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Aubrey Moat V

Philadelphia

Summary

Expertise in neural self-organization, circuit development, and engineered-biological system interfaces. Proficient in working with neural cultures, organoids, and assembloids to investigate connectivity and functional emergence. Strong background in histology, microscopy, and neural engineering techniques, with a focus on experimental design and technical rigor.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Specialist A

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
07.2024 - Current
  • Aided in set up and operation of a histology core within the VA research building.
  • Performed microtome sectioning IHC, CV, and H&E staining on porcine FFPE brain tissue.
  • Performed cryosectioning, IHC labeling, Imaging, and analysis of tissue engineered nigrostriatal pathways.
  • Performed vibratome sectioning on formalin-fixed rat brains.
  • Operated cryostats and microtomes; maintained lab equipment and reagent stocks.
  • Coordinated tissue acquisition, embedding, and sectioning schedules.
  • Contributed to lab communications, inventory tracking, and equipment ordering.

Research Specialist A

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
06.2021 - 07.2024
  • Aided in manufacture and insertion of living electrodes as well as 3D aggregate networks.
  • Isolated rat cortical tissue.
  • Plated and maintained 2D cell cultures.
  • Ordered and maintained laboratory supplies and equipment.
  • Performed literature searches.
  • Made micro-TENN constructs.
  • Designed and 3D printed equipment.
  • Performed imaging with phase and two-photon microscopes.
  • Performed extraction and histology of brains.

Owner and Photographer

Etsy Shop: Aubrey Moat Photo
Woodlyn
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Taking and selling prints of fine art wildlife photographs via Etsy.com.

Research Technician

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
07.2014 - 08.2016
  • Participated in the development of realistic compartmental models of retinal bipolar cells as part of a broader collaborative study.
  • Converted microscopy slides of retinal cells into 3D models. Helped devise more efficient methods of conversion.
  • Created accurate equivalent circuit models of previously imaged retinal cells and ran various simulated electrophysiology experiments on them.
  • Tested model against data from the literature to assure biological accuracy.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience: Systems, Behavior & Plasticity/ Psychology Minor

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Skills

  • Tissue Engineering
  • Cell culture
  • Microscopy
  • Imaging
  • Literature Search
  • Histology
  • Programming
  • Digital Reconstruction
  • Simulation
  • CAD Design
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Tissue analysis
  • Data collection
  • Histology techniques

References

  • Mike Grovola, Phd, Research Project Manager, Cullen Lab, University of Pennsylvania, mgrovola@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
  • Jason Brant, M.D., Assistant Professor, Otorhinolaryngology, University of Pennsylvania, jason.brant@uphs.upenn.edu
  • Oladayo Adwole, Phd, Postdoctoral Researcher, Brant Lab, University of Pennsylvania, oadewole@seas.upenn.edu
  • Robert Smith, Phd, Research Associate Professor, Department of Neuroscience, University of Pennsylvania, rob@retina.anatomy.upenn.edu, 215-307-5272
  • Neil Kuster, Lead Annotator, Linguistic Data Consortium, University of Pennsylvania, neilkus@ldc.upenn.edu, 215-573-3352
  • Carol Lam, Regulatory Coordinator, Department of Surgery, Drexel University College of Medicine, carol.lam@drexelmed.edu, 570-497-9809

Goals

Passionate and experienced research specialist seeking a position in neuroscience or bioengineering that emphasizes neural circuit development, imaging, and computational modeling. Especially interested in work involving organoids, assembloids, and simulation-based approaches to understanding neural self-organization.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Research Specialist A

University of Pennsylvania
07.2024 - Current

Research Specialist A

University of Pennsylvania
06.2021 - 07.2024

Owner and Photographer

Etsy Shop: Aubrey Moat Photo
01.2019 - 01.2023

Research Technician

University of Pennsylvania
07.2014 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience: Systems, Behavior & Plasticity/ Psychology Minor

Temple University
Aubrey Moat V