Shane Sprague
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
Motivated and methodical Senior Research Associate with extensive track record accomplishing research results to impact planning, innovation, and accountability. Proficient in data capture procedures and action planning. Strong organizational skills and data collection abilities.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Research Associate, Full Time, 8 Hours
UT Health San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
04.2010 - Current
- Job duties include using animal models, specifically rodents, but having experience in surgical procedures using rabbits, pigs, goats, dogs, and primates.
- Specific Neurosurgical procedures currently using include: MCA occlusion model (stroke), Traumatic Brain Injury model, Spinal Cord Injury model, Stereotaxic Brain Injections, and vascular surgery.
- Histological and molecular analyses. This includes sectioning and staining of brain and spinal cord tissues, as well as performing Western Blot analysis. I also do PCR, RT-PCR, and DNA analysis.
- I assist with writing animal protocols, portions of grant applications, and peer-reviewed journal publications, and I am the current DARO for the Department of Neurosurgery.
Senior Research Assistant
UT Health San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
06.2003 - 03.2010
Research Assistant
UT Health San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
06.1997 - 06.2003
Lab Technician IV
UT Health San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
10.1992 - 06.1997
Lab Technician II
UT Health San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
06.1990 - 06.1992
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX06-2005
Skills
- Complex Neurosurgical Procedures
- General Surgical Procedures
- Animal handling and safety
- Animal behavior studies
- Experimental protocols
- General lab safety
- Data Analysis
- Works Well Under Pressure
Timeline
Senior Research Associate, Full Time, 8 Hours
UT Health San Antonio
04.2010 - Current
Senior Research Assistant
UT Health San Antonio
06.2003 - 03.2010
Research Assistant
UT Health San Antonio
06.1997 - 06.2003
Lab Technician IV
UT Health San Antonio
10.1992 - 06.1997
Lab Technician II
UT Health San Antonio
06.1990 - 06.1992
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The University of Texas At San Antonio
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