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Pohun Chen, B.S.
Rutgers U
I am involved in isolating primary rat hepatocytes for general lab use. In addition, I am working on a number of projects including the Living Cell Array and characterization of a peptide hydrogel for in vitro hepatocyte culture. |
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Chey Collura, M.A.
Boston U
I am assisting CEM researchers on a number of projects including the Circulating Tumor Cell and Glue Grant ("Inflammation and the Host Response") initiatives. |
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Adrian Dumitru, Ph.D.
U Bucharest
I handle a wide variety of ongoing administrative work and special projects for Dr. Yarmush and generally for the Center for Engineering in Medicine. |
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Octavio Hurtado, B.S.
Lowell U
I am the lead technical manager of the BioMEMS resource center at the CEM. In this capacity, I prioritorize all projects and conduct training of investigators and fellows. |
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Gloria Lee, M.A.
U Massachusetts
With Drs John Biggers and Mehmet Toner, our research is focused on the development of a simple, low-cost evaporative drying technique for long-term storage of mouse sperm at non-freezing temperatures. |
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Harrison Prentice-Mott
As an assistant lab technician, my responsibilities are to ensure proper upkeep and maintenance of lab equipment and order supplies for the lab. I also have the opportunity to be involved with and learn a great deal about the exciting projects going on in our lab. |
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Ilana Reis, M.Sc.
Bar Ilan U
I am the lead program manager of the CEM. In this capacity, I handle all personnel issues, organize all internal and external meetings and conferences, and monitor research and educational program expenditures. |
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Carley Shulman, B.A
Ohio Wesleyan U
I am involved in the operation of the liver perfusion system and donor and recipient surgery, as well as in the analysis of liver tissue and perfusate samples, in order to identify the underlying mechanisms of normothermic extracorporeal liver perfusion. |
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Ken Steffan
E. Leyden HS
My lab responsibilities include washing and sterilizing the glassware, ordering and tracking the inventory for tissue culture materials, and working in the receiving department. |
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Lynne Stubblefield
Boston English HS
I am largely involved with administrative aspects of the BioMEMS Resource Center of the CEM. I also assist with CEM personnel issues, and internal and external meetings and conferences. |
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Shelley Turok, B.B.A.
U Massachusetts
As the Research Grant Manager, I am responsible for administration of the research grants for the CEM as well as the MGH Burn Service. I assist the Principal Investigators with their research proposals, and monitor and administer the financial aspects of all funded projects. |
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Antonia Vitalo, B.S.
Quinniplac U
I am studying how environmental stressors in animal models determine the up regulation or down regulation of genes. I am also characterizing these genetic affects on wound healing. |
