Maureen McGargill
Memphis,TN
Summary
Driven immunologist with over 18 years of project management experience leading an innovative, academic research program. Exceptional science communicator with proven expertise in cellular and molecular immunology and a strong track record of scientific publications and grant funding. Highly organized, skilled at managing complex collaborative projects, and adept at adopting new technologies and platforms. Passionate about enhancing scientific communication to advance immunology research and improve treatments for cancer, autoimmune, and infectious diseases.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Member
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
02.2015 - 01.2024
- Utilized extensive knowledge in cellular and molecular immunology to publish 40 peer-reviewed, scientific manuscripts, significantly advancing the understanding of immune regulation.
- Demonstrated exceptional project management and leadership by mentoring over 30 trainees, including undergraduate students, Ph.D. candidates, and postdoctoral fellows, successfully guiding them to complete research projects and degree programs.
- Recognized as an excellent science communicator, evidenced by invitations to speak at international conferences, receiving travel awards, and earning the Instructor of the Year Award for designing and directing a graduate-level immunology course.
- Served as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Immunology and as an ad hoc reviewer for multiple journals and NIH grant review study sections, showcasing extensive experience reviewing manuscripts and grants.
- Secured over $7,380,000 from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation to advance research initiatives, highlighting exceptional grant-writing skills.
- Built strong collaborative relationships and led teams in developing new assays and analyzing large datasets for a clinical study tracking immune responses associated with COVID-19, resulting in over 10 peer-reviewed publications, and securing more than $2,000,000 in NIH funding.
Adjunct Associate Professor
University Of Tennessee Health Science Center
01.2016 - 01.2024
- Contributed to a team-taught, graduate-level immunology course, mentored Ph.D. students in the Integrated Biomedical Sciences Program, and served on multiple thesis advisory committees.
Adjunct Assistant Professor
University Of Tennessee Health Science Center
01.2011 - 01.2016
Assistant Member
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
03.2008 - 02.2015
Assistant Project Scientist II
University of California
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Led a research team investigating T cell signaling pathways driving autoimmunity, resulting in four first-author and two co-author publications.
- Secured career development awards from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the NIH to fund research projects and establish an independent research program.
Education
Post-doctoral Fellowship - Immunology
University of California
San Diego, La Jolla, California07.2006
Ph.D. - Immunology
University of Minnesota
Twin Cities, Minneapolis, Minnesota07.2000
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Creighton University
Omaha, Nebraska05.1994
Skills
- Biomedical research and data analysis
- Academic Publication
- Project Management
- Innovative thinking
- Immunology expertise
- Grant Writing
- Curriculum Creation
- Clear Communication
- Editing and proofreading
- Assay development
- Strong Work Ethic
- Team Collaboration
Honors and Awards
- Intersect Fellowship, American Association of Immunologists (2021)
- Instructor of the Year, St. Jude Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences 2019
- Woman of Distinction, American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities 2018
- Espirit de Corps Leadership Award, Marian High School 2016
- Travel Award, American Association of Immunologists 2012, 2013, 2014
- Career Development Award, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 2007-2012
- Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01), NIH-NIDDK 2007
- Post-doctoral Research Award, A.P. Giannini Foundation 2001-2003
- J. Jacob Kaplan Research Award, University of Minnesota Medical School 2000
Accomplishments
Associate Editor, Journal of Immunology 2017-2024
Adhoc Manuscript Reviewer 2008-2024
Cell, Cell Reports, Diabetes, Frontiers in Immunology, JCI, JCI Insight, Journal of Experimental Medicine, Journal of Infectious Diseases, mBio, Mucosal Immunology, Nature Communications, Nature Medicine, PLOS One, PLOS Pathogen, PNAS, Science Advances, Science Translational Medicine, Vaccines, Viruses
Adhoc Grant review
NIH, Cellular and Molecular Immunology Study Section 2017-2023
The French National Research Agency 2023
NIH, Special Emphasis Immunology Panel 2017-2022
NIH, Immunity and Host Defense Study section 2020
NIH, NCI Clinical and Translational R21 and Omnibus R03 Review 2019
NIH, Innovative Immunology small business review 2019
NIH, Immunology Fellowship and AREA R1 2015-2017
Qatar National Research Fund, Undergraduate Research Experience Program 2012
Additional Information
Course Developer and Course Director
- St. Jude Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Immunology 2017-2024
Lecturer
- University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Inflammation and Immunity 2012-2024
- Rhodes College; Senior Seminar Course 2017
Selected Invited Scientific Presentations
- Keystone Symposia, Systemic Autoimmune and Autoinflammatory Diseases 2024
- Seminar Speaker, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia 2022
- Keystone Symposia, Viral Immunity: Basic Mechanisms and Therapeutic Applications 2022
- Gordon Research Conference, Immunochemistry and Immunobiology 2022
- Seminar Speaker, National University of Singapore 2019
- Association of American Immunologists, Annual Meeting 2019
Timeline
Adjunct Associate Professor
University Of Tennessee Health Science Center
01.2016 - 01.2024
Associate Member
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
02.2015 - 01.2024
Adjunct Assistant Professor
University Of Tennessee Health Science Center
01.2011 - 01.2016
Assistant Member
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
03.2008 - 02.2015
Assistant Project Scientist II
University of California
01.2006 - 01.2008
Post-doctoral Fellowship - Immunology
University of California
Ph.D. - Immunology
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Creighton University
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