Bryan R. Crable

Assistant Professor of Microbiology | Cell & Molecular Biology at PennWest Edinboro
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Edinboro, Pennsylvania, United States, US
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  • Python Limited working proficiency
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Bryan exemplifies both intellectual capacity as well as great interpersonal skill. It was a pleasure to have him around. I never directly worked with Bryan, but I learned a ton from him. He is always willing to share what he knows and offers help where it is needed.

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Credentials

  • Harvard Higher Education Teaching Certificate
    Harvard University
    Jun, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • Python for Genomic Data Science
    Johns Hopkins University
    Sep, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Writing in the Sciences
    Stanford University
    Feb, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Radiological Worker II - ORNL Specific
    Oak Ridge National Laboratory
    Mar, 2014
    - Oct, 2024
  • HAZWOPER 40
    Laborers Union
    Jun, 2014
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • PennWest Edinboro
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Assistant Professor of Microbiology | Cell & Molecular Biology
      • Aug 2022 - Present

      PennWest Edinboro is Northwestern Pennsylvania's largest university. I joined PennWest's nationally-acclaimed faculty in 2022. There, I direct a small research group with a focus on environmental microbiology, microbial physiology, and microbial systems biology. My work is supported internally by PennWest University and externally by grants from the Lacawac Sanctuary Field Station and the National Science Foundation.

    • Director/Principal Investigator NSF-RUI
      • Aug 2022 - Present

      Microplastics are a nearly ubiquitous pollutant which first saw widespread distribution in the environment following World War II. Microplastics are a novel and ecologically distinct habitat with consequences for the structure and function of plastic-associated microbial communities. My lab was awarded $198,000 from the National Science Foundation to investigate the role that microplastics play in driving increased physiological heterogeneity in experimental microbial communities newly exposed… Show more Microplastics are a nearly ubiquitous pollutant which first saw widespread distribution in the environment following World War II. Microplastics are a novel and ecologically distinct habitat with consequences for the structure and function of plastic-associated microbial communities. My lab was awarded $198,000 from the National Science Foundation to investigate the role that microplastics play in driving increased physiological heterogeneity in experimental microbial communities newly exposed to plastic in mesocosms derived from Lake Lacawac, located within the property of the Lacawac Sanctuary Biological Field Station and Environmental Education Center in Northeast Pennsylvania.

    • Director Pennsylvania Western University Pipe Band
      • Jan 2023 - Present

      The PennWest University Pipe Band serves PennWest Edinboro and surrounding communities. The band offers instruction through enrollment in Beginning Pipe Band (MUSI 1940) or Advanced Pipe Band (MUSI 1950).

  • North Country Bee Works
    • Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, United States
    • Managing Director
      • May 2019 - Present

      North Country Bee Works is a family owned and operated apiary located along the iconic North Country Trail. North Country Bee Works is laser focused on ethical beekeeping and restorative agriculture. Our work has paid off. In a time when some of the best established apiaries experience losses near 50% each year, we have tripled the number of hives under management in three years and are the region's fastest growing apiary. North Country Bee Works is a family owned and operated apiary located along the iconic North Country Trail. North Country Bee Works is laser focused on ethical beekeeping and restorative agriculture. Our work has paid off. In a time when some of the best established apiaries experience losses near 50% each year, we have tripled the number of hives under management in three years and are the region's fastest growing apiary.

  • University of Scranton
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Director/Principal Investigator NSF-RUI
      • Jun 2021 - Aug 2022

      Microplastics are a nearly ubiquitous pollutant which first saw widespread distribution in the environment following World War II. Microplastics are a novel and ecologically distinct habitat with consequences for the structure and function of plastic-associated microbial communities. My lab was awarded $198,000 from the National Science Foundation to investigate the role that microplastics play in driving increased physiological heterogeneity in experimental microbial communities newly exposed… Show more Microplastics are a nearly ubiquitous pollutant which first saw widespread distribution in the environment following World War II. Microplastics are a novel and ecologically distinct habitat with consequences for the structure and function of plastic-associated microbial communities. My lab was awarded $198,000 from the National Science Foundation to investigate the role that microplastics play in driving increased physiological heterogeneity in experimental microbial communities newly exposed to plastic in mesocosms derived from Lake Lacawac, located within the property of the Lacawac Sanctuary Biological Field Station and Environmental Education Center in Northeast Pennsylvania.

    • Assistant Professor of Microbiology
      • Aug 2018 - Aug 2022

      The University of Scranton is a nationally-recognized Catholic and Jesuit university which integrates exemplary undergraduate and graduate education within a global research context. I joined the U's nationally-acclaimed faculty in 2018. There, I directed a small research group with a focus on environmental microbiology, microbial physiology, and microbial systems biology. My work was supported internally by the University of Scranton and externally by grants from the Lacawac Sanctuary Field… Show more The University of Scranton is a nationally-recognized Catholic and Jesuit university which integrates exemplary undergraduate and graduate education within a global research context. I joined the U's nationally-acclaimed faculty in 2018. There, I directed a small research group with a focus on environmental microbiology, microbial physiology, and microbial systems biology. My work was supported internally by the University of Scranton and externally by grants from the Lacawac Sanctuary Field Station and the National Science Foundation.

  • Air Force Research Laboratory
    • Wright Patterson Air Force Base
    • Research Scientist - Microbiology & Microbial Biotechnology
      • Jan 2017 - Jul 2018

      The Air Force Research Laboratory is the research and innovation driver for the United States Air Force. With an annual budget of $2.4 billion, AFRL research personnel work across disciplines to support and enhance the United States Air Force capabilities in air, space, and cyberspace. I purified and characterized a polyurethane degrading enzyme as part of a $1.5 million Air Force Office of Scientific Research funded project investigating the biological degradation of Department of Defense… Show more The Air Force Research Laboratory is the research and innovation driver for the United States Air Force. With an annual budget of $2.4 billion, AFRL research personnel work across disciplines to support and enhance the United States Air Force capabilities in air, space, and cyberspace. I purified and characterized a polyurethane degrading enzyme as part of a $1.5 million Air Force Office of Scientific Research funded project investigating the biological degradation of Department of Defense relevant polymer coatings. Show less The Air Force Research Laboratory is the research and innovation driver for the United States Air Force. With an annual budget of $2.4 billion, AFRL research personnel work across disciplines to support and enhance the United States Air Force capabilities in air, space, and cyberspace. I purified and characterized a polyurethane degrading enzyme as part of a $1.5 million Air Force Office of Scientific Research funded project investigating the biological degradation of Department of Defense… Show more The Air Force Research Laboratory is the research and innovation driver for the United States Air Force. With an annual budget of $2.4 billion, AFRL research personnel work across disciplines to support and enhance the United States Air Force capabilities in air, space, and cyberspace. I purified and characterized a polyurethane degrading enzyme as part of a $1.5 million Air Force Office of Scientific Research funded project investigating the biological degradation of Department of Defense relevant polymer coatings. Show less

  • UES, Inc
    • Wright Patterson Air Force Base
    • Research Scientist - Microbiology & Microbial Biotechnology
      • Jan 2017 - Jul 2018

      UES, Inc. is an Ohio-based women owned small business that provides scientific support to a variety of customers, including the Air Force Research Laboratory. As an AFRL subcontractor through UES, I led the purification and characterization of a polyurethane degrading enzyme as part of a $1.5 million AFOSR funded project investigating biological degradation of Department of Defense relevant polymer coatings. Further, I drafted a task effort for a non-competitive renewal of a $10 million Air… Show more UES, Inc. is an Ohio-based women owned small business that provides scientific support to a variety of customers, including the Air Force Research Laboratory. As an AFRL subcontractor through UES, I led the purification and characterization of a polyurethane degrading enzyme as part of a $1.5 million AFOSR funded project investigating biological degradation of Department of Defense relevant polymer coatings. Further, I drafted a task effort for a non-competitive renewal of a $10 million Air Force Research Laboratory subcontract renewal. Show less UES, Inc. is an Ohio-based women owned small business that provides scientific support to a variety of customers, including the Air Force Research Laboratory. As an AFRL subcontractor through UES, I led the purification and characterization of a polyurethane degrading enzyme as part of a $1.5 million AFOSR funded project investigating biological degradation of Department of Defense relevant polymer coatings. Further, I drafted a task effort for a non-competitive renewal of a $10 million Air… Show more UES, Inc. is an Ohio-based women owned small business that provides scientific support to a variety of customers, including the Air Force Research Laboratory. As an AFRL subcontractor through UES, I led the purification and characterization of a polyurethane degrading enzyme as part of a $1.5 million AFOSR funded project investigating biological degradation of Department of Defense relevant polymer coatings. Further, I drafted a task effort for a non-competitive renewal of a $10 million Air Force Research Laboratory subcontract renewal. Show less

  • Oak Ridge National Laboratory
    • Oak Ridge, TN
    • Research Associate - Microbial Physiology & Environmental Microbiology
      • Feb 2014 - Jan 2017

      The Oak Ridge National Laboratory is the largest US Department of Energy science and energy laboratory with an annual budget of $1.4 to $1.8 billion. As a team member of the Methyl Mercury Science Focus Area, I led an effort that produced the metabolic characterization of a model mercury-methylating organism (Desulfovibrio desulfuricans ND132) and nine associated mutants. As a member of the Ecosystem Networks Integrated with Genomics and Molecular Assemblies (ENIGMA) project, I collaborated… Show more The Oak Ridge National Laboratory is the largest US Department of Energy science and energy laboratory with an annual budget of $1.4 to $1.8 billion. As a team member of the Methyl Mercury Science Focus Area, I led an effort that produced the metabolic characterization of a model mercury-methylating organism (Desulfovibrio desulfuricans ND132) and nine associated mutants. As a member of the Ecosystem Networks Integrated with Genomics and Molecular Assemblies (ENIGMA) project, I collaborated with a colleague on a pilot field study that involved data acquisition from six field-bioreactors and associated set-up/tear-down. Show less The Oak Ridge National Laboratory is the largest US Department of Energy science and energy laboratory with an annual budget of $1.4 to $1.8 billion. As a team member of the Methyl Mercury Science Focus Area, I led an effort that produced the metabolic characterization of a model mercury-methylating organism (Desulfovibrio desulfuricans ND132) and nine associated mutants. As a member of the Ecosystem Networks Integrated with Genomics and Molecular Assemblies (ENIGMA) project, I collaborated… Show more The Oak Ridge National Laboratory is the largest US Department of Energy science and energy laboratory with an annual budget of $1.4 to $1.8 billion. As a team member of the Methyl Mercury Science Focus Area, I led an effort that produced the metabolic characterization of a model mercury-methylating organism (Desulfovibrio desulfuricans ND132) and nine associated mutants. As a member of the Ecosystem Networks Integrated with Genomics and Molecular Assemblies (ENIGMA) project, I collaborated with a colleague on a pilot field study that involved data acquisition from six field-bioreactors and associated set-up/tear-down. Show less

  • University of Oklahoma
    • Research and Teaching Assistant
      • Aug 2007 - Jan 2014

      The University of Oklahoma is the State of Oklahoma’s flagship university, is ranked in the top 50 public universities by US News & World Report and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R1 research university. My research demonstrated the importance of key enzymes in reverse electron transfer in model syntrophic consortia. I presented these findings at three major international conferences, two specialized conferences and two regional conferences. This work has led to authorship or… Show more The University of Oklahoma is the State of Oklahoma’s flagship university, is ranked in the top 50 public universities by US News & World Report and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R1 research university. My research demonstrated the importance of key enzymes in reverse electron transfer in model syntrophic consortia. I presented these findings at three major international conferences, two specialized conferences and two regional conferences. This work has led to authorship or co-authorship of two peer-reviewed manuscripts. Two additional manuscripts are in preparation. Teaching responsibilities included five (cumulative) sections of Fundamentals of Microbiology Laboratory and providing assistance and occasional guest lectures for Pathogenic Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Microbial Physiology and Metabolism. Show less The University of Oklahoma is the State of Oklahoma’s flagship university, is ranked in the top 50 public universities by US News & World Report and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R1 research university. My research demonstrated the importance of key enzymes in reverse electron transfer in model syntrophic consortia. I presented these findings at three major international conferences, two specialized conferences and two regional conferences. This work has led to authorship or… Show more The University of Oklahoma is the State of Oklahoma’s flagship university, is ranked in the top 50 public universities by US News & World Report and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R1 research university. My research demonstrated the importance of key enzymes in reverse electron transfer in model syntrophic consortia. I presented these findings at three major international conferences, two specialized conferences and two regional conferences. This work has led to authorship or co-authorship of two peer-reviewed manuscripts. Two additional manuscripts are in preparation. Teaching responsibilities included five (cumulative) sections of Fundamentals of Microbiology Laboratory and providing assistance and occasional guest lectures for Pathogenic Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Microbial Physiology and Metabolism. Show less

  • Wageningen University
    • Fulbright Fellow
      • Aug 2010 - Jul 2011

      The Fulbright Program provides highly competitive merit-based grants for international educational exchange and is recognized as one of the most prestigious awards programs worldwide. As a Fulbright Fellow to the Netherlands, I collaborated on a project investigating the metabolism of model microbial consortia. My work was presented at a major international conference and at a regional “working-group” meeting. This research led to authorship of a peer-reviewed manuscript… Show more The Fulbright Program provides highly competitive merit-based grants for international educational exchange and is recognized as one of the most prestigious awards programs worldwide. As a Fulbright Fellow to the Netherlands, I collaborated on a project investigating the metabolism of model microbial consortia. My work was presented at a major international conference and at a regional “working-group” meeting. This research led to authorship of a peer-reviewed manuscript. Additionally, I met with science students at three Dutch high schools to discuss educational and exchange opportunities in the United States. Follow-on opportunities from this experience included meeting with U.S. Representative for Oklahoma’s Fourth District, Congressman Tom Cole, to share my experience studying abroad and to advocate for continued support of the Fulbright Program. Show less The Fulbright Program provides highly competitive merit-based grants for international educational exchange and is recognized as one of the most prestigious awards programs worldwide. As a Fulbright Fellow to the Netherlands, I collaborated on a project investigating the metabolism of model microbial consortia. My work was presented at a major international conference and at a regional “working-group” meeting. This research led to authorship of a peer-reviewed manuscript… Show more The Fulbright Program provides highly competitive merit-based grants for international educational exchange and is recognized as one of the most prestigious awards programs worldwide. As a Fulbright Fellow to the Netherlands, I collaborated on a project investigating the metabolism of model microbial consortia. My work was presented at a major international conference and at a regional “working-group” meeting. This research led to authorship of a peer-reviewed manuscript. Additionally, I met with science students at three Dutch high schools to discuss educational and exchange opportunities in the United States. Follow-on opportunities from this experience included meeting with U.S. Representative for Oklahoma’s Fourth District, Congressman Tom Cole, to share my experience studying abroad and to advocate for continued support of the Fulbright Program. Show less

  • Duquesne University
    • Research and Teaching Assistant
      • Aug 2005 - Aug 2007

      Duquesne University is a private research university in Pittsburgh, PA and is recognized by the Carnegie Foundation as having high research activity. I demonstrated that transformation of the organoarsenical poultry-food additive, 3-nitro-4-hydroxy-benzenearsonic acid, was degraded by pure cultures of Alkaliphilus oremlandii strain OhILAs and that transformation could occur by either respiration or fermentation. This work led to coauthorship of two peer-reviewed manuscripts and was presented… Show more Duquesne University is a private research university in Pittsburgh, PA and is recognized by the Carnegie Foundation as having high research activity. I demonstrated that transformation of the organoarsenical poultry-food additive, 3-nitro-4-hydroxy-benzenearsonic acid, was degraded by pure cultures of Alkaliphilus oremlandii strain OhILAs and that transformation could occur by either respiration or fermentation. This work led to coauthorship of two peer-reviewed manuscripts and was presented at a major international conference and at a local regional conference. Teaching responsibilities included shared duties as primary instructor for four sections of Introduction to Microbiology Laboratory and shared duties as primary instructor for five sections of Cell & Molecular Biology Recitation. Show less Duquesne University is a private research university in Pittsburgh, PA and is recognized by the Carnegie Foundation as having high research activity. I demonstrated that transformation of the organoarsenical poultry-food additive, 3-nitro-4-hydroxy-benzenearsonic acid, was degraded by pure cultures of Alkaliphilus oremlandii strain OhILAs and that transformation could occur by either respiration or fermentation. This work led to coauthorship of two peer-reviewed manuscripts and was presented… Show more Duquesne University is a private research university in Pittsburgh, PA and is recognized by the Carnegie Foundation as having high research activity. I demonstrated that transformation of the organoarsenical poultry-food additive, 3-nitro-4-hydroxy-benzenearsonic acid, was degraded by pure cultures of Alkaliphilus oremlandii strain OhILAs and that transformation could occur by either respiration or fermentation. This work led to coauthorship of two peer-reviewed manuscripts and was presented at a major international conference and at a local regional conference. Teaching responsibilities included shared duties as primary instructor for four sections of Introduction to Microbiology Laboratory and shared duties as primary instructor for five sections of Cell & Molecular Biology Recitation. Show less

  • Derry Area Hockey Association
    • Derry, PA
    • Assistant Hockey Coach - Varsity
      • Sep 2004 - May 2007

      Certified Level III Coach through USA Hockey. Certified Level III Coach through USA Hockey.

  • Gaydos-Chambers Associates, Inc
    • Staff Biologist
      • Apr 2004 - Jan 2006

      Gaydos-Chambers Associates, Inc. was a small regional environmental engineering and consulting firm with primary focus on municipal water supply and treatment of municipal sewage. As staff, I was responsible for the completion of environmental reports, PA Dept. of Environmental Protection permitting issues and US Army Corps of Engineers regulatory issues. I assisted in, and then led, an effort to secure a US Army Corps of Engineers Joint Permit for wetland mitigation during a $5 million… Show more Gaydos-Chambers Associates, Inc. was a small regional environmental engineering and consulting firm with primary focus on municipal water supply and treatment of municipal sewage. As staff, I was responsible for the completion of environmental reports, PA Dept. of Environmental Protection permitting issues and US Army Corps of Engineers regulatory issues. I assisted in, and then led, an effort to secure a US Army Corps of Engineers Joint Permit for wetland mitigation during a $5 million sewage treatment plant expansion. Additionally, I oversaw the closing of two Pennsylvania Infrastructure and Investment Authority (PENNVEST) loans totaling approximately $10 million. Show less Gaydos-Chambers Associates, Inc. was a small regional environmental engineering and consulting firm with primary focus on municipal water supply and treatment of municipal sewage. As staff, I was responsible for the completion of environmental reports, PA Dept. of Environmental Protection permitting issues and US Army Corps of Engineers regulatory issues. I assisted in, and then led, an effort to secure a US Army Corps of Engineers Joint Permit for wetland mitigation during a $5 million… Show more Gaydos-Chambers Associates, Inc. was a small regional environmental engineering and consulting firm with primary focus on municipal water supply and treatment of municipal sewage. As staff, I was responsible for the completion of environmental reports, PA Dept. of Environmental Protection permitting issues and US Army Corps of Engineers regulatory issues. I assisted in, and then led, an effort to secure a US Army Corps of Engineers Joint Permit for wetland mitigation during a $5 million sewage treatment plant expansion. Additionally, I oversaw the closing of two Pennsylvania Infrastructure and Investment Authority (PENNVEST) loans totaling approximately $10 million. Show less

  • Saint Vincent College
    • Laboratory Assistant
      • Sep 2002 - May 2004

      Responsible for maintenance of Life Science Research Facilities, care and feeding of laboratory animals. Duties included supply management, equipment maintenance, media preparation, microbe cell culturing, reagent preparation, equipment troubleshooting and assisting professors in various research. Responsible for maintenance of Life Science Research Facilities, care and feeding of laboratory animals. Duties included supply management, equipment maintenance, media preparation, microbe cell culturing, reagent preparation, equipment troubleshooting and assisting professors in various research.

  • Perry Township
    • Community Activities Supervisor
      • Jun 1996 - Aug 2001

      Responsible for organization and monitoring of educational activities for the youth of the community. Summers only. Responsible for organization and monitoring of educational activities for the youth of the community. Summers only.

Education

  • University of Oklahoma
    Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Microbiology (Microbial Physiology, Microbial Systems, and Environmental Microbiology)
    2007 - 2013
  • University of Scranton
    Master of Business Administration - MBA, International Business | Finance
    2019 - 2022
  • Duquesne University
    Master of Science (M.S.), Biology (Microbiology)
    2005 - 2007
  • Saint Vincent College
    Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology (Cell and Molecular Concentration)
    2000 - 2004

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