
Research Assistant at Iowa State University
Des Moines, Iowa Area

Research Assistant at Iowa State University
Des Moines, Iowa Area
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
May 2006 — Present (3 years 7 months)
Pursuing a PhD in Genetics. Research topics include examining the changes in zeins (seed storage proteins) in transgenic maize and improving nutritional quality of maize using genetic engineering and traditional breeding.
(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; USA; Military industry)
November 1999 — November 2007 (8 years 1 month)
Served as program manager, coordinating a West Nile virus surveillance program spanning 13 states. Conducted surveys for and made recommendations about a variety of health and safety concerns.
(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Government Administration industry)
May 2005 — May 2006 (1 year 1 month)
APHIS (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)
Screening for viral diseases of plants, plant tissue culture and micro-propagation.
PhD , Genetics , 2006 — 2012 (expected)
BS , Biology , 2004 — 2006