Christopher L.

PhD Candidate at NYU Grossman

New York, New York, United States

About

interested in pursuing cutting-edge research in chromatin, genomics, and deep learning models in addition to making science accessible for the public.

Experience

  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine (Full-time · 3 yrs 11 mos)
    • PHD Candidate
      Nov 2024 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

    • Graduate Research Assistant
      Aug 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

  • The Rockefeller University (New York City Metropolitan Area)
    • Research Assistant
      Jul 2019 - Jul 2022 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      Li Zhao Laboratory of Evolutionary Genetics and Genomics. -Studied the dynamics and functions of evolutionary young genes including de novo genes. -Skilled in single-cell sample preparation, library preparation, sequencing analysis, and Drosophila genetics among other molecular biology techniques.

    • Lab Manager
      Jul 2019 - Jul 2022 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      Li Zhao Laboratory of Evolutionary Genetics and Genomics -Maintained Drosophila and chemical inventories.

  • Vassar College (10 mos)
    • Student Researcher
      Sep 2018 - May 2019 · 9 mos

      Principal Investigator: Eric Eberhardt, PhD I performed proteomic analysis on heat shock response in E. coli. I utilized two-dimensional gel electrophoresis and LC-MS/MS to understand how heat shock affected protein expression.

    • Supplemental Instructor
      Aug 2018 - May 2019 · 10 mos

      Provide peer tutoring to general chemistry students. Roles include making weekly review sheets, holding weekly problem-solving sessions and office hours, and assisting in laboratory reports. Additionally a tutor in organic chemistry and biochemistry.

  • Research Intern at New York University
    Jun 2018 - Aug 2018 · 3 mos

    Research Experience for Undergraduates in Chemical Biology Principal Investigator: Nate Traaseth, PhD I developed high-yield protein purification procedures for juxta-membrane domain peptide of FGFR and investigated the binding affinity of the four FGFR isoforms to the PTB domain of FRS2alpha using NMR.

  • Research Intern at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
    May 2017 - Jul 2017 · 3 mos

    Summer Undergraduate Research Program in Molecular Pharmacology Principal Investigator: Thomas Smithgall, PhD I investigated the role of an unstructured domain in the inhibition of Fgr, a non-receptor tyrosine kinase, by a novel drug.