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Maddie Hughes

Burlington,VT

Summary

Driven and hardworking Neuroscience student with experience in animal research and hands-on proficiency in surgical preparation and experimental procedures. Skilled in animal colony management and data analysis, and well-versed in biosafety and ethical standards. Thrive in collaborative research environments and passionate about advancing scientific initiatives through meticulous experimental design and implementation.

Work History

Undergraduate Research Assistant

The Vizzard Lab at the University of Vermont
06.2024 - Current
  • Hands-on animal care experience, including routine maintenance and management of mouse and rat colonies.
  • Skilled in animal handling techniques such as weaning, food deprivation protocols, and weight monitoring for experimental procedures.
  • CITI Program certified with specialized training in:

- Animal Biosafety and BSL-1 procedures

- General Lab Animal Handling

- Working with Mice and Rats in a Research Setting

  • Proficient in performing various euthanasia techniques, including cervical dislocation, cardiac puncture, and thoracotomy in mice.
  • Regularly conducted in vivo and in vitro cystometrogram procedures with proficiency in ATP collection and surgical preparation, including anesthetizing and preparing surgical fields on animal models.
  • Experienced in surgical techniques, including bladder dissection and tube implantation surgeries in mice.
  • Proficient in UVM's Office of Animal Care Management's VOS system for protocol management and compliance tracking.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and GraphPad Prism for graphing, statistical analysis, and data visualization.
  • Experienced in sterilization and autoclaving of surgical instruments to maintain aseptic conditions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience

University of Vermont
Burlington
12.2024

Skills

    Animal Care and Handling

  • Expertise in animal care, handling, and maintenance of rodent colonies, including routine procedures such as weaning, health monitoring, and food deprivation protocols

    • Surgical Techniques and Procedures

  • Proficient in assisting surgical procedures on rodents as well as preparing and maintaining aseptic surgical fields

    • Animal Research Compliance and Protocol Management

  • Familiar with the University of Vermont’s VOS system for compliance tracking and proficient in understanding and implementing animal research protocols

    • In Vivo and In Vitro Experimentation

  • Conducted in vivo and in vitro cystometrogram procedures with expertise in ATP collection and data interpretation

    • Data Analysis and Visualization

  • Skilled in using Microsoft Excel and GraphPad Prism for data analysis, graphing, and generating statistical reports

    • Biosafety and Laboratory Standards

  • Trained in BSL-1 safety standards, biosafety procedures, and certified in CITI Program animal research training

    • Euthanasia and Ethical Compliance

  • Certified and experienced in performing humane euthanasia techniques (eg, cervical dislocation, cardiac puncture, thoracotomy) following ethical guidelines

Timeline

Undergraduate Research Assistant

The Vizzard Lab at the University of Vermont
06.2024 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience

University of Vermont

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