Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
Research Publications
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Chandler Dent

Chandler Dent

Summary

Detail-oriented Research Assistant with hands-on experience performing clerical and laboratory work to advance research goals. Drives team success with expertise in data review, reporting and specimen handling. Specializes in addiction science and adolescent health.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Assistant

Medical University Of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
05.2022 - 03.2024
  • Collaborated as second chair with the fMRI tech, performing neuroimaging tasks and managing data from fMRI visits at the Center for Biomedical Imaging Center.
  • Communicated research results to department colleagues and superiors through presentations at academic conferences or seminars.
  • Performed comprehensive clinical interviews and neurocognitive assessments according to the ABCD Study protocol. Assessed areas including substance use, medical health, social relationships, psychopathology, and anthropometrics.
  • Contacted potential subjects to introduce and explain study objectives and protocols and arrange interviews.

Emergency Room Observor

Trident Medical Center
Charleston, South Carolina
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Shadowed healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, and other staff, during emergency room shifts
  • Observed and learned about emergency medical procedures, treatments, and patient assessments.
  • Maintained confidentiality and professionalism in a fast-paced and sensitive healthcare environment.

Children's Fitness Instructor

Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina
06.2021 - 05.2022
  • Served as a Fit Kids' instructor at MUSC's Children's Health, Heart Health Program, specializing in preventive cardiology services for the Children's Heart Center.
  • Organized team sports activities and tournaments for participants to promote teamwork and healthy competition.
  • Coached and encouraged participants during exercises and routines.

Elementary School Volunteer

The Green Heart Project
Charleston, South Carolina
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Served as a mentor to first graders in an after-school program through Meeting Street Academy, overseeing activities in a community garden
  • Provided support and guidance to students as they participated in service-learning projects through Green Heart Buddies
  • Educated students about the benefits of growing one's own food by organizing interactive cooking sessions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

College of Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina
05-2023

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Lab Equipment Operation
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Complex Medical Terminology
  • Relationship Building
  • Planning and coordination
  • Self Motivation
  • Organizational Skills

Accomplishments

  • Center of Biomedical Imaging's 2023 Dip Off Winner, Issued by Center of Biomedical Imaging MRI Research Facility and Health Neuroscience Center, 2023 Dip Off Winner

Certification

  • Phlebotomy Skills for Healthcare Professionals, Issued by Lowcountry Area Health Education Center, May 2022
  • BRAINterns, Issued by Lenox Hill Neurosurgery, Summer '21 & Winter '20
  • Caring for LGBTQ Youth in Clinical Settings, Fenway Health, May 2022
  • Biomedical Investigators and Key Personnel; GCP Social and Behavioral Research Best Practices for Clinical Research, Issued by CITI Program, 2022-2024

Research Publications

  • The Association Between Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Nicotine Use Impact of COVID-19
    Hughey, M., Green, R., & Dent, C. (2023, April) The Association Between
    Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Nicotine Use Impact of COVID-19 [Student Presenter]. College of Charleston EXPO 2023, Charleston, SC, United States
  • The Prevalence of Cocaine Use Disorder in Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Oral presentation at the 3rd Annual Medical University of South Carolina Youth Collaborative Research Day, Charleston, SC
    Dent, C. (2023, September). The Prevalence of Cocaine Use Disorder in Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Oral presentation at the 3rd Annual Medical University of South Carolina Youth Collaborative Research Day, Charleston, SC.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Emergency Room Observor

Trident Medical Center
08.2022 - 12.2022

Research Assistant

Medical University Of South Carolina
05.2022 - 03.2024

Elementary School Volunteer

The Green Heart Project
09.2021 - 12.2021

Children's Fitness Instructor

Medical University of South Carolina
06.2021 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

College of Charleston

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