Samuel Cannon
Sam Houston State University
Willis,TX
2
Languages
3
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented biology professional with experience in research assistance, academic support, and lab instruction. Known for strong data analysis and presentation development skills. Committed to accurate records, timely project support, and clear communication.
Work History
Graduate Assistant
1 Year 9 Months- Supported faculty with grading, attendance tracking, and course record maintenance.
- Assisted with research collection, data organization, and report preparation using Microsoft Office.
- Created teaching materials and coursework for introductory biology lab.
Research Assistant
11 Months- Collected, cleaned, and organized datasets for ongoing academic studies.
- Maintained accurate records using spreadsheets, databases, and shared research files.
- Prepared summaries, charts, and presentations for project updates and meetings.
- Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
Education
Master of Science - Biology
- Graduate Student Research Scholarship Recipient
- Relevant Coursework: Clinical Virology, Genomics/ Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Advanced Genetics
- 4.0 GPA
- Thesis: Investigating Facultative Mutualism in Campylobacter jejuni and Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica.
- Research Project: Rresponse, R coded project to assist in processing of high throughput circadian luminescence data. It handles processing, quality control, figures, statistics, and phase response curve calculations.
- Research Project: Local Chicken, Global Concern: Resistance Genes and Virulence Traits in Salmonella enterica Isolates, Genomic analysis of Salmonella isolates sourced from local supermarkets. Antimicrobial resistance was monitored and in silico invasion strategy was evaluated.
Bachelor of Science - Biology
- Relevant Coursework: Molecular Genetics, Biochemistry I & II, Genetics, Organic Chemistry I & II.
- 3.1 GPA
- Extracurricular Activities: Texas A&M Powerlifting
- Research Project: Circadian Phase Modification, To fulfill a private grant me and my colleagues tested various compounds for effects on phase, amplitude, and period. This was done as primary research for development of a drug for circadian disfunction.
Skills
Microsoft Office
Administrative assistance
Data management
Research methodology
Research methodologies
Peer tutoring
Project Support
Project assistance
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop luminescence data processing spreadsheets.
- Co-Author of “Small worms big discoveries:
Galleria mellonella as a model
for Campylobacter jejuni
infection,” published in Frontiers in Microbiology in 2025. - Author of "Local Chicken, Global Concern: Resistance Genes and Virulence Traits in Salmonella enterica Isolates," pending publication in Scientific Reports.
- Rresponse R package in preparation.
Languages
R
Professional Working
Python
Limited Working
Timeline
Graduate Assistant
Sam Houston State University
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Research Assistant
Texas A&M University
01.2024 - 12.2024Read More
Sam Houston State University
Master of Science from Biology
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Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science from Biology
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