Biomedical Researcher

Stephen Blake Griffin

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Biomedical Research Specialty

Dedicated to achieving discovery to improve disease states through cutting edge science techniques and collaboration

Basic and Preclinical researcher with nearly five years of experience in designing and implementing research studies which includes hands-on statistical analysis for large scale and small scale studies

Research background includes groundbreaking work with in-vivo, ex-vivo, and in-vitro models for neuropharmacology, neurocardiology, muscular atrophy, high altitude, and depression

Independent and collaborative work that involve bioassays and lab bench work, writing scientific results, interpreting data analysis, upkeep of animal colony, maintaining equipment, ordering lab supplies

Education

Doctorate of Philosophy in Neuroscience (August 2014 – July 2015) Partial

Uniformed Service University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD

Graduate level relevant courses: Electrophysiology, Head and Neck anatomy, Advanced Topics and Techniques of Biomedical science, Advanced Neuroscience, Behavioral Neuroscience, Advanced Research, Advanced Probability and Statistics, and Research Ethics

Bachelor of Science in Psychology, GPA3.4 (May, 2013)

Concentration: Behavioral Neuroscience Minor: Biology

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) in Johnson City, TN

Relevant courses: Genetics, Chemistry, Biology 1-3 course/lab, Molecular Biology,

Psychopharmacology, Advanced Neuroscience, Probability and Statistics, Neurobiology

Honors: 2x dean list (2012, 2013), Awarded Undergraduate Research Student Faculty Collaborative Grant (2013),

Featured Student Spring (2014)

Associate of Science in Psychology, GPA3.4 (May, 2011)

Northeast State Community College in Blountville, TN

Honors: 1x president’s list (2011), 1x vice president’s list (2010)

Experience

Uniformed Service University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD

Research Associate, August 2014 – July 2015

East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN

Research Associate, October 2013 – August 2014

Research Assistant, August 2011 – May 2013

The Ronald E. McNair Summer Intern, May 2011 – July 2011

Stephen Blake Griffin

7800 Havenside Terrace Derwood, MD 20855 423-***-**** acq0lz@r.postjobfree.com

Research Highlights:

Technology: Techniques:

PCR detection systems Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)

Microplate reader High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)

Incubator qCT-PCR

Shaker/Sonicator RT-PCR

General lab technique PCR

PK/PD modeling SDS-PAGE

Nano-drop Western blot

BSL-2 trained in sterile cell culture technique Mammalian cell culture

Expert Dissection on mice, rats, guinea pigs, and canine. Strong animal handling skills and drug administration with various routes (SC, IP, IV). Strong surgical technique which includes general anesthetics, tracheostomy tube insertion, heart catheterization, heart occlusions, and exposing areas of interest for recordings on the heart

Organized and implemented large scale research design; literature searches; and performing statistical analyses, present data at conferences and prepared original drafts for scientific journals

Completion of NIH and private grants and large projects as a team member, and teaching new members research methods and protocols

Publications

Cummins E., Griffin S., Burgess, K., Peterson, D., Watson, B., Buendia, M., Stanwood, G., Brown, R., (2013) Methylphenidate Place Conditioning in Adolescent Rats: An Analysis of Sex Differences and the Dopamine Transporter. Behavioral Brain Research 09/2013; DOI: 10.1016/j.bbr.2013.09.036.

Cummins E., Griffin S., Duty C., Peterson D., Burgess K., Brown R. (2014) The Role of Dopamine D1 and D2 Receptors in Adolescent Methylphenidate Conditioned Place Preference: Sex Differences and BDNF. Developmental Neuroscience. 05/2014; DOI: 10.1159/000360636.

Professional Presentations

Oral Presentations

Griffin. S. The Proverbial Dendritic Spine That Broke The Camel’s Back. Oral presented at F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine, USUHS, Bethesda, MD (2015).

Freeman, E., Griffin, S. Methylphenidate conditioned place preference effects on dopamine transporter. Oral presented at Boland Oral Symposium, ETSU, Johnson City, TN (2013.

Griffin, S., Freeman, E., Roeding, R., Brown, R. Methylphenidate Conditioned Place Preference in Adolescent Male and Female Rats. Oral presented at Boland Oral Symposium, ETSU, Johnson City, TN (2012).

Griffin, S. Hyperdopaminergia in sub-cortical structures, finding a biological basis to diagnosing schizophrenia. Poster presented at the Immortal Life of Ronald E. McNair Intern Symposium, ETSU, Johnson City, TN (2011).

Professional Development

Software: Microsoft Office 2013, Graphpad Prism, AnyMaze, SPSS, Spike, AxoScope 10.4, Clampex 10.4, Clampfit 10.4, CFX manager, ChemiDoc

Rodent Handling certified (September 11, 2014)

Animal Care & Use Program Certified (August, 13, 2011)

IRB Certified in Behavioral/ Social Science Research (August 13, 2011)

IRB Certified in Biomedical Research (July 4, 2011)

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