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Jason Johnston

Jason Johnston

Postdoctoral Fellow

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Lead Laboratory Scientist at University of Kentucky HealthCare

  • Education

    • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

      1994 - 1999
      Bachelor's degree Microbiology and Immunology

      Activities and Societies: Microbiology Club Performed undergraduate research characterizing a previously unidentified bioluminescent bacterium.

    • University of Alabama at Birmingham

      1999 - 2004
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Microbiology and Immunology

      Characterized manganese-dependent regulation of Streptococcus pneumoniae and its role in virulence. Demonstrated the importance of manganese transport in virulence and defense against oxidative stress.

  • Experience

    • University of Iowa

      Dec 2003 - Aug 2008
      Postdoctoral Fellow

      • Characterized the role of sialic acid transport in the pathogenesis of Haemophilus influenzae.• Characterized the regulation of sialic acid transport and catabolism and demonstrated a novel interaction between two transcription factors.• Used microarray analysis to identify differentially regulated genes in biofilm cell populations.• Mentored undergraduate students.

    • University of Kentucky

      Sept 2008 - Jun 2013
      Assistant Professor

      • Conducted independent research characterizing transcriptional regulatory networks that impact the pathogenesis of Haemophilus influenzae.• Characterized the role of heme and surface proteins in biofilm development of Haemophilus influenzae.• Supervised graduate students, undergraduate students, research technicians, and a postdoctoral research associate.• Lectured in courses on bacterial pathogenesis, genetics, DNA replication, and transcriptional regulation for medical, graduate, and dental students.• Taught medical students basic diagnostic methods in a laboratory course.• Monitored safety protocols and maintained accurate safety records for the laboratory. Show less

    • United States Postal Service

      Dec 2014 - Oct 2020
      Supervisor, Customer Service Support

      At the direction of the Postmaster, I perform data analysis and produce reports to aid management in improving efficiency and performance.

    • University of Kentucky HealthCare

      Oct 2020 - Sept 2023
      Laboratory Scientist

    • University of Kentucky

      Sept 2023 - now
      Lead Laboratory Scientist

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Molecular Biology

      American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
      Jan 2024