ALEX SCHIFFER
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Biotech Researcher

Research biologist with a strong background in molecular biology, extensive microscopy experience, and experience utilizing an array of lab techniques in multiple model organisms

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Work Experience

Boston Children's Hospital

Oct. 2016 - Present

Investigated genetic mechanisms of blood vessel development using knock-down and knock-out techniques in Danio rerio (zebrafish) and Mus musculus (mice).

Northeastern University

Aug. 2016 - Oct. 2016

Investigated oxidative stress response and their effect on aging in C. elegans (nematodes) using CRISPR/Cas9 to introduce specific mutations into candidate genes.

University of Central Florida

Jan. 2013 - May 2015

Investigated distribution and diversity of zooplankton across the United States using custom R scripts and large EPA data sets.

Education

Boston University, M.Eng. Biomedical Engineering

May 2016

University of Central Florida, B.S. Biology

May 2015

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