Tiffany Edwards
Postdoctoral Research Assistant
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow with 5+ years of experience in antiviral drug discovery. Proficient in molecular biology and virology with expertise in mammalian cell culture, assay development, and mechanism of action studies with a deep grasp of rigorous research procedures.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Antiviral Drug Disc
University Of Minnesota, Center For Drug Design
Minneapolis, MN
09.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to identify novel targets, design and synthesize antiviral compounds, and evaluate the biological activity of the test compounds in multiple assays.
- Maintained accurate records of research findings and provided statistical analysis of data results.
- Leveraged interpersonal and communication skills to mentor students.
Graduate Research Assistant, HBV Molecular Biology
Saint Louis University School Of Medicine
Lake Saint Louis, MO
07.2015 - 09.2019
- Researched novel inhibitors of Hepatitis B virus and collaborated with medicinal chemists to improve the potency of the test compounds by more than 50-fold.
- Designed and implemented a database to organize screening data for >1000 compounds which helped streamline data handling and analysis.
- Assisted in the development of a new antiviral screening assay that improved compound screening capacity by >10-fold.
- Prepared literature for reports, presentations and submission to peer-review journals.
Course Director, Microbiology for Nurses
Saint Louis University School Of Nursing
Lake Saint Louis, MO
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers and administrators and to help students reach learning objectives in general microbiology with an emphasis on clinical microbiology for nurses.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
Graduate Research Assistant, Microbiology
Missouri University Of Science And Technology
Rolla, MO
05.2012 - 06.2015
- Researched the effect of extreme environmental conditions on antibiotic drug resistance in novel alkalophic, halotolerent bacteria isolated from Soap Lake, Washington.
- Isolated and characterized 5 novel bacterial isolates from sediment samples.
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Microbiology
Missouri University Of Science And Technology
Rolla, MO
04.2013 - 05.2015
- Taught basic microbial techniques including aseptic technique, differential staining, bacterial isolation, microscopy, and safe handling of microorganisms.
- Checked assignments, proctored tests, and provided grades according to university standards.
Volunteer Research Assistant, Biochemistry
Missouri University Of Science And Technology
Rolla, MO
08.2010 - 05.2012
- Supported research and development efforts under the supervision of the senior graduate student to study the effects of N- acetylcysteine amide (NACA) for the treatment of cataracts.
Education
Ph.D. - Molecular Microbiology And Immunology
Saint Louis University
St Louis, MO 07.2015 - 09.2019
Master of Science - Microbiology
Missouri University of Science And Technology
Rolla, MO 08.2013 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Missouri University of Science And Technology
Rolla, MO 08.2010 - 05.2013
Skills
Mammalian cell culture
Certification
Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3)
Timeline
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Antiviral Drug Disc
University Of Minnesota, Center For Drug Design
09.2019 - Current
Course Director, Microbiology for Nurses
Saint Louis University School Of Nursing
08.2018 - 12.2018
Graduate Research Assistant, HBV Molecular Biology
Saint Louis University School Of Medicine
07.2015 - 09.2019
Ph.D. - Molecular Microbiology And Immunology
Saint Louis University
07.2015 - 09.2019
Master of Science - Microbiology
Missouri University of Science And Technology
08.2013 - 08.2015
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Microbiology
Missouri University Of Science And Technology
04.2013 - 05.2015
Graduate Research Assistant, Microbiology
Missouri University Of Science And Technology
05.2012 - 06.2015
Volunteer Research Assistant, Biochemistry
Missouri University Of Science And Technology
08.2010 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Missouri University of Science And Technology
08.2010 - 05.2013
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