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(Megan has now left the Lab to go to Grad school)
Megan Conlon
Education and Training
University of Michigan - Corentin Cras-Méneur LabResearch Technician Associate Oct 2011-July 2013
Currently studying pancreatic growth and development using differential expression of components of cell signaling pathways in vitro and in vivo.
University of Michigan - Sophie Paczesny LabTemporary Laboratory Assistant Sept 2010-Feb2011Research Laboratory Technician Senior Feb 2011-July 2011
Project: Identifying Biomarkers of Chronic Graft vs Host Disease
Michigan State University - Sheng Yang He LabUndergraduate Laboratory Assistant 2009-2010
Along with general lab maintenance, assisted researchers with projects designed to characterize phenotypes of Arabadopsis using techniques such as: DNA and RNA extraction, PCR, rtPCR, and agarose gel electrophoresis.
Michigan State University 2005-2010Bachelor of Science in Physiology
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Research Interest
My intent is to apply to graduate school in the fall of 2012 and pursue and PhD in cellular and molecular biology. My time working as a laboratory technician has cemented my interest in science as a career, and given me valuable tools to accomplish my goals.