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Christopher E. Lopez

Huntley,IL

Summary

Perceptive and versatile scientists with expertise in in vivo and in vitro models of humoral and cellular adaptive immune responses to infection and vaccination. Instrumental in the characterization of immunity and protection generated by a novel intranasal nanoparticle vaccine against influenza virus. Utilization of a wide range of techniques in molecular biology and immunology including the development of a flow cytometry panel (31 colors) to define major contributors in immunity and protection following infection and vaccination. Driven mentor and cross-functional collaborator with an ability to complete research projects independently or as a part of a team.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Research Assistant

University Of Iowa
08.2017 - Current

    · Performed research to characterize host immune responses to respiratory infection and vaccination

    · Instrumental in the advancement of research defining the immune repertoire and protection afforded by various formulations of a novel polyanhydride nanovaccine “IAV-nanovax)

    · Defined the characteristics of cross-reactive CD8 T cells that underlie heterosubtypic immunity

    · Developed a 31-color flow cytometry panel to characterize populations B and T cells

Undergraduate Research Assistant

University Of Wisconsin- Madison
08.2013 - 05.2017

· Examined the role of ORMDL3 in regulation of ER stress and the unfolded protein response (UPR) that has been associated with non-allergic childhood asthma

· Mechanisms by which Rhinovirus manipulates ORMDL3 expression to facilitate cellular entry and replication

Quality Control Intern

BioTechnique
08.2016 - 03.2017

· Performed monitoring of environmental systems (surfaces, air, water) in adherence to cGMP

· Isolation and characterization of environmental contaminants

· Documentation of deviations, laboratory investigations, change control, auditing, CAPA and review and approval of controlled documents


Education

Ph.D. - Microbiology And Immunology

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI
05.2017

Skills

Expertise in cell based functional assays (flow cytometry (31-colors), ELISA, ELISpot, intracellular cytokine stimulations (ICS), cytotoxicity assay)

Proficient in molecular and cellular biology (DNA/RNA extraction, RT-qPCR, gel electrophoresis, western Blot

In vivo mouse work (infection, vaccination, tissue isolation, animal monitoring)

Comprehensive knowledge of cell culture techniques (primary and cell culture)

Experience in virus growth/propagation and isolation of whole virus protein

Experience in biologics, vaccines, and drug delivery

Software: GraphPad Prism, FlowJo, Microsoft office, BLAST, ImageJ

Published 2 scientific peer reviewed journal articles

Organized and driven, able to work independently and as a team

Strong written and communication skills

Timeline

Graduate Research Assistant

University Of Iowa
08.2017 - Current

Quality Control Intern

BioTechnique
08.2016 - 03.2017

Undergraduate Research Assistant

University Of Wisconsin- Madison
08.2013 - 05.2017

Ph.D. - Microbiology And Immunology

University of Iowa

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

University of Wisconsin - Madison
Christopher E. Lopez