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Chase Thomas

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Versatile preclinical research professional knowledgeable about coordinating information, laboratory samples and study data for diverse preclinical oncology studies. Highly organized and thorough with good planning and problem-solving abilities. Dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Study Director-Preclinical Oncology

Labcorp
08.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for the management of study tasks and client communication as well as quality review of daily study data.
  • Led study meetings, including client kickoff calls, study initiations, and biosafety meetings as well as confirmed dose formulations, scheduling, and animal welfare throughout the study.
  • Knowledge of a variety of PDX, syngenetic and human models via orthotopic, disseminated and subcutaneous routes with proficiency in BLI acquisition and analysis.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Trained new staff in study processes and software.

Dynamics Test Technician/Report Writer

National Technical Systems Inc.
05.2018 - 08.2022
  • Setup, monitored, and acquired data on Climatic, Vibration, Dynamic, Mechanical, Hydraulic, Environmental, and Dynamometer testing of products in the consumer, defense and private markets.
  • Responsible for the training of new employees and managed the night shift over several months, and was trusted with the sole responsibility to keep tests running in order to meet promised timelines
  • Evaluated test data and communicated results concisely for simple interpretation by clients and communicated with testing technicians to receive any missing or unclear data.

Lab Manager

University Of Michigan, Pediatric Oncology
12.2019 - 08.2021
  • Led in vitro and in vivo experiments, analyzed data, and presented results for use in publications as well as managed lab supply stock and mouse inventory.
  • Performed specialized surgical procedures (IUE, Orthotopic IC implantation, Flank Injection, PDX implantation, etc.) as well as BLI acquisition and analyzed images.
  • Proficient in cell culture, lentiviral transductions, light output assays, growth curves and IHC processing, staining and analysis.
  • Coordinated and oversaw patient medical donations and autopsies which were used for cell line generation and PDX implantation.
  • Trained new lab members and students.

Pool Director

Dearborn Country Club
05.2016 - 08.2018
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with community members, businesses and vendors to build trust and rapport.
  • Monitored and evaluated program performance to determine value and quality.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained employees as well as assessed yearly performance to optimize the member experience.
  • Organized member events and swim meets in order to provide enjoyable experiences for current members and build additional membership.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
05.2018

Skills

  • Animal Studies
  • Client Relations
  • Laboratory Management
  • Bioluminescent Imaging (BLI)
  • Data Analysis
  • Study Monitoring
  • Patient Derived Xenograft (PDX)
  • Technical Guidance

Publications

Cantor E, Wierzbicki K, Tarapore RS, Ravi K, Thomas C, ..., Koschmann C (2022). Serial H3K27M cell-free tumor DNA (cf-tDNA) tracking predicts ONC201 treatment response and progression in diffuse midline glioma. Neuro Oncology. 2022 Feb 6;. doi: 10.1093/neuonc/noac030.


Messinger D, Harris MK, Cummings JR, Thomas C, ..., Venneti S, Koschmann C, Yadav VN (2022). Therapeutic targeting of prenatal pontine ID1 signaling in diffuse midline glioma. Neuro-Oncology. 2022. doi: 10.1093/neuonc/noac141.

  

Miklja Z, Yadav VN, Cartaxo R, Siada R, Thomas C, ..., Koschmann C (2020). Everolimus improves the efficacy of dasatinib in the treatment of PDGFRA-driven glioma. J Clin Invest 2020.

Timeline

Study Director-Preclinical Oncology

Labcorp
08.2021 - Current

Lab Manager

University Of Michigan, Pediatric Oncology
12.2019 - 08.2021

Dynamics Test Technician/Report Writer

National Technical Systems Inc.
05.2018 - 08.2022

Pool Director

Dearborn Country Club
05.2016 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

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