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Education
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Nicholas Maxwell

Apex,NC

Summary

Experienced biomedical scientist with over a decade of experience managing laboratories and conducting research. Skilled in writing protocols, regulatory documents, grant proposals, and scientific manuscripts. Proficient in delivering oral and poster presentations in biomedical settings. Excited to leverage communication, interpersonal, and technical skills to ensure a safe, compliant, and low-risk environment.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Postdoctoral Associate

Duke University
07.2023 - Current
  • Led research initiatives leveraging molecular techniques, proteomics, and machine learning to study Autism Spectrum Disorder.
  • Mentored and trained junior lab members in laboratory protocols and safety and experimental design and execution.
  • Developed and validated experimental protocols, improving reproducibility and efficiency of laboratory processes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, driving innovative solutions in diverse biomedical research projects.
  • Analyzed complex datasets using bioinformatics tools, supporting data-driven decision-making in experiments.
  • Maintained a well-organized laboratory environment through inventory management and equipment maintenance procedures.

Graduate Research Assistant

University of South Carolina School of Medicine
08.2017 - 06.2023
  • Utilized optogenetics, pharmacological, behavioral, and histological techniques to study neural pathways of food intake.
  • Mentored and trained junior lab members in lab protocols and safety and experimental design and execution.
  • As the designated laboratory safety officer, I wrote, submitted, and employed safety standard operating procedures for the laboratory.
  • Managed inventory of laboratory supplies, optimizing resource allocation for experiments.
  • Participated in regular meetings with project supervisors, providing progress updates and discussing potential challenges or areas for improvement.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvement within the laboratory setting, optimizing workflow efficiency while maintaining safety standards.

Research Assistant/Lab Manager

Fralin Biomedical Research Institute (Formerly Virginia Tech Carilion R.I.)
05.2014 - 08.2017
  • Ensured consistent laboratory function by procuring supplies, maintaining lab cleanliness, and ensuring proper function of all laboratory equipment.
  • Maintained a safe and efficient laboratory environment through the creation and implementation of multiple laboratory standard operating procedures, maintaining regulatory documentation of hazards and controlled substances, and thorough organization of our research space.
  • Maintained an animal colony (including genotyping of 25 different transgenic animal lines), including writing and upholding IACUC approved protocols for all animal related work.
  • Trained and mentored new personnel in the laboratory to ensure safe and proper practices, as well as provided technical training or support for multiple independent research projects.

Education

Doctorate of Philosophy - Biomedical Sciences

University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Columbia, SC
05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Roanoke College
Salem, VA
05.2014

Skills

  • Strong written and oral presentation skills
  • Excellent organization and multi-tasking abilities
  • Collaborative interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in software utilization
  • Laboratory risk assessment and mitigation

Awards

  • Dean C. Barnhart Award, 2023
  • University of South Carolina Poster Award Winner: Discover USC, 2022
  • Trainee Professional Development Award: Society for Neuroscience, 2021
  • University of South Carolina Biomedical Sciences Graduate Student Association Founder’s Award, 2021
  • University of South Carolina Morgan Newton Research Symposium (Honorable Mention), 2021
  • Virginia Tech Award for Safety Excellence (Nominated), Apr 2017

Accomplishments

  • Maxwell ND, Smiley CE, Sadek AT, Loyo-Rosado FZ, Giles DC, Macht VA, Woodruff JL, Taylor DL, Wilson SP, Fadel JR, Reagan LP, Grillo CA. Leptin activation of dorsal raphe neurons inhibits feeding behavior. Diabetes. August 2024. doi: 10.2337/db24-0207
  • Hersey M, Woodruff JL, Maxwell ND, Sadek AT, Bykalo MK, Grillo CA, Piroli GG, Hashemi P, Reagan LP. High-fat diet induces neuroinflammation and reduces the serotonergic response to escitalopram in the hippocampus of obese rats. Brain Behavior and Immunity. May 2021. doi:10.1016/j.bbi.2021.05.010
  • Maxwell ND, Castro R, Sutherland N, Vaughan K, Szarowicz M, de Cabo R, Mattison J, Valdez G. α-motor neurons are spared from aging while their synaptic inputs degenerate in monkeys and mice. Aging Cell. February 2018. doi:10.1111/acel.12726.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

  • Trainee Enrichment Organizing Committee Co-Director, Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
  • Interview Committee for Graduate Student Liaison, UofSC SOM Office of Student Affairs, Aug 2022
  • SC Brain Bee Competition Assistant Coordinator, Mar 2022
  • NeuroSC, Neuroscience Course for High-School Students Assistant Coordinator, Spring 2022
  • NeuroSC, Neuroscience Course for High-School Students Invited Lecturer: Neurotransmission, Feb 2022
  • Library Committee, University of South Carolina School of Medicine. Graduate student representative, Aug 2018 – Aug 2019

Timeline

Postdoctoral Associate

Duke University
07.2023 - Current

Graduate Research Assistant

University of South Carolina School of Medicine
08.2017 - 06.2023

Research Assistant/Lab Manager

Fralin Biomedical Research Institute (Formerly Virginia Tech Carilion R.I.)
05.2014 - 08.2017

Doctorate of Philosophy - Biomedical Sciences

University of South Carolina School of Medicine

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Roanoke College

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