Taylor Hicks
Chicago,IL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple projects simultaneously with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Skilled Biological Scientist focused on Reproductive Science Research. Well-organized and enthusiastic with good communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Student Research Assistant
Northwestern University
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with academic colleagues on areas of shared research interest such as reproductive science, cancer biology, genomics, uterine fibroid's, and transcriptomics.
- Developed research proposals, identified research objectives and created research plans for thesis project.
- Interpreted and analyzed research data on a variety of experiments including protein assays, 3D spheroids, drug testing, Lenti-viral transfections, and cell culture to draw conclusions on outcomes.
- Performed routine data analysis on FACS and assay data to correct and verify.
- Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
Graduate Thesis Project
Dr. Mazar Adli's Laboratory
01.2024 - Current
- Currently working on a project on uterine fibroids and discovering new mechanisms to target a common gene mutation, MED12.
- Analysis with Small-Molecule Chemical Screening to research novel drugs that are selectively lethal to MED12 mutant cells while sparing normal cells.
- Working to develop a validation system for testing chemicals on 3D spheroids created from MED12 mutant cells.
- Looking at drug mechanisms and how they can target specific genes and the pathways that influence the uterine environment.
Education
Master of Science - Reproductive Science And Medicine
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Minor in Chemistry
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.2023
Skills
Able to work in a team structure
Proficient in organization/planning
Attention to detail and dependable
Critical thinking/Problem-solving
- DNA Damage Response/Sequencing
- Genetic Engineering Techniques
- CRISPR-Cas9 Expertise
- Cell Culture Expertise
- Assay and Spheroid Protocol
- Cancer Genomics Knowledge
Accomplishments
Volunteering:
- Collaborated with the team of the Texas State University community in the development of Bobcat Build to give back in service to the city.
- Achieved greenhouse maintenance, fundraising goals, and volunteer work, through effectively helping with The Plant Biology Society.
Honors & Awards
Honors College Member
- A member of the Honor's College at Texas State University. Demonstrated academic proficiency and excellence with a variety of selective honor's courses.
CFAN Scholarship Recipient- 2020
Certification
- iCEV Floral Certification Training - April 2019
Timeline
Graduate Student Research Assistant
Northwestern University
01.2024 - Current
Graduate Thesis Project
Dr. Mazar Adli's Laboratory
01.2024 - Current
- iCEV Floral Certification Training - April 2019
Master of Science - Reproductive Science And Medicine
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Minor in Chemistry
Texas State University
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