Ian Colello
Midlothian,VA
Summary
Personable and analytical, with strong foundation in scientific principles and laboratory techniques. Possesses solid knowledge of data collection and analysis, coupled with skills in conducting experiments and maintaining lab equipment. Capable of contributing to meaningful research outcomes and advancing scientific understanding.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab & Research Technician
VCU Dept. of Anatomy & Neurobiology
09.2024 - Current
- My current roles in the lab include conducting western blots and performing behavioral assessment on mini pigs following traumatic brain injury.
- Actively participated in lab meetings, sharing knowledge and expertise to foster a collaborative research atmosphere.
Ophthalmic Technician
Commonwealth Eye Care Associates
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Performed thorough medical history assessments as part of the pre-examination process for new patients.
- Using specialized equipment to measure eye pressure and visual acuity.
- Performing diagnostic tests and taking diagnostic images of the eye.
- Assisting with minor surgical procedures
Ophthalmic Scribe
Virginia Eye Institute
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Recording the patient's history, including their current illness, past medical history, and family history.
- Documenting the patient's exam findings, lab results, and imaging results.
- Recording the doctor's observations and instructions in the patient's electronic medical record (EMR).
- Enhanced doctor-patient communication by serving as a liaison between ophthalmologists and patients.
Education
Master of Science - Neuroscience
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA08-2024
Premedical Graduate Certificate Program - Biomedical Sciences
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA12-2021
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05-2019
High School -
Matoaca High School
Matoaca, VA05-2015
Skills
- Tissue processing and Vibratoming
- Immunohistochemistry
- Western blotting
- Gel electrophoresis and ELISA
- Animal handling
- ImageJ data collection
- GraphPad Prism data analysis
- Mice Behavioral assays
Shadowingexperience
- Dr. Hope Richard, VCU: Dept. of Pathology, 40, 01/2017
- Dr. Jordan Tozer, VCU: Dept. of Emergency Medicine, 30, 01/2015
Volunteer Experience
- FeedMore, 110hrs, Worked on an assembly line that packaged precooked meals.
- RISE (formally called Church Hill Activities and Tutoring (CHAT)), 256hrs, Mentored students (K-5th) in education and physical activities and encouraged healthy eating habits.
Hobbies and Interests
- Certified Scuba diver
- Black belt in Taekwondo
- Community swim team participant from ages 4-17
- Worked on a horse farm (bush-hogging, mucking, clearing fields, feeding and caring for livestock)
Publications
Master’s Thesis:
Colello I.A. Involvement of the NLRP3 Inflammasome in Neuropathological Development in the Aged Brain Following Traumatic Brain Injury. 2024 Aug.
Manuscripts:
Colello R.J., Colello I.A., Abdelhameid D., Cresswell K.G., Merchant R., Beckett E.
Making Football Safer: Assessing the Current National Football League Policy on the Type of Helmets Allowed on the Playing Field. J Neurotrauma. 2018 Jun 1;35(11):12131223. doi: 10.1089/neu.2017.5446. Epub 2018 Mar 23. PMID: 29421963.
Abstracts:
- Colello, I.A., Abdelhameid, D., Beckett, E., and R.J. Colello. (2017) Making American Football Safer: Changing the NFL's Policy on the Type of Helmets Allowed on the Playing Field. Soc. Neurosci. Abstr. 754.08 Washington D.C. annual meeting.
- Colello, I.A., Grasso, M., Kemp, O., Muffly, S., Oiu, K., Schloe, A., and Colello, R.J., (2017) Making American Football Safer: changing the NFL's policy on the type of helmets allowed on the playing field (2017) CVCSN annual meeting, Virginia Tech.
- Colello, I.A., Sun, D., Green, J., Zhang, S., Xu, Y. (2024) Involvement of the NLRP3 Inflammasome in Neuropathology in the Aged Brain Following Traumatic Brain Injury. Soc. Neuroci. Abstr. Chicago annual meeting
Timeline
Lab & Research Technician
VCU Dept. of Anatomy & Neurobiology
09.2024 - Current
Ophthalmic Technician
Commonwealth Eye Care Associates
04.2022 - 08.2023
Ophthalmic Scribe
Virginia Eye Institute
06.2019 - 12.2019
Master of Science - Neuroscience
Virginia Commonwealth University
Premedical Graduate Certificate Program - Biomedical Sciences
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Virginia Tech
High School -
Matoaca High School
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