Aron Winton
Towson,MD
Summary
Dedicated researcher specialized in Microbiology with experience in heading research projects, team collaboration, and scientific writing. Extensive background in environmental microbiology research.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Towson State University
10.2022 - Current
- Mentored on basic microbiological techniques and procedures by faculty lead
- Created and executed experimental designs for anaerobic microbiome culturing and metabolic profiling
- Proposed and received grants from the university
- Mentored new lab members on basic microbiological techniques and procedures
- Participated in lab meetings
- Presented project to a general audience
- Recorded data and maintained documentation of research for lab
Microbiology Course-Based Research Student
Towson State University
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Created and executed experimental design of G. baccata rhizosphere microbiome research
- Presented project to a general audience
- Assisted students in experimental design and data collection
- Course study of microbiology
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results
Cell Biology Course-Based Research Student
Towson State University
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Performed basic cellular biology lab procedures including transfection, gel electrophoresis, Western blot
- Recorded, maintained, and analyzed data
- Presented project to a general audience
Intern
UMBC Dr. Summers Lab
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Performed experiments to elucidate viral RNA structure
- Worked as part of a research team
- Presented project to a general audience
- Recorded and maintained data
- Participated in lab meetings
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cell And Molecular Biology
Towson University
Towson05.2024
Skills
- Microbiological Techniques
- Experimental Design
- Public Speaking
- Scientific Writing
- Mentorship
- Interpersonal Skills
Grants
2023 Fisher College of Science & Mathematics Undergraduate Research Grant
Title: Metabolic Characterization of Anaerobes in the Onthophagus taurus Microbiome
Award: $684.54
Presentations
- Winton, A., Turner, J., Mateleska, C., Estes, A. Anaerobes from the O. taurus microbiome. American Society for Microbiology Maryland Branch Falling For Research student research symposium 2023.
- Winton, A., Estes, A. Identification of root-associated bacteria in black huckleberry. CURE Poster Session, Towson University, Towson, MD 2023.
- Grimes, K., Winton, A., Ehrlich, E. Investigation of ubiquitin ligase activity of RTA on PSMB3. CURE Poster Session, Towson University, Towson, MD 2023.
- Winton, A., Summers M. Using NMR spectroscopy to resolve the structure of HIV-1 RRE. Summer Undergraduate Research Fest Poster Presentation, UMBC, Baltimore, MD 2014.
Timeline
Microbiology Course-Based Research Student
Towson State University
02.2023 - 05.2023
Cell Biology Course-Based Research Student
Towson State University
02.2023 - 05.2023
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Towson State University
10.2022 - Current
Intern
UMBC Dr. Summers Lab
06.2014 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Cell And Molecular Biology
Towson University