Benjamin Duncan
Summary
Scientist with expertise in immunology, infectious disease, inflammation, and computational biology. Experienced in designing and executing translational research studies utilizing flow cytometry, immunofluorescence, organoid culture, transgenic mouse models, bulk RNA sequencing, single-cell transcriptomics, and bioinformatics. Proven ability to independently lead research projects, manage complex experimental workflows, develop analytical pipelines in R, and integrate multi-omic datasets from both mouse models and human patient cohorts. Currently completing a Ph.D. in Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis with a research focus on immune mechanisms regulating chronic inflammation, epithelial remodeling, and disease progression.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Bioinformatics Intern
West Virginia University Medicine
Morgantown
08.2022 - Current
- Analyzed genomic data using bioinformatics tools and software.
- Collaborated with researchers to design experiments and interpret results, contributing to data-driven decisions.
- Developed scripts for data processing and analysis automation.
- Presented findings in team meetings to facilitate discussion and feedback.
- Engaged in interdisciplinary projects, fostering collaboration and integrating diverse insights into research.
- Utilized databases such as NCBI GenBank and Ensembl for sequence retrieval and annotation purposes.
- Implemented scripts in Python and R to automate data processing tasks.
- Collected, reviewed, modeled, and interpreted lab data to support research objectives and findings.
- Constructed computational models based on complex biological systems using machine learning algorithms.
Graduate Research Assistant
West Virginia University Medicine
Morgantown
08.2021 - Current
- Executed flow cytometry, immunofluorescence, bulk RNA sequencing, and single-cell transcriptomics to advance immune regulation studies.
- Directed multidisciplinary research projects utilizing transgenic mouse models and organoid cultures.
- Collected and analyzed data using statistical software to derive meaningful research findings.
- Collaborated with faculty on manuscript preparation and submission processes to ensure high-quality publications.
- Organized research meetings to document discussions and actionable items, facilitating effective follow-up and project continuity.
- Provided training to new students on laboratory techniques and best practices.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary communication to strengthen collaborative research initiatives.
Education
Ph.D. - Immunology And Microbial Pathogenesis
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV07-2026
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
Bluefield State University
Bluefield05-2017
Skills
- Bioinformatics proficiency
- Genomic data analysis
- Next generation sequencing
- Gene expression analysis
- Gene expression
- R programming
- Experimental design
- Data visualization
- Machine learning
- Flow cytometry
- Genomic analysis
- PCR
- DNA/RNA isolation
- Cell Culture
- Immunohistochemistry
- Western Blot
- Immunofluorescence
- Organoid Culture
- Transgenic colony management
- ELISA
- Research design
- SOP updating
- Research documentation
- Time management
- Interpersonal skills
- Science Writing
- Science Writing
Timeline
Bioinformatics Intern
West Virginia University Medicine
08.2022 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
West Virginia University Medicine
08.2021 - Current
Ph.D. - Immunology And Microbial Pathogenesis
West Virginia University
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
Bluefield State University