Andrea Nickerson
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Eric Ma
Apart from her active lab involvement in the Runstadler Lab, I had the privilege of working with Andrea in developing a rapid subtyping and viral rescue protocol for use in our research group. During this time, Andrea proved to be meticulous in recording progress in our shared electronic lab notebook in Evernote, and contributed ideas to enhance the efficiency and cost effectiveness of our implementation. Apart from honing her skills in doing PCR (and its variants), she mastered the Python codebase for mining primers from known influenza sequence databases, and wrote a custom script for compiling the as-then scattered records of in-house samples into a single file. As a wrap-up for her work, Andrea presented a poster at the MIT Campus Preview Weekend, and delivered two lab meetings that were well-received by our colleagues and our advisor, Prof. Jonathan Runstadler. We are continuing on the great foundation that Andrea has built, and are looking forward to publishing this work in the future.
Eric Ma
Apart from her active lab involvement in the Runstadler Lab, I had the privilege of working with Andrea in developing a rapid subtyping and viral rescue protocol for use in our research group. During this time, Andrea proved to be meticulous in recording progress in our shared electronic lab notebook in Evernote, and contributed ideas to enhance the efficiency and cost effectiveness of our implementation. Apart from honing her skills in doing PCR (and its variants), she mastered the Python codebase for mining primers from known influenza sequence databases, and wrote a custom script for compiling the as-then scattered records of in-house samples into a single file. As a wrap-up for her work, Andrea presented a poster at the MIT Campus Preview Weekend, and delivered two lab meetings that were well-received by our colleagues and our advisor, Prof. Jonathan Runstadler. We are continuing on the great foundation that Andrea has built, and are looking forward to publishing this work in the future.
Eric Ma
Apart from her active lab involvement in the Runstadler Lab, I had the privilege of working with Andrea in developing a rapid subtyping and viral rescue protocol for use in our research group. During this time, Andrea proved to be meticulous in recording progress in our shared electronic lab notebook in Evernote, and contributed ideas to enhance the efficiency and cost effectiveness of our implementation. Apart from honing her skills in doing PCR (and its variants), she mastered the Python codebase for mining primers from known influenza sequence databases, and wrote a custom script for compiling the as-then scattered records of in-house samples into a single file. As a wrap-up for her work, Andrea presented a poster at the MIT Campus Preview Weekend, and delivered two lab meetings that were well-received by our colleagues and our advisor, Prof. Jonathan Runstadler. We are continuing on the great foundation that Andrea has built, and are looking forward to publishing this work in the future.
Eric Ma
Apart from her active lab involvement in the Runstadler Lab, I had the privilege of working with Andrea in developing a rapid subtyping and viral rescue protocol for use in our research group. During this time, Andrea proved to be meticulous in recording progress in our shared electronic lab notebook in Evernote, and contributed ideas to enhance the efficiency and cost effectiveness of our implementation. Apart from honing her skills in doing PCR (and its variants), she mastered the Python codebase for mining primers from known influenza sequence databases, and wrote a custom script for compiling the as-then scattered records of in-house samples into a single file. As a wrap-up for her work, Andrea presented a poster at the MIT Campus Preview Weekend, and delivered two lab meetings that were well-received by our colleagues and our advisor, Prof. Jonathan Runstadler. We are continuing on the great foundation that Andrea has built, and are looking forward to publishing this work in the future.
Credentials
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Crucial Conversations
VitalSmartsAug, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Global Health at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface
CourseraJan, 2018- Oct, 2024
Experience
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CPR³
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Public Health
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Manager
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Sep 2022 - Present
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University of California, San Francisco
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Project and Policy Analyst
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Apr 2020 - Dec 2021
1. Developed 2 training modules, "Isolation and Quarantine calculations" and "Trauma Informed Response", for new Case Investigators with the San Francisco Department of Public Health. 2. Trained over 200 students, clinicians, Department of Public Health employees, and non-healthcare-based staff. Facilitated discussion, presented material, and provided evaluations and feedback on performance. Keep training materials up-to-date with current US, CA, and SF COVID-19 recommendations.3. Coordinated a 2-armed study that sought to understand: 1) transmission events in San Francisco via case-control methodology and 2) reasons for accepting or declining the COVID-19 vaccine via qualitative interviews. Onboarded and trained 10 research assistants, created schedules, and liaised between research staff and leadership on a team of 20. Show less
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Project Manager
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Aug 2019 - Apr 2020
1. Planned and executed 2 conferences to help launch the Initiative: the Preparatory Meeting for the Initiative Steering Committee and a Regional Summit for the entire Initiative of over 70 high-level participants. 2. Coordinated roles and responsibilities for Initiative Secretariat members, created communication materials (website, invitations, publications), and helped with budgeting.
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Course Assistant and Curriculum Planner
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Sep 2018 - Aug 2019
Course Assistant and Curriculum PlannerClasses: Introduction to Biostatistics, Introduction to Epidemiology, Socio-Cultural Determinants of Health, Non-Communicable Disease, and Global Health SeminarLed seminar discussions and activities, held office hours with students, gave lectures, graded assignments and exams, updated syllabi and online learning resources, worked with Student Disability Services to provide appropriate accommodations (when necessary)Social Media Manager Curated content to highlight the events and accomplishments of the graduate cohort, worked with the Institute of Global Health Sciences communication team to promote UCSF research and Global Health events, connected with Master's program alumni to illustrate different career paths of graduatesEducation Team MemberActed as team lead for Curriculum portion of 10-year program review, conducted admissions interviews and interfaced with newly admitted students, planned student and faculty events throughout the year Show less
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Ophirex, Inc.
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United States
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Biotechnology
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Scientist and Pre-clinical Projects Manager
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Mar 2020 - Jul 2021
Coordinated and managed pre-clinical studies as required for the development of Ophirex therapeutic products Advised, reviewed, and authored pre-clinical protocols for snakebite envenoming and other indications Managed communications and correspondences with scientific partners, clinical research organizations, and other Ophirex collaborators as required Coordinated and managed pre-clinical studies as required for the development of Ophirex therapeutic products Advised, reviewed, and authored pre-clinical protocols for snakebite envenoming and other indications Managed communications and correspondences with scientific partners, clinical research organizations, and other Ophirex collaborators as required
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Consultant
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Aug 2018 - Mar 2019
Began development of report outlining current methods to measure pharmacodynamics (PD) of lead molecule. Employed results of report to development of PD assays. Began development of report outlining current methods to measure pharmacodynamics (PD) of lead molecule. Employed results of report to development of PD assays.
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Research Associate and Lab Manager
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Oct 2014 - May 2017
Lab Manager Managed ordering for all projects and kept the lab and office areas organized and safe. This was done concurrently with my research responsibilities. • Used the 6S Lean method to improve and standardize lab processes. • Ensured lab was functioning efficiently by maintaining laboratory supplies, calibrating equipment, and meeting building safety requirements. • Overhauled ordering system to be more streamlined. The new system saved money and time for researchers and ensured research projects proceeded smoothly Research Associate Instrumental in assay development and quality control for a small, start-up pharmaceutical company. Contributed to the data package of the company's first molecule for FDA clinical trials. Developed and optimized quality control assays used to assess novel proteins for stability, activity, and lot-to-lot variability • Generated and presented data for pre-IND clinical package, novel indications, grants, and scientific advisory board presentations Show less
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Undergraduate Researcher
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Jun 2012 - Jun 2014
Nurtured and expanded my interests in research, One Health, and global health. Was the first undergraduate researcher in the lab and participated in bench work, fieldwork, and administrative activities. • Validated new method for virus isolation • Screened hundreds of samples for presence of influenza through RNA isolation, cDNA synthesis, and real-time PCR • Captured, sampled, and tagged approximately 100 gulls a week from October to April to help monitor the transmission of avian influenza • Mentored other undergraduate students in lab etiquette and technique, sample processing, and bird handling Show less
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Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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International Research Student
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Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
Spent two months in rural Japan working with collaborators on mapping avian influenza transmission patterns. Navigated language barriers and cultural differences to meet expectations in lab work and collaborator relationship building. • Traveled with the research team in Hokkaido to collect fecal samples from wild gull populations • Characterized multiple virus positive samples by subtyping and Sanger sequencing • Presented on research to graduate students, PhD researchers, and PIs • Taught approximately 100 Japanese high school students about American culture during their "culture week" Show less
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Undergraduate Researcher
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Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
• Analyzed signaling pathways and potential inhibitors in human lung carcinoma cells • Tested the effect of co-treatment with inhibitory drugs on EGF signaling • Analyzed signaling pathways and potential inhibitors in human lung carcinoma cells • Tested the effect of co-treatment with inhibitory drugs on EGF signaling
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USDA-ARS
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Lab Assistant
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Jun 2009 - Aug 2009
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Education
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2017 - 2018
University of California, San Francisco
Master of Science - MS, Global Health Sciences -
2010 - 2014
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Biological Engineering
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