Bethany MacDonald
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The Jackson Laboratory
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Project Manager
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Apr 2022 - Present
Bar Harbor, Maine, United States Dr. Catherine Kaczorowski Lab
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Revance
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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400 - 500 Employee
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Scientific Researcher
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Jul 2021 - Nov 2021
Newark, California, United States • Supporting in vitro experiments specializing in neurodegenerative diseases. • Set up a new animal facility with design and purchasing essential consumables and equipment. Drafting an entire animal protocol for IACUC committee revision. • Cell differentiation method development and confirmation of cell specific marker expression by immunohistochemistry (Zeiss Axio Observer 7). • Performing activity assays on a chimeric enzyme (SpectraMax M5). • Analysis of cytokine expression… Show more • Supporting in vitro experiments specializing in neurodegenerative diseases. • Set up a new animal facility with design and purchasing essential consumables and equipment. Drafting an entire animal protocol for IACUC committee revision. • Cell differentiation method development and confirmation of cell specific marker expression by immunohistochemistry (Zeiss Axio Observer 7). • Performing activity assays on a chimeric enzyme (SpectraMax M5). • Analysis of cytokine expression by ELISA (Protein Simple ELLA). • Maintaining a scientific lab notebook and reporting scientific results to superiors. Show less
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Central Michigan University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Student Research Assistant
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Aug 2019 - Aug 2021
Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States Thesis: Delivering fluorescent polymeric dendrimer nanoparticles complexed with a bioluminescent plasmid to target astrocytes in vivo and in vitro. • Collaborated and contributed to research projects, providing innovative solutions to issues while coordinating with up to 14 cross-functional individuals in deadline-focused environment. • Handled and supported in vivo and in vitro experiments specializing in neurodegenerative diseases, earning praise for diligence, dedication, and… Show more Thesis: Delivering fluorescent polymeric dendrimer nanoparticles complexed with a bioluminescent plasmid to target astrocytes in vivo and in vitro. • Collaborated and contributed to research projects, providing innovative solutions to issues while coordinating with up to 14 cross-functional individuals in deadline-focused environment. • Handled and supported in vivo and in vitro experiments specializing in neurodegenerative diseases, earning praise for diligence, dedication, and attention to detail. • Maintained consistent reporting and coached undergraduate projects and research. • Transfection of dendrimer nanoparticles complex in vitro and in vivo to astrocytes and neurons. • Zeiss Axioimager M1 Microscope Imaging. Show less
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Research Volunteer
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Jan 2016 - Aug 2019
Central Michigan University • IVIS Spectrum In Vivo Imaging System for fluorescence and bioluminescent imaging. • Isolation and culture of rat and mouse embryonic primary cells. • Immunocytochemistry and immunohistochemistry of NeuN, IBA1, SOX2, LUC2, Doublecortin, and GFAP. • In vivo behavior tasks: CatWalk XT, Open Field, Novel Object Recognition, Elevated Plus Maze, Barnes Maze, and Rotarod.
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Isabella Medical Care Facility
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Certified Nursing Assistant
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May 2018 - Sep 2018
Mt Pleasant MI • Provided nursing assistance to residents, ensuring the best possible support in a high-stress environment. • Expanded understanding of HIPAA compliance and patient privacy, maintaining complete confidentiality.
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Big Boy Restaurant Group, LLC
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Restaurants
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200 - 300 Employee
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Server
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Oct 2015 - Mar 2018
Mt Pleasant MI
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Education
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Central Michigan University, Mt Pleasant, Michigan
Master of Science - MS, Neuroscience -
Central Michigan University, Mt Pleasant, Michigan
Bachelor’s Degree, Neuroscience