Dylan Gilhooly
Wilton
Summary
Experienced scientist with a successful history in research and development. Proficient in data analysis, experimental design, and advanced laboratory techniques. Demonstrated expertise in fostering team collaboration and driving results. Recognized for the ability to adapt to evolving requirements and deliver impactful solutions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Scientist II
Boehringer Ingelheim
11.2023 - Current
- Design and executing In Vivo experiments in preclinical models of MASH, liver fibrosis, cardiorenal and metabolic disease utilizing a range of NCE, peptides and GalNAc-siRNA.
- Independently conducts routine in vivo studies, interprets results; assists with non-routine studies under supervision.
- Supports team learning of both In Vivo techniques and computer programs.
- Ensures compliance with all IACUC regulations, operates lab equipment responsibly, and quickly adapts to new equipment while troubleshooting as needed.
Research Associate
Howard University
11.2019 - 05.2023
- Planning and executing In Vivo extracellular recording experiments, both spontaneous activity & optogenetic based experiments
- Aseptic survival surgery: AAV injections for optogenetics and permanent implantations for combined extracellular/behavioral studies
- Developing procedures for experiments, data analysis/management, maintenance of equipment
- Training new lab members regarding general laboratory procedures and in depth training on aseptic survival surgeries
- Maintaining a shared laboratory space: General organization, and adherence to IACUC, AAALAC, DEA protocols & guidelines
Teaching Assistant
Dickinson College
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Responsible for transportation of animals & animal care
Education
B.S. - Neuroscience, Psychology, & Minor in Philosophy
Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA05.2019
High School -
Darien High School
Darien, CT05.2015
Skills
- Communication
- Teamwork/ Division of labor
- Advanced computer/software knowledge
- Office Suite
- Leading IACUC/AAALAC/DEA inspections
- Working with technical specialist regarding specialized equipment
- Rodent handling and general care
- Injection techniques(oral, ip, sc, iv)
- Blood Collection
- Ultrasound imaging
- Activity chamber software
- Brain collection
- Organ collection
- Behavioral apparatus
- Aseptic stereotaxic surgery
- In-Vivo extracellular recordings
- Fabricating implantable optrodes
- Maintaining multi-strain-multi-generational mouse colony
Publications
Traumatic brain injury-induced inflammatory changes in the olfactory bulb disrupt neuronal networks leading to olfactory dysfunction, Xiang Xiang Liu, Zhuofan Lei, Dylan Gilhooly, Junyun He, Yun Li, Rodney M. Ritzel, Hui Li, Long-Jun Wu, Shaolin Liu, Junfang Wu, Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, 114, 2023, 22-45, 0889-1591, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbi.2023.08.004
Timeline
Scientist II
Boehringer Ingelheim
11.2023 - Current
Research Associate
Howard University
11.2019 - 05.2023
Teaching Assistant
Dickinson College
09.2018 - 05.2019
B.S. - Neuroscience, Psychology, & Minor in Philosophy
Dickinson College
High School -
Darien High School
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