Ajia Town

Senior Research Assistant, Molecular Biology

Portland, Oregon, United States

About

Passionate laboratory scientist with over 20 years of molecular biology experience. Focused on engaging cooperatively in innovative research while continuing to learn advanced laboratory techniques.

Experience

  • Research Associate at Heinrich Lab, OHSU
    Aug 2001 - Present · 25 yrs

    Independently and cooperatively managed projects to investigate targeted therapy treatments of GIST (gastrointestinal stromal tumors), incorporating all aspects of cell line creation, cloning, mutation analysis, sequence verification, drug testing, data analysis, experiment design, troubleshooting, and reagent optimization. http://www.heinrich-corless.net/

  • Research Technician at Shaw Lab, Washington University School of Medicine, Dept of Pathology
    Jun 1999 - Aug 2001 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    Responsible for conducting experiments on independent projects involving signaling of BRAF and other tyrosine kinases, ordering lab supplies, making buffers and reagents, operating lab sequencers, and supporting graduate students and post-docs with projects.