Ben Travis

Research Assistant at Wyss Institute at Harvard University
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Credentials

  • Investigators, Staff and Students
    CITI Program
    Jun, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Human Subjects Research – Biomedical Basic
    CITI Program, A Division of BRANY
    Jun, 2020
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Wyss Institute at Harvard University
    • United States
    • Biotechnology Research
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Research Assistant
      • Jul 2022 - Present

      Analyzing extracellular vesicles with single molecule detection techniques to study neuropathology in Dr. David Walt’s lab. Analyzing extracellular vesicles with single molecule detection techniques to study neuropathology in Dr. David Walt’s lab.

  • Bucknell University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Biology Research Assistant for PI Dr. Mark Haussmann
      • Dec 2019 - Jul 2022

      Developing a novel method for assessing susceptibility to oxidative stress in avian tissues. Exploring the link between maternal stress and telomere shortening, oxidative damage, and decreased life span. Skills include 8-oxo-dGuo and dGuo quantification using LC-MS/MS, HPLC-UV and ELISA assays, DNA extraction, DNA digestion, DNA quantification, gel electrophoresis, Japanese Quail handing, dissection, and assessing cell viability.

    • Tutor/Study Group Facilitator
      • Sep 2019 - Dec 2021

      Individual tutor and study group facilitator for General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry.

    • Orientation Leader
      • Nov 2019 - Aug 2021

      Responsible for interviewing and training 105 orientation assistants in both 2020 and 2021.

    • Economics Research Assistant
      • Dec 2019 - Jan 2020

      Analyzed how a negotiation barrier affects the wage gap between male and female employees, and evaluated the difference in negotiation tendencies between sexes with PI Dr. Rachel Landsman.

    • Orientation Assistant
      • Mar 2019 - Aug 2019

      Served as a mentor for a hall of first year students for a 5 day orientation program. Facilitated group discussions addressing topics such as inclusion, diversity, and sexual assault.

  • Sigma Chi Fraternity
    • United States
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Vice President and Head of Philanthropy
      • Nov 2020 - May 2022

      Raised over $200,000 ($90,000 in 2021 and $112,500 in 2022) to fund research at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. Lead the 3rd and 5th most successful fundraising events out of 244 national Sigma Chi chapters in respective years. Raised over $200,000 ($90,000 in 2021 and $112,500 in 2022) to fund research at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. Lead the 3rd and 5th most successful fundraising events out of 244 national Sigma Chi chapters in respective years.

  • Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Clinic Assistant
      • Dec 2020 - Jan 2021

      Managed patient medical records, directed self administered testing, and monitored patients for signs of anaphylaxis following vaccination at the Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital. Managed patient medical records, directed self administered testing, and monitored patients for signs of anaphylaxis following vaccination at the Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital.

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • OB/GYN Research Assistant
      • Jun 2020 - Oct 2020

      Worked with PI Dr. James Greenberg, Chief of Gynecology, to investigate estimative and quantitative blood loss measurement strategies in both caesarean sections and vaginal births. Organized and analyzed a dataset of >20,000 patients using R-Studio and Microsoft Excel. Worked with PI Dr. James Greenberg, Chief of Gynecology, to investigate estimative and quantitative blood loss measurement strategies in both caesarean sections and vaginal births. Organized and analyzed a dataset of >20,000 patients using R-Studio and Microsoft Excel.

  • Town of Wayland
    • Government Administration
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Summer Camp Counselor and Camp Nurse Assistant
      • Jun 2018 - Aug 2019

      Served both as an assistant camp counselor (2016-2017), a head counselor (2018-2019), and a camp nurse assistant (2019). Served both as an assistant camp counselor (2016-2017), a head counselor (2018-2019), and a camp nurse assistant (2019).

Education

  • Bucknell University
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Cell Biology/ Biochemistry
    2018 - 2022
  • Wayland High School
    2014 - 2018

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