Brandon Cush

• Fabricated biodegradable polymer (PLGA) implants for localized and sustained delivery of chemotherapeutic drugs.
• Processed and embedded organ tissues, and sectioned organs for H&E staining.
• Developed and maintained chemotherapy resistant mammalian cancer cell cultures.
• Formulated and synthesized a biodegradable oleogel depot for extended anti-tuberculosis therapy.
• Conducted in vitro release of the oleogels to determine release kinetics.

• Restocked and organized supply rooms
• Assisted the nursing staff by rounding on patients after surgery
• Assisted with the discharge process by transporting patients to their vehicles

• Facilitated active learning during class
• Helped students to engage with course material
• Answered student questions for lab assignments

• 125 hours of clinical shadowing experience in orthopedic, immunology, and pain management clinics.
• Observed outpatient spine and interventional pain procedures from within the operating room

• Created lab manuals for using equipment
• Trained in interacting with research participants
• Measured ultrasound images of the rectus femoris and vastus lateralis muscles to evaluate size, growth, and composition

• Worked as a team to maintain store organization, stock shelves, unload delivery trucks, and provide premier customer service.

GPA: 4.0