Todd Blakely Jr

Todd Blakely Jr

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Graduate Student

  • Education

    • Vanderbilt University

      2021 -
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Chemical Biology
    • University of Puget Sound

      2015 - 2019
      Bachelor of Science - BS Biochemistry
  • Experience

    • University of Puget Sound

      Aug 2015 - May 2019

      I worked with students in the lab with learning disabilities to help test their understanding of concepts, keep them focused, and manage any student conflicts. Conducted research concerning the mutation of a specific glycosidase (BSNagZ) to chemo-enzymatically synthesize small peptidoglycan fragments to be used as either lysozyme substrates for infected wound diagnosis, substrates for enzyme screening or substrates for antibiotic research.

      • Laboratory Assistant

        Jan 2019 - May 2019
      • Laboratory Accommodations officer

        Jan 2019 - May 2019
      • Laboratory Researcher

        May 2018 - May 2019
      • Athletic Director's Assistant

        Aug 2015 - May 2019
    • Total Home Renovations Inc.

      May 2016 - May 2019
      Construction Worker

      Took part in home renovations, landscaping, demolition, carpentry, interior/exterior panting, dry-walling, carpentry and glass installation.

    • Self-employed

      Jan 2019 - Aug 2021
      Private Tutor
    • JCC Chicago

      Jul 2019 - Aug 2021
      Reading Tutor
    • Engis Corporation

      Sept 2019 - Mar 2020
      Laboratory Technician
    • Abbott

      Mar 2020 - Jul 2020
      Associate Scientist

      Immunoassay tester for Alinity testing group

    • Northwestern University - The Feinberg School of Medicine

      Jul 2020 - Aug 2021
      Post Baccaluareate Research Fellow

      I am currently studying the role of sox6 and sonic hedgehog in nerve development using mice models. I hope to elucidate the magnitude at which each gene contributes to nerve regeneration in Schwann cells.

    • Vanderbilt University

      Aug 2021 - now
      Graduate Research Fellow
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Mathematics Tutor, Classroom assistant

      Issued by Henry J. Kaiser Jr. Elementary School on Sept 2012
      Henry J. Kaiser Jr. Elementary SchoolAssociated with Todd Blakely Jr
    • Construction Worker

      Issued by Habitat for Humanity International on May 2011
      Habitat for Humanity InternationalAssociated with Todd Blakely Jr