Alexander Hebrok

• Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection and anecdotal notes.
• Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
• Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
• Led and helped other Behavioral Technicians in clinic setting as a Team Lead.

Dr. Bhushan's lab focuses on exploring the senescence in cells and their connection to the immune system. During my time in the lab, I have primarily worked with maintaining mice colonies, as well as genotyping mouse samples. In addition to this, I have also maintained stem cell cultures.

Professor Zuo's lab focuses on deciphering the dynamic neural circuits in the living brain. I was directly supervised by Dr. Ju Lu (assistant project scientist in the lab), the work I performed emphasized neurobiology and genetics. During my internship, I was trained in mouse transcardial perfusion, vibratome sectioning of the mouse brain, and immunochemistry. I was further tasked with extracting mouse cortical neuron activity traces from two photon calcium imaging data using the ImageJ program.

Professor Derisi's lab is focused on using genomic and molecular biology tools to gain mechanistic insights into the biology of pathogens. During my internship, I focused on learning the basic tools of bioinformatics and genetics, which included helping to generate DNA libraries, working knowledge in bioinformatic tools, including NCBI blast and introduction into python. I was also able to refine the lab skills I had picked up over the previous year. At the end of the internship I presented and discussed findings from a research paper regarding the transmission of cancer cells between bivalve molluscs.

Procept Biorobotics is a startup company with a recent IPO at NASDAQ. The company has designed a machine to treat benign prostate enlargement in men using high powered water ablation. My internship at Procept involved troubleshooting the software for the ablation machine where I identified potential bugs for the research and development team to fix.

Dr. Schrewe's lab focuses on molecular genetics and mouse embryology. In his lab, I learned basic cellular and molecular biology concepts and techniques. During my time working there, I performed my first PCR, gel electrophoresis, and first genotyping of mice.