Lindsy Todd
Kansas City,MO
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Teaching Assistant
UMKC School of Science and Engineering
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Graduate Anatomy Laboratory for Nurse Anesthetists: Prepared anatomical models for exams; developed and graded exam questions; entered grades; assisted students during lab and hosted extra practice sessions; proctored exams.
- Microbiology Laboratory: Graded lab reports; answered student questions; tested and optimized experiments prior to class; provided troubleshooting tips.
- Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Laboratory: Prepared stock solutions; assisted in experimental setup; provided guidance and data interpretation; supervised lab activities independently; supported faculty with ad-hoc research tasks; developed strong rapport with students fostering an inclusive learning environment.
Undergraduate Researcher
UMKC School of Science and Engineering
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Maintained Drosophila melanogaster circadian entrainments to replicate 24-hour proteomic expression cycles.
- Dissected third instar larval brains at specific circadian time points under light/dark conditions.
- Prepared whole-cell extracts for Western blot analysis to identify circadian proteomic expression patterns in SAGA complex subunits related to Spinocerebellar ataxia type 7 (SCA7).
- Performed Western blot assays on wild-type and mutant extracts to assess protein protection against caspase-mediated Atxn7 cleavage.
- Separated Drosophila heads on dry ice for protein extraction and additional assays.
- Collaborated on posters, presentations, and talks summarizing research findings.
- Developed top-level skills in collaboration, interpersonal communication and writing through hands-on work and training.
Student Lab Assistant
UMKC School of Biological and Chemical Sciences
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Reorganized and stocked laboratory consumables.
- Maintained laboratory records using Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Applied strong time management skills to improve experiment throughput.
- Assisted with laboratory signage updates, reinforced good practices, and coordinated equipment maintenance and repair.
Education
Master of Science - Cellular and Molecular Biology
University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC)
Kansas City, MO05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC)
Kansas City, MO05.2024
Skills
- Gel electrophoresis
- Western blotting
- RNA extraction
- DNA gel preparation
- Bacterial mini/maxi prep
- Whole-cell extract preparation
- Stock maintenance
- Circadian entrainment
- Adult and larval brain dissection
- Ventral nerve cord dissection
- Confocal microscopy
- Immunofluorescence
- Sample preparation and mounting for IF
- ChemiDoc imaging/software
- Media preparation
- Bacterial inoculations
- Experimental troubleshooting
Awards
- Dean’s List, UMKC: Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024
- Saper Vedere Award (Inaugural Recipient), UMKC, Fall 2022
- Volunteer of the Month, Children’s Mercy Hospital, 02/2023
- Presentation of Distinction, UMKC Annual Symposium of Undergraduate Research, 04/2023
- Discipline Distinction Award, UMKC 05/2024, 05/2025
- Undergraduate Research Fellow Transcription Designation, Spring 2024
Posters And Presentations
- A New Regulator of Ataxin-7 Cleavage in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7, Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol, Jefferson City, MO, 04/06/23
- A New Regulator of Ataxin-7 Cleavage in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7, UMKC Annual Symposium of Undergraduate Research, 04/20/23, Presentation of Distinction, Biological and Life Sciences
- Development of the Giant Fiber Escape Circuit, UMKC Annual Symposium of Undergraduate Research, 04/18/24
Timeline
Graduate Teaching Assistant
UMKC School of Science and Engineering
06.2024 - 05.2025
Undergraduate Researcher
UMKC School of Science and Engineering
11.2021 - 07.2023
Student Lab Assistant
UMKC School of Biological and Chemical Sciences
05.2021 - 11.2021
Master of Science - Cellular and Molecular Biology
University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC)
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC)
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