Gabrielle Winters Bostwick

Experience

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  Hopkins Marine Station, Stanford University

  Jan 2008 - Nov 2008

  Laboratory Technician
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  The Scripps Research Institute

  Jun 2010 - Mar 2011

  California Institute of Regenerative Medicine Intern
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  University of Florida College of Medicine

  Aug 2011 - Dec 2018

  Graduate Student Researcher

  SKILLS AND TECHNIQUESLaboratory skills include general molecular biology (RNA/DNA handling and molecular cloning), sequencing-library construction, Illumina and Ion Torrent sequencing, in situ hybridization, various microscopy techniques. Invertebrate laboratory skills include cephalopod and gastropod neuronal microdissection, specializing in single-cell isolation and sequencing of octopus brain and arm cord neurons.Computational skills include genome/transcriptome data assembly (RSEM, Trinity), annotation, mapping (STAR, Tophat/Bowtie), quantification (Cufflinks, edgeR), expression analysis (DESeq, Partek), and data visualization (UCSC genome browser, COGE, IGV) and interpretation.Field skills include SCUBA diving (AAUS Scientific Diver/Notrox/Rescue Certified), plankton tows, boating skills (knots, net handling, navigation, comfort at sea for multi-week voyages) marine invertebrate identification (especially using a dissecting microscope in rough seas), cephalopod, gastropod, and echinoderm husbandry, and gross dissection. Show less

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  University of Florida

  Aug 2011 - Dec 2018

  I completed my PhD in Medical Sciences, with an emphasis in Neuroscience. My PhD research used interdisciplinary approaches (Next-gen Sequencing, bioinformatics, molecular cloning, and anatomical mapping) to localize expression of putative secretory molecules in Octopus brains. I identified over 140 distinct (and in most cases novel) secretory molecules in Octopus neuronal transcriptomes which appear to be expressed in unique (previously unreported) neuronal subtypes and glia-like cells. This exciting and challenging project has not only developed my computational, technical, and analytical skills, but has given me the opportunity to expand my problem-solving abilities. My work with cephalopods (non-model organisms) has broadened my perspective of the challenges that come with innovative experiments. I am confident working independently and as part of a team to overcome these unique challenges.In addition to my laboratory work, I have been part of a collaborative biodiversity initiative attempting to sequence and monitor extant organisms in the world's oceans. My role in the project was to collect, identify, and process (prepare sequencing libraries) plankton samples from around the world. This portion of my PhD research required me to report to marine stations or international ports and board a personal or research vessel for extended collection expeditions. These expeditions varied extensively with regard to vessel type/capacity, crew background, and duration, so each venture required me to quickly and seamlessly integrate into a new working environment. I always enjoyed working with new people on these expeditions and each venture was incredibly successful.Finally, I have had many opportunities to teach and mentor younger students. I have enjoyed being involved in marine research outreach courses for K-12 students, as well as working intensively with one to three individual undergraduate student for summer internships. Show less

  • PHD Candidate

    Oct 2013 - Dec 2018

  • Graduate Student Researcher

    Aug 2011 - Oct 2013
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  Daytona State College

  Jan 2019 - May 2020

  Adjunct Faculty

  • Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lead Instructor (Entire course)o Prepared & presented all lectures and laboratory exercises, designed examinations, and evaluated students• Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Instructor*Note, I adjusted all teaching content to a user-friendly online format after onset of COVID-19 pandemic with little advanced noticed. This included rapid adaptive problem solving in collaboration with textbook and online platform developers

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  University of Florida

  Jul 2019 - Jun 2020

  Research Scientist
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  Flagler College

  Aug 2019 - Apr 2020

  Adjunct Professor

  • Independent instructor for Environmental Science (Ecology, Biodiversity, Natural Resource Use and Management, Food Industry Management, Environmental Policies, Ocean Acidification, Pollution, & Climate Change) and Biology (Genetics, Cellular/Molecular Biology, Metabolism, Basic Biochemistry, & Evolution) classroom and laboratory courses. • Developed laboratory, field, and classroom activities, exams, and reports to enhance students learning experiences and measure progress for both science and non-science majors. *Note, I adjusted all teaching content to a user-friendly online format after onset of COVID-19 pandemic with little advanced noticed. This included rapid adaptive problem solving in collaboration with textbook and online platform developers Show less

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  Octant

  Jun 2020 - Jun 2022

  Laboratory Manager
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  Ocean Genome Atlas Project

  Jan 2021 - now

  Scientific Advisory Board Member & Laboratory Designer
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  San Francisco State University

  Jun 2022 - now

  Postdoctoral Research Fellow