Jeremy Miller
Windsor,CT
Summary
I blend scientific rigor with humility and clear communication, believing that the best research is both collaborative and translational. As a PhD candidate in Bacteriology (conferral expected August 2025) with a focus on infectious disease and vaccine development, I bring hands-on experience in recombinant protein production, aseptic technique, molecular biology, and in vivo models for vaccine efficacy. Known for my adaptability and interpersonal ease, I thrive in cross-functional teams and contribute both technically and strategically to mission-driven science.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Assistant
University of Connecticut
08.2021 - Current
- Used in-vivo disease models with chickens and mice to elucidate mechanisms of disease, immune responses to disease, pathology associated with disease, and to evaluate vaccine candidates.
- Conceptualized, designed, created, and analyzed vaccine candidates.
- Utilized synthetic biology for recombinant protein expression, bacterial vectored vaccine creation, and molecular cloning validation.
- Processed tissues for and performed FLOW Cytometry.
- Analyzed data with FlowJo and GraphPad Prism, generated hypotheses, designed studies based on said data, and published scientific literature.
- Effectively and efficiently communicated data to various audiences on a regular basis.
- Managed, progressed, and communicated on numerous projects simultaneously.
- Implemented new engagement strategies into undergraduate courses.
- Gave lectures to and volunteered time talking to undergraduate students about scientific topics and career paths.
Laboratory Technician
University of Connecticut
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Grew bacteria for use in infection models, recombinant protein production, component purification for vaccine candidate testing, and lysate generation for ELISAs.
- Developed technical proficiency with in-vivo injection routes of mice including intra-peritoneal, subcutaneous, intra-muscular, retro-orbital, intra-venous, and intra-nasal.
- Developed technical proficiency with in-vivo blood collection from mice including intra-cardiac, facial vein, tail snip, tail nick and retro-orbital.
- Assisted in data collection from in-vivo infection models.
- Performed ELISAs.
- Presented data at laboratory meetings.
Physical Therapist Aide
Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Centers
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Assisted patients in performing and learning exercises properly to best assist in their rehabilitation
- Maintained a clean and tidy setting in a fast paced and busy work environment
- Documented patient exercise routines for use in submitting insurance claims and progress reports
- Motivated patients while creating an open and friendly space to develop patient-worker relationships
Seasonal Worker
Target
10.2016 - 01.2017
- Unloaded trucks carefully and sorted merchandise for convenient distribution across the store
- Stocked shelves throughout the store and ensured an organized and tidy shopping experience
- Assisted customers with locating products to fit their individual needs
Education
Ph.D. - Pathobiology, Concentration in Bacteriology
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT08-2025
Master of Science - Pathobiology
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Pathobiology
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05-2021
Skills
- Experimental Design and Procedure Optimization
- Cross-functional Collaboration and Scientific Communication
- Data Interpretation/Statistical Analysis (GraphPad Prism, FlowJo)
- Recombinant Protein Expression and Purification
- Protein Characterization (SDS-PAGE, Western Blot, ELISA)
- Molecular Biology Techniques
- Flow Cytometry
- In vivo Animal Models for Vaccine Efficacy Assessment
- Aseptic Technique
Publications
Miller, J.M., Ozyck, R.G., Pagano, P.L. et al. Rationally designed Mycoplasma gallisepticum vaccine using a recombinant subunit approach. npj Vaccines 9, 178 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41541-024-00978-x
Gavitt TD, Mara AB, Goodridge ML, Ozyck RG, Reinhardt E, Miller JM, Hunte M, Tulman ER, Frasca S Jr, Silbart LK, Geary SJ, Szczepanek SM. B cells oppose Mycoplasma pneumoniae vaccine enhanced disease and limit bacterial colonization of the lungs. NPJ Vaccines. 2022 Oct 31;7(1):130. doi: 10.1038/s41541-022-00556-z. PMID: 36310317; PMCID: PMC9618410.
Mara AB, Gavitt TD, Tulman ER, Miller JM, He W, Reinhardt EM, Ozyck RG, Goodridge ML, Silbart LK, Szczepanek SM, Geary SJ. Vaccination with Mycoplasma pneumoniae membrane lipoproteins induces IL-17A driven neutrophilia that mediates Vaccine-Enhanced Disease. NPJ Vaccines. 2022 Jul 29;7(1):86. doi: 10.1038/s41541-022-00513-w. PMID: 35906257; PMCID: PMC9336141.
Timeline
Graduate Assistant
University of Connecticut
08.2021 - Current
Laboratory Technician
University of Connecticut
09.2020 - 08.2021
Physical Therapist Aide
Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Centers
05.2018 - 08.2018
Seasonal Worker
Target
10.2016 - 01.2017
Ph.D. - Pathobiology, Concentration in Bacteriology
University of Connecticut
Master of Science - Pathobiology
University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Science - Pathobiology
University of Connecticut
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