Experience

University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Head of Tropical Marine Ecology

  • Aug 2021 - Present



Oregon State University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Postdoctoral Researcher

  • Jan 2020 - Oct 2021



Cornell University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Postdoctoral Researcher

  • Sep 2017 - Jan 2020



University of Hawai'i at Manoa

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Aug 2009 - Sep 2017

  Using flow cytometry and whole genome amplification, followed by isolation of various genes using cloning methods, studied the dynamics of diatom-bacterial interactions in the open ocean at the cell-to-cell level. Techniques include the use of Geneious, BLAST, and Greengenes software. Using flow cytometry and whole genome amplification, followed by isolation of various genes using cloning methods, studied the dynamics of diatom-bacterial interactions in the open ocean at the cell-to-cell level. Techniques include the use of Geneious, BLAST, and Greengenes software.



EcoDAS

• Managing Editor

  • Oct 2012 - Jun 2017

  Managed seven to twelve groups through the completion of cross-disciplinary chapters on the subject of aquatic ecology. Two books have been completed so far. In this position, I also increased the total chapters brought to completion within the deadline. This is due in part to my efforts to create, present, and maintain a series of networking tools, such as group emails, calendars, and wiki-pages, to assist chapter groups with project completion. Managed seven to twelve groups through the completion of cross-disciplinary chapters on the subject of aquatic ecology. Two books have been completed so far. In this position, I also increased the total chapters brought to completion within the deadline. This is due in part to my efforts to create, present, and maintain a series of networking tools, such as group emails, calendars, and wiki-pages, to assist chapter groups with project completion.



University of Hawaii at Manoa

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Student

  • Aug 2009 - May 2017

  I am interested in the dynamics of diatom-bacterial interactions in the open ocean, especially at the cell-to-cell level. During my research I plan to compare diatom-bacteria associations between the Northern and Southern Pacific and will be initiating mixed cultures for later study. Additional research directions include the study of potential causes of their association as well as the influence their interaction may have on bloom formation. I am interested in the dynamics of diatom-bacterial interactions in the open ocean, especially at the cell-to-cell level. During my research I plan to compare diatom-bacteria associations between the Northern and Southern Pacific and will be initiating mixed cultures for later study. Additional research directions include the study of potential causes of their association as well as the influence their interaction may have on bloom formation.



US EU Bioinformatics Bremen

• Bremen Area, Germany

• Participant

  • Jun 2012 - Jun 2012

  Theoretical and Practical Training Course on Marine Bioinformatics, or "Marine Omics" Theoretical and Practical Training Course on Marine Bioinformatics, or "Marine Omics"



University of California Berkeley

• SRA II, lab manager

  • Jan 2006 - Aug 2009

  Various diagnostics for diseases affecting Northern California forests with an emphasis on fungal and oomycete infections. Various diagnostics for diseases affecting Northern California forests with an emphasis on fungal and oomycete infections.



University ofCalifornia

• Staff Research Associate I

  • Jan 2006 - Jul 2009

  Diagnose samples showing symptoms of Sudden Oak Death using molecular methods. Use phenol chloroform extraction, Geneclean ® Turbo, and real time SYBR® green and Taqman® PCR to process samples. Work closely with collaborating laboratories, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, county representatives, and the public to identify areas affected by Phytophthera ramorum. Evaluate the relatedness the Venice Museum of Natural History's collection of fungal specimens using genomic sequencing. Expert use of ABI 3100 Genetic Analyzer, Sequencher, BLAST, and ClustalW. Show less



University of California

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Laboratory Assistant I

  • 2003 - 2005

  Investigated relationship between insect vector and occurrence of Almond Leaf Scorch in northern California. Worked with academic researchers to find accurate and cost-effective method for finding Xylella fastidiosa in insect and plants. Techniques: immunocapture, PCR, DNA digests, sterile culturing, inoculation, and field sampling. Assisted in studies on the control the populations of invasive Argentine ants and quantify the impact of their maintenance of mealybug populations of vineyards.

• Laboratory Assistant I

  • 2003 - 2004

  Maintained ongoing experiment testing the affect of hindering ant populations in vineyards containing mealybugs.