverse faculty exposed me to
a wide array of genetic model systems, laboratory
techniques, and approaches to scientific problems
that provided a solid knowledge base while helping
me focus my career path. In addition to learning
the fundamental principles and applications of
molecular biology, other critical skills, such
as how to read a scientific paper and how to give
a professional talk, were also an integral part
of my training at OSU.
(2002, advisor: Amanda Simcox)
Technical Service
Representative
Invitrogen Inc., Carlsbad, CA
I am currently working for Invitrogen
as a Cloning and Expression specialist in the
Technical Services department. The job is extremely
challenging as we have to cover all the products
Invitrogen offers. Most of the people on staff
have PhDs as general knowledge acquired through
PhD education is essential to be able to do
the job effectively. The job is very flexible
and allows me a lot of freedom to do things
outside tech services including working at the
bench and doing projects in marketing. Getting
a PhD in the Department of Molecular Genetics
at the Ohio State University gave me a strong
foundation to be able to do this work. I'd like
to thank all of the wonderful faculty, especially
my former advisor Amanda Simcox that helped
me throughout my education.
(2000, advisor: Mike Ostrowski)
Assistant Professor
of Biology
Cedarville College, Cedarville, OH
I teach molecular genetics, biochemistry,
and eukaryotic gene regulation (an advanced
genetics course I designed). In addition, I
supervise undergraduate research projects. The
projects are designed to provide hands-on molecular
training for students interested in pursuing
graduate or medical school.
The MG research program is designed
to train students to be independent thinkers
and project designers. The Program also gives
students the opportunity to teach undergraduate
courses. The exposure to teaching and the diversity
of graduate courses the program offers provided
the breadth of knowledge needed to prepare me
for a teaching position. In addition the research
training that I received has facilitated my
ability to design and oversee undergraduate
research projects.
( 2000, advisor: Lee Johnson)
Research Scientist
Battelle Memorial Institute Medical Research
and Evaluation Facility
West Jefferson, Ohio
I am currently employed at the
Battelle Memorial Institute Medical Research
and Evaluation Facility in West Jefferson, Ohio.
I assist in the design and execution of biomedical
research to develop medical countermeasures
against pathogenic organisms and highly toxic
materials. I am currently working on several
diverse projects, including a study to identify
immunological correlates of protection to biological
warfare agents (anthrax) and a study to investigate
in vivo biological markers of sulfur mustard
exposure.
The Molecular Genetics graduate
program prepared me for my current position
by providing me with a deep-rooted understanding
of molecular genetics and the tools to use this
knowledge to perform independent research on
the cutting-edge of molecular genetics. Additionally
the program provided a user-friendly forum to
sharpen my communication skills both as researcher
and as a classroom instructor.
Jeremy
Jenkins
Ivan
Tesic
Lisa
E. Schaffner
Tom
Rudge