Colton Reichart

• Conduct research on axonal regeneration using techniques including PCR, gel electrophoresis, Western blotting, and immunohistochemistry.
• Handle analytical lab equipment, including thermal cyclers, fluorescence microscopes, centrifuges, spectrophotometers, incubators/heating blocks, analytical balances, and pH meters, in order to record experimental outcomes accurately.
• Prepare buffers and solutions using analytical balances, and maintain sterile technique.
• Maintain digital documentation, and contribute to SOP discussions and refinements.
• Collaborated with others and faculty on hands-on research projects, as well as trained and assisted new students in the use of laboratory techniques and experimental procedures.
• Review and summarize the scientific literature to support experimental design and validate the reagents used in the protocols for our experiments.
• Use Excel and other software tools, like ImageJ and Neuromath, to conduct data collection, analysis, and detailed documentation.
• Digitally document experimental data using Excel, also noting procedures and refinements in my personal lab notebook.
• Assist with lab inventory by tracking reagents and restocking consumables, supporting new experiment setup, and conducting quality checks.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, as well as sanitize and properly store equipment after use.

Animal Care

• Handle daily animal care, and transport animals safely between facilities, following established protocols.
• Perform and assist in surgical procedures, including dorsal root ganglion (DRG) extraction, optic and sciatic nerve extraction, and eye and retina extraction, while maintaining sterile conditions.
• Prepare and culture DRG cells to study growth dynamics and the effects of specific antibodies.
• Prepare and stain tissue samples to be mounted on slides, and analyzed using image express microscopy.
• Maintain detailed records of experiments, animal health, and use of notecards alongside numbered and ear-punched animals for documentation to ensure data integrity.

• Delivered efficient and friendly service to multiple tables while maintaining high customer satisfaction.
• Collaborated with team members in a fast-paced environment during peak hours.
• Addressed and resolved customer concerns, provided menu recommendations, and accommodated special dietary needs through phone calls and daily service.
• Answered phone calls to help customers resolve.
• Maintained a clean and organized workspace.

• Observed various surgical procedures, and learned operating room protocols.
• Learned how medical teams coordinate and work together effectively to ensure patient safety.
• Spent time in the physician's office clinic, observing routine checkups, assessments, and patient interactions.
• Gained a deeper understanding of patient care by witnessing diagnoses, treatment planning, and follow-up discussions.
• Observed the scheduling process for surgeries and assisted when needed.

• Conducted hands-on research using primary sources from the time of yellow fever in Charleston.
• Assisted in experimental design, data collection of historical biomedical data, and analysis.
• Contributed to research documentation and material organization.
• Participated in collaborative discussions to address challenges and refine research methods.

• Completed a rotation across specialties, including emergency medicine, radiology, pathology, cardiology, and neurophysical therapy.
• Gained insights into medical fields through direct observation and hands-on learning.
• Observed patient assessments, treatments, and diagnostic procedures.
• Developed an understanding of hospital operations and teamwork needed.
• Talked with medical professionals to enhance clinical knowledge.