Dr. Katherine Larson

Experience

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  Worcester Polytechnic Institute

  Jan 2011 - May 2012

  Undergraduate Researcher (Major Qualifying Project)

  Design & implement a 3D, in vitro model for skeletal muscle tissue via a scaffoldless gel construction. Condition C2C12 cells to differentiate into myotubes via electrical & mechanical stimulation.

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  BioSurfaces Inc.

  May 2011 - Jan 2011

  2011 Thomas A. Bannon Summer Internship

  Electrospun & tested materials via zone of inhibition & wash studies for a fungal nail treatment. Designed a novel prototype for targeted drug delivery of antifungal agent. Aided in cell culture & histology.

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  Brown University

  Sept 2012 - Jan 2017

  Graduate Student

  Design and execute in vitro and in vivo studies in order to accomplish aims and uncover the mechanical effects and biological mechanisms through which the protein, lubricin (PRG4), acts as a boundary lubricant and anti-inflammatory agent for articular joints. Communicate findings through authoring an assortment of publications culminating in a dissertation entitled "The Role of Lubricin in Mitigating Alterations to Joint Tissues Experiencing Friction." Correspond and coordinate with thesis adviser and committee members in order to accurately and expeditiously accomplish thesis aims. Present research to scientific community at annual conferences. Mostrar menos

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  Technology Ventures Office- Brown University

  Oct 2015 - Jan 2017

  Intern

  Compose marketing write-ups and patentability searches/reports for new technologies.

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  Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

  Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

  Patent Agent

  Perform all aspects of patent prosecution, excluding litigation. Correspond with inventors and product developers in order to provide appropriate patent protection for a wide range of technologies.

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  Burns & Levinson LLP

  Jun 2017 - Jan 2018

  Patent Agent

  Perform patentability searches and reports for business ventures. Draft provisional and non-provisional applications for a variety of biological and mechanical technologies. File aforementioned applications with the USPTO. Correspond with foreign associates, partners, and assistants in order to meet project deadlines. Prepare Office Action responses for foreign and U.S. applications. Exemplary technologies include, but are not limited to, medical diagnostics, medical devices, sensors, and immunology-based cancer treatments. Mostrar menos

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  Ideacharge LLC

  Jan 2018 - now

  President
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  Health Yoga Life

  Jun 2018 - Sept 2019

  Yoga Instructor

  At her home studio, Heath Yoga Life, Katherine teaches cardio’n flow and all level vinyasa classes. Katherine has additional studio experience teaching beginner vinyasa, intermediate vinyasa, restorative yoga, and kundalini yoga classes. Katherine loves to engage her students, assist in alignment or deepening of poses, and integrate nuggets of knowledge, visualizations, reflections, and affirmations into her classes.

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  CozyMind Performance Coaching

  Sept 2019 - now

  CEO

  Create the life and health of your dreams with functional health and performance coaching.

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  MycoScience

  Jan 2020 - Nov 2022

  Marketing & Business Development Specialist
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  Landos Biopharma, Inc.

  Jun 2020 - Jan 2020

  Project Manager

  Performed program management of drug assets at pre-IND and clinical stages. Managed contract research and contract manufacturing organizations for various projects in drug program pipelines.