Years of academic research
Stephanie L. (Cooper) Horton
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Biochemist with robust background in advanced research and academic scholarship. Demonstrated success in leading innovative projects and contributing to scholarly publications. Proficient in analytical techniques and collaborative research methodologies.
Overview
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Work History
Postdoctoral Fellow
University of Alabama at Birmingham
08.2024 - Current
- Mentor graduate and undergraduate trainees in complex experimental design, science communication, and scientific writing
- Attend research meetings to discover and discuss new technologies and research
- Utilized cutting-edge analytical tools to uncover novel insights from complex datasets
Ph.D. Researcher
University of Alabama at Birmingham
01.2019 - 08.2024
- Novel transient-state kinetic analyses of Mycobacterial RNAPs
- Comparative studies of archaeal, bacterial, and eukaryotic RNA polymerase kinetics and nucleotide dependence
- In vitro characterization of Mycobacterium tuberculosis RNAP inhibition by nucleotide analogues
- In vitro characterization of Thermococcus kodakarensis RNAP
- Inhibition studies of novel anti-tuberulosis methods
- Transient-state kinetic analyses of nucleotide addition
- Presented research findings at national and international conferences, raising the profile of the institution
Master's Graduate Researcher
Northern Illinois University
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Amino acid starvation response of human hepatocellular carcinoma cells with knockout of glutamine transport/harmonizer proteins
Laboratory Instructor: Fundamentals of Cellular Biology
Northern Illinois University
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Instructed students in laboratory techniques such as; Western blots, liquid chromatography, spectroscopy, DNA isolation as well as teaching core cellular biology topics
- Assisted students in developing strong research skills by guiding them through the scientific method and proper data analysis techniques.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by maintaining an organized, clean, and well-stocked laboratory space.
Undergraduate Researcher
Northern Illinois University
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Soil sampling, bacterial culture, characterization of alkaline microbiota
Education
Ph.D. - Biomedical Sciences
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL08-2024
Master of Science - Biological Sciences
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL06-2019
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL05-2017
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA12-2010
Skills
- Quantitative research
- Written and oral communication
- Experimental design
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Literature review
- Scientific writing
- Quantitative analysis
- Problem-solving abilities
- Scientific communication
Awards
- John M. McKibbin Award for Outstanding Young Investigator
- Best Talk - International Conference on Transcription Mechanism and Regulation
- 3-Minute Thesis regional finalist
Publications
J Bacteriol. 2024 Oct 24;206(10):e0025624. doi: 10.1128/jb.00256-24. Epub 2024 Sep 24.
Biophys Chem. 2024 Feb;305:107151. doi: 10.1016/j.bpc.2023.107151. Epub 2023 Dec 7.
Cancers (Basel). 2022 Nov 11;14(22):5544. doi: 10.3390/cancers14225544.
Timeline
Postdoctoral Fellow
University of Alabama at Birmingham
08.2024 - Current
Ph.D. Researcher
University of Alabama at Birmingham
01.2019 - 08.2024
Master's Graduate Researcher
Northern Illinois University
01.2017 - 01.2019
Laboratory Instructor: Fundamentals of Cellular Biology
Northern Illinois University
01.2017 - 01.2019
Undergraduate Researcher
Northern Illinois University
01.2015 - 01.2017
Ph.D. - Biomedical Sciences
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Master of Science - Biological Sciences
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Valdosta State University
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