Emma Crowley
Neurobiology and Behavior Laboratory
Patchogue,USA
2
years of professional experience
Recent Lehigh University graduate with a B.S. in Behavioral Neuroscience and hands-on training in genetics, molecular neuroscience, microscopy, behavioral assays, and scientific data analysis. Experienced with PCR, genotyping, SNP analysis, mouse brain tissue preparation, immunostaining, expansion microscopy, ImageJ, R, and scientific writing in collaborative settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities in genetic counseling, clinical research, genetics, or healthcare to develop experience connecting biological science with patient-centered care.
Work History
RGS9a Effecting Sleep
4 Months- Performed photodiode assay to track sleep patterns through movement across light/dark cycles.
- Conducted genotyping of the RGS9a gene from isolated DNA of surface and cavefish in Astyanax mexicanus to support genetic analysis.
Expansion Microscopy of Dendrites
4 Months- Sectioned mouse brain tissue using a vibratome for subsequent molecular and microscopy analysis.
- Performed primary and secondary antibody staining to visualize Bassoon and GluA1 in dendrites.
- Utilized expansion microscopy imaging to assess dendrite morphology and connectivity.
SNP Analysis
1 Year 4 Months- Used cheek DNA and SNP primers to investigate curly hair and photic sneeze reflex traits through PCR gel analysis.
- Analyzed sequencing SNP peaks to identify the base pair associated with observed traits.
- Applied experimental methods and data interpretation to investigate relationships between genetic variation and observable traits.
Education
B.S. - Behavioral Neuroscience
Relevant coursework: Diseases of CNS (Model Organisms), Endocrinology, Psychopathology, Health Psychology, Child Development, Psychopathology, Biostatistics
Skills
Genetics & Laboratory: genotyping
SNP analysis
PCR
sequencing analysis
vibratome sectioning
pipetting
antibody staining
Imaging & Data: expansion microscopy
high-power microscopy
experimental data analysis
ImageJ
Microsoft Excel
Research & Communication: experimental design
scientific writing
research methodologies
Programming: R; some experience with Python
Java
and HTML
CAREER INTERESTS
- Genetic counseling
- Clinical genetics
- Genomics
- Clinical research
- Patient-centered healthcare
- Neuroscience
Timeline
RGS9a Effecting Sleep
Neurobiology and Behavior Laboratory
08.2025 - 12.2025Read More
Expansion Microscopy of Dendrites
Molecular Neuroscience Laboratory
01.2025 - 05.2025Read More
SNP Analysis
Genetics Laboratory
01.2024 - 05.2025Read More
Lehigh University
B.S. from Behavioral Neuroscience
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