Olivia Bedard (Hon)
Bar Harbor,ME
Summary
Detail-oriented Research Assistant with hands-on experience performing research animal facility and laboratory work to advance research goals. Drives team success with expertise in project management, data review, reporting, mentorship and collaboration. Specializes in echocardiography.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant I, II & III
Rosenthal Lab
05.2016 - Current
- Successfully manages multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Maintains PI specific routine procedures and AUS.
- Manages inventory control for chemicals and supplies.
- Manages budgets for research projects, optimizing expenditures to conserve funds without compromising outcomes.
- Establishes strong partnerships with internal and external collaborators to enhance data sharing and joint publications.
- Conducts regular performance evaluations.
- Trains lab technicians, collaborators and postdocs to perform experiments and analyze results.
- Nurtures a collaborative work environment that encourages open communication among team members.
- Maintains high-quality diagnostic images by utilizing advanced ultrasound technologies and techniques.
- Maintains accurate records of research findings and provided statistical analysis of data results.
- Summer student and student intern mentor
Laboratory Technician IV
KOMP
01.2012 - 05.2016
- High throughput phenotyping including clinical chemistry, glucose tolerance testing, urinalysis, terminal procedures and necropsy.
- Proficiency managing data in LIMS, excel, powerpoint, JMP, statistical analysis
- Contributed to a safe working environment by consistently following established safety procedures and guidelines within the lab setting.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, autoclave and centrifuge.
- Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Primary Animal Care Technician
RAF
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Maintained high barrier and safe living environments for animals by conducting regular inspections and cleaning enclosures thoroughly.
- Enhanced facility operations by maintaining accurate records of animal health, treatments, and daily activities.
- Monitored animal behavior to detect any signs of distress, illness, or injury, taking appropriate action when necessary.
- Worked closely with PI's and staff to maintain a working environment that aided their specific research
- Performed shipping and trained other RAF animal care staff shipping procedures
Laboratory Technician
Shared Service For Wayne Frankel
11.2010 - 11.2011
- Colony maintenance
- Tissue collection
- DNA extraction
- PCR genotyping
Animal Care Technician
AX 9
07.2009 - 01.2010
- Managed and maintained multiple mouse colonies
- Carried out complex shipping assignments including international orders and special reserves
- Trained staff on shipping procedures
- Maintained clean and safe living environments for animals by conducting regular inspections and cleaning enclosures thoroughly.
- Enhanced facility operations by maintaining accurate records of animal health, treatments, and daily activities.
Animal Care Technician
AX 4
02.2008 - 07.2009
- Colony Maintenance
- Shipping
- Proficiency in using AXAPTA and Oracle
- Maintained clean and safe living environments for animals by conducting regular inspections and cleaning enclosures thoroughly.
- Enhanced facility operations by maintaining accurate records of animal health, treatments, and daily activities.
Education
Business Management 2018-2021
Husson University
Bangor, MELiberal Arts And General Studies 2012-2015
Eastern Maine Community College
Bangor, MESkills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Microsoft Office
- Laboratory Operations
- Ultrasound Equipment Operation
- Effective Leadership
- Skill Development
- Project Management
- Laboratory Management
Affiliations
- Hancock County Technical Center, Biomed Advisory Board Member
Certification
- Gallup Manager, Engagement Matters Training - 2022
- Gallup Manager, Driving Engagement Training - 2022
- Gallup Manager, Engaging Remote Teams Training - 2022
- JAX Managing for Performance Workshop - 2022
- JAX Supervisor Basics Course - 2022
- SeaChange, Leadership At the Helm Course - 2024
Publications
Racine JJ, Misherghi A, Dwyer JR, Maser R, Forte E, Bedard O, Sattler S, Pugliese A, Landry L, Elso C, Nakayama M, Mannering S, Rosenthal N, Serreze DV. HLA-DQ8 Supports Development of Insulitis Mediated by Insulin-Reactive Human TCR-Transgenic T Cells in Nonobese Diabetic Mice. J Immunol. 2023 Dec 15;211(12):1792-1805. doi: 10.4049/jimmunol.2300303. PMID: 37877672; PMCID: PMC10939972.
Racine JJ, Bachman JF, Zhang JG, Misherghi A, Khadour R, Kaisar S, Bedard O, Jenkins C, Abbott A, Forte E, Rainer P, Rosenthal N, Sattler S, Serreze DV. Murine MHC-Deficient Nonobese Diabetic Mice Carrying Human HLA-DQ8 Develop Severe Myocarditis and Myositis in Response to Anti-PD-1 Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Cancer Therapy. J Immunol. 2024 Apr 15;212(8):1287-1306. doi: 10.4049/jimmunol.2300841. PMID: 38426910; PMCID: PMC10984778.
Robertson SJ, Bedard O, McNally KL, Shaia C, Clancy CS, Lewis M, Broeckel RM, Chiramel AI, Shannon JG, Sturdevant GL, Rosenke R, Anzick SL, Forte E, Preuss C, Baker CN, Harder JM, Brunton C, Munger S, Bruno DP, Lack JB, Leung JM, Shamsaddini A, Gardina P, Sturdevant DE, Sun J, Martens C, Holland SM, Rosenthal NA, Best SM. Genetically diverse mouse models of SARS-CoV-2 infection reproduce clinical variation in type I interferon and cytokine responses in COVID-19. Nat Commun. 2023 Jul 25;14(1):4481. doi: 10.1038/s41467-023-40076-5. PMID: 37491352; PMCID: PMC10368652.
Forte E, Panahi M, Baxan N, Ng FS, Boyle JJ, Branca J, Bedard O, Hasham MG, Benson L, Harding SE, Rosenthal N, Sattler S. Type 2 MI induced by a single high dose of isoproterenol in C57BL/6J mice triggers a persistent adaptive immune response against the heart. J Cell Mol Med. 2021 Jan;25(1):229-243. doi: 10.1111/jcmm.15937. Epub 2020 Nov 29. PMID: 33249764; PMCID: PMC7810962.
Forte E, Skelly DA, Chen M, Daigle S, Morelli KA, Hon O, Philip VM, Costa MW, Rosenthal NA, Furtado MB. Dynamic Interstitial Cell Response during Myocardial Infarction Predicts Resilience to Rupture in Genetically Diverse Mice. Cell Rep. 2020 Mar 3;30(9):3149-3163.e6. doi: 10.1016/j.celrep.2020.02.008. PMID: 32130914; PMCID: PMC7059115.
Wilmanns JC, Pandey R, Hon O, Chandran A, Schilling JM, Forte E, Wu Q, Cagnone G, Bais P, Philip V, Coleman D, Kocalis H, Archer SK, Pearson JT, Ramialison M, Heineke J, Patel HH, Rosenthal NA, Furtado MB, Costa MW. Metformin intervention prevents cardiac dysfunction in a murine model of adult congenital heart disease. Mol Metab. 2019 Feb;20:102-114. doi: 10.1016/j.molmet.2018.11.002. Epub 2018 Nov 15. PMID: 30482476; PMCID: PMC6358551.
Furtado MB, Wilmanns JC, Chandran A, Perera J, Hon O, Biben C, Willow TJ, Nim HT, Kaur G, Simonds S, Wu Q, Willians D, Salimova E, Plachta N, Denegre JM, Murray SA, Fatkin D, Cowley M, Pearson JT, Kaye D, Ramialison M, Harvey RP, Rosenthal NA, Costa MW. Point mutations in murine Nkx2-5 phenocopy human congenital heart disease and induce pathogenic Wnt signaling. JCI Insight. 2017 Mar 23;2(6):e88271. doi: 10.1172/jci.insight.88271. PMID: 28352650; PMCID: PMC5358496.
Timeline
Research Assistant I, II & III
Rosenthal Lab
05.2016 - Current
Laboratory Technician IV
KOMP
01.2012 - 05.2016
Laboratory Technician
Shared Service For Wayne Frankel
11.2010 - 11.2011
Primary Animal Care Technician
RAF
01.2010 - 01.2012
Animal Care Technician
AX 9
07.2009 - 01.2010
Animal Care Technician
AX 4
02.2008 - 07.2009
Business Management 2018-2021
Husson University
Liberal Arts And General Studies 2012-2015
Eastern Maine Community College
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