Alfred Joseph

Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant at State University of New York at Buffalo - School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
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Languages
  • Creolé Professional working proficiency
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency

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Credentials

  • Master’s STEM Professional Readiness
    University at Buffalo
    Jun, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Bloodborne Pathogens
    EHS Support
    Jan, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • Laboratory safety
    University at Buffalo
    Jan, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • HIPAA Associate (HIPAAA)
    HIPAA Training
    Aug, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
    American Heart Association
    Sep, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • First Aid
    American Heart Association
    Sep, 2017
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • State University of New York at Buffalo - School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
    • Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant
      • Sep 2020 - Present

      • 1300+ Hours recorded • Study Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha (TNF-a) under the tutelage of Dr. Ignatowski • Masters Thesis on the Blockade of Brain Tumor Necrosis Factor to prevent development of Persistent Pain • Facilitated lab activities for undergraduate and graduate colleagues while mentoring new students • Performed several experiments on animals such as nociceptive and neuropathic pain test which included the Formalin Model, Chronic Constriction Injury Model (CCI), to induce hyper sensitization of neurons and measured the bioactivity levels of TNF • Delivered drugs to animals brain by the external vertebral venous plexus using by Perispinal Injection, which is a minimally invasive procedure that occurs around C7 and T1 discs of the spinal cord which demonstrated an analgesic effect in pain models • Developed an experimental paradigm which illustrated detailed steps for carrying out experiments • Performed Novel Object Recognition tests and Locomotion tests on animals to determine if an administered TNF antibody induced cognitive dysfunction due to Formalin induced pain • Harvested macrophages from the rat's serum and executed cell culture techniques such as splitting cells and viewing the cell count confluency under a hemocytometer to prepare for experiments • Cultivated WEHI-13VAR fibroblast cell lines to receive proper doses of adrenergic, cholinergic drugs or medication for appropriate experiments • Performed a bioassays to analyze brain tissue homogenates and blood serum for the presence of biologically active TNF and prepared a standard curve of recombinant rat TNF (rrTNF) to determine concentration of TNF in samples • Work in a competitive environment that requires clear and precise step-by-step rules while collaborating with scholars and the private investigator in weekly lab meetings • IACUC and CITI certifications in handeling, anesthesia, euthanasia, surgery, and post-op care in rodent/mouse models • Log detailed reports daily

  • University at Buffalo
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Clark Hall Team Supervisor
      • Apr 2017 - Present

      •Supervised a facility of over 200-400 students a day ensuring a rich and positive environment•Resolve service problems by clarifying the customer's complaint; determining the cause of the problem; selecting and explaining the best solution to solve the problem; adjust and follow up to ensure resolution •Open and maintain customer accounts by recording account information •Collaborated with staff to complete special assignments such as presentations, event activities and office organization by utilizing strong collaboration skills

    • Personal Trainer
      • Dec 2017 - Oct 2022

      Personal trainers assess their customers' bodily strengths and weaknesses and create customized workout plans. They provide physical and mental guidance and monitor customers' progress on a regular basis. They also make sure that customers don't get injured while training.

Education

  • University at Buffalo
    Master of Arts - MA, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
    2020 - 2021
  • University at Buffalo Public Health
    Bachelor's degree, Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    2016 - 2020
  • University at Buffalo
    Minor in Biological Sciences, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • State University of New York College at Buffalo
    Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
    2014 - 2016
  • Elmont memorial high school
    Regents diploma
    2008 - 2014

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