Linda Quinones
Houston,TX
Summary
Highly experienced molecular biologist with a decade of expertise in organic synthesis and drug development projects. Proven track record in conducting innovative research and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in a wide range of techniques crucial for drug discovery, including yeast two-hybrid analysis, protein expression, purification, and computational modeling.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Researcher
Meharry Medical College
08.2016 - 02.2024
- Spearheaded in vitro biochemical experiments to characterize small Tim protein complexes in Trypanosoma brucei, employing advanced techniques such as yeast two hybrid analysis, and co-immunoprecipitation.
Graduate Researcher
Tennessee State University
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Synthesized novel anandamide derivatives utilizing boron catalyst under microwave heating, employing mass spectrometry, NMR, and UV-VIS spectroscopy for characterization.
Research Assistant
Tennessee State University
08.2012 - 05.2014
- Conducted cross-coupling chemistry to facilitate carbon-oxygen bond formation, resulting in a publication and admissions to Master's program.
Research Assistant
Vanderbilt University
05.2013 - 08.2013
- Executed drug screening assays to assess the impact of laminin rDIII fragment on cell metastasis and proliferation.
Research Assistant
Vanderbilt University
05.2012 - 08.2012
- Explored the inhibition of integrillin αvβ3 by IDT derivatives through cell culture and Western blot analysis, deepening expertise in pharmacological assays methodologies essential for drug development.
Education
Ph.D. - Biomedical Science
Meharry Medical College
Nashville, TN02.2024
M.S. - Chemistry
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN05.2016
B.S. - Chemistry
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN05.2014
Skills
- Scientific Writing
- Data Collection
- Qualitative Research
- Research design
- Quantitative Research
- Experimental design
- Comparative analysis
- Lab Techniques
- Project Management
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Scientific Method
- Training and mentoring
- Report Preparation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Effective Multitasking
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Self-Driven and Motivated
- Task Prioritization
- Self Motivation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Goal Setting
- Professionalism
- Research implementation
- Time management abilities
- Laboratory Management
- Research Planning
- Report Writing
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Internet Research
- Paper Proofreading
- Advanced Research Techniques
- MLA Format
Presentations
- Awarded, Unique interactions and functions of the small Tims in Trypanosoma brucei mitochondrion, Meharry Medical College Research Week, Nashville, TN, October 2022
- Purification and Characterization of the Recombinant Tim10: a Mitochondrial Intermembrane Space Chaperon in Trypanosoma brucei, 5th Annual Cellular Biology of Eukaryotic Pathogens, Clemson, SD, October 2017
- Awarded, Copper acetate initiated cost-effective amino ethers from potassium organotrifluoroborates and N-methyl amino alcohols, Tennessee Academy of Science, Nashville, TN, April 2014
Publications
- Unique interactions of the small Tims of the Mitochondria Inner Membrane (Tims) in Trypanosoma brucei, Int. J. Mol. Sci., 25, 3, 1415, Quiñones, L., Soto Gonzalez, F., Darden, C., Khan, M., Tripathi, A., Smith Jr., J. T., Jamaine, D., Misra, S., Chaudhuri, M., 2024
- Tim17 Updates: A Comprehensive Review of an Ancient Mitochondrial Protein Translocator, Biomolecules, 10, 12, 1643, Chaudhuri, M., Darden, C., Soto Gonzalez, F., Singha, U. K., Quinones, L., Tripathi, A., 2020
- Novel IM-associated protein Tim54 plays a role in the mitochondrial import of internal signal-containing proteins in Trypanosoma brucei, Biol. Cell, 113, 1, 39-57, Singha, U. K., Tripathi, A., Smith Jr., J. T., Quinones, L., Saha, A., Singha, T., Chaudhuri, M., 2020
- Microwave Application and Anhydrous Cu(OAc)2 Mediated O-Arylation of Aliphatic Amino Alcohols, Intl. J. Org. Chem., 6, 100-106, Al-Masum, M., Quinones, L., Cain, L., 2016
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Graduate Researcher
Meharry Medical College
08.2016 - 02.2024
Graduate Researcher
Tennessee State University
08.2014 - 05.2016
Research Assistant
Vanderbilt University
05.2013 - 08.2013
Research Assistant
Tennessee State University
08.2012 - 05.2014
Research Assistant
Vanderbilt University
05.2012 - 08.2012
Ph.D. - Biomedical Science
Meharry Medical College
M.S. - Chemistry
Tennessee State University
B.S. - Chemistry
Tennessee State University