Ross Shamby
South Amboy,NJ
Summary
Diligent scientist with a solid foundation in research methodologies and data analysis. Effectively contributed to multiple research projects, showcasing keen eye for detail and problem-solving abilities. Demonstrated strong collaboration and critical thinking skills in both independent and team-driven environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Postdoctoral Fellow
Yale University
06.2024 - Current
- Designed robust experiments that produced reliable data.
- Maintained record of research findings with analysis and evaluation of results.
- Built and maintained professional relationships with students and faculty members.
Graduate Research Assistant
The University of Texas Health Science Center
09.2017 - 03.2024
- Generated lentiviruses and retroviruses for the purpose of engineering cell lines.
- Designed and engineered stable cell lines with gene knock-outs and gene overexpression.
- Designed and engineered the endogenous gene knock-in cell lines using CRISPR and single-stranded Donor Oligonucleotides
- Performed routine lab experiments such as immunofluorescent microscopy, western blots, PCR, qRT-PCR, and RNA-sequencing library preparations.
- Participated in regular meetings with project supervisors, providing progress updates and discussing potential challenges or areas for improvement.
- Assisted in manuscript preparation, contributing to the publication of influential articles in peer-reviewed journals.
- Worked as member of integrated project team in highly collaborative work environment.
Graduate Research Assistant
Tulane University
09.2015 - 05.2017
- Worked with mice and mouse embryos for the purpose of immunohistochemistry.
- Used CRISPR to engineering gene knock-out cell lines.
- Taught Microbiology laboratory to undergraduate students including preparation of weekly short lectures, lab set-up and quizzes.
- Assisted in teaching Cell Biology course to undergraduate students.
Laboratory Technician
Health Diagnostics and Research Institute
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Collected and processed patients' samples for downstream analysis.
Education
Ph.D. - Integrated Biomedical Sciences
The University of Texas Health Science Center
San Antonio, TX05-2024
Master of Science - Biotechnology
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05-2013
Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry
Drew University
Madison, NJ05-2011
Skills
- Engineering of transient gene overexpression and knock-down cell lines
- Engineering of stable gene knock-out and knock-in as well as overexpressing cell lines
- Routine laboratory techniques (eg ELIZA, PCR, qRT-PCR, Western Blot, IF)
- Exceptional written and oral communication
- Collaborative research
- Experimental design
- Scientific writing
- Teaching experience
Accomplishments
- Publications:
- Shamby, R., Li H., Kabeche, L. 2024. CENP-A: Cracking the code – Ins and Outs of CENP-A Post-Translational Modifications. Journal of Cell Biology. Submitted.
- Muralimanoharan S, Shamby R, Stansbury N, Schenken R, de la Pena Avalos B, Javanmardi S, Dray E, Sung P, Boyer TG. Aberrant R-loop-induced replication stress in MED12-mutant uterine fibroids. Sci Rep, 2022; 12: 6169
- Ye W, Song Y, Huang Z, Osterwalder M, Ljubojevic A, Xu J, Bobick B, Abassah-Oppong S, Ruan N, Shamby R, Yu D, Zhang L, Cai CL, Visel A, Zhang Y, Cobb J, Chen Y. A unique stylopod patterning mechanism by Shox2-controlled osteogenesis. Development. 2016 Jul 15;143(14):2548-60. doi: 10.1242/dev.138750
Timeline
Postdoctoral Fellow
Yale University
06.2024 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
The University of Texas Health Science Center
09.2017 - 03.2024
Graduate Research Assistant
Tulane University
09.2015 - 05.2017
Laboratory Technician
Health Diagnostics and Research Institute
03.2014 - 03.2015
Ph.D. - Integrated Biomedical Sciences
The University of Texas Health Science Center
Master of Science - Biotechnology
The University of Texas At San Antonio
Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry
Drew University
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