Curriculum Vitae

Emily Hansen

CONTACT INFORMATION
Email:
Permanent Address
hansen49@rowan.edu
Greater Philadelphia Area

Website:
Temporary Address www.emilyhansenonline.weebly.com
Cooper Medical School at Rowan University

Department of Biomedical Sciences LinkedIn:

401 South Broadway https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyhansen8/
Camden, New Jersey 08103

EDUCATION

Rowan University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Stratford, NJ. Ph.D. of Biomedical
Sciences, entry Fall 2020.

Radford University, Radford, VA. B.S. Biology, Psychology Minor. Cumulative GPA- 3.919, Major
GPA- 4.0.

Bishop Eustace Preparatory School, Pennsauken, NJ. 2017. High School Diploma, National
Honor Society, French Honor Society, French Excellence Award recipient, English Honor Society,
Best of the Best Camden County Award recipient, Science Honor Society.

Senior Year GPA: 4.51.

Relevant Coursework - Rowan University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

Fundamentals of Neuroscience

Experimental Design

Lab Rotations (Cell and Molecular Biology) – 1,2, &3

Relevant Coursework - Radford University

BIOL 301 Bioethics BIOL 481 ST: Human Evolution

BIOL 383 Molecular Forensic Biology BIOL 489 Field Biology: Phenology
BIOL 433 Cancer Biology BIOL 491 Directed Study & Research
BIOL 491 Directed Study & Research PSYC 393 Psyc of Human Sexuality
BIOL 491 Directed Study & Research CHEM 101 General Chemistry
BIOL 491 Directed Study & Research CHEM 112 General Chemistry II
PSYC 121 Introductory Psychology MATH 119 Mathematics for Biology
PSYC 230 Lifespan Development PSYC STAT 200/219 Introduction to Statistics
PSYC 378 Brain and Behavior BIOL 131 Ecology & Adaptation-Biol
Conn
PSYC 343 Social Psychology
BIOL 132 Biology of Cells and PSYC 365 Positive Psychology
Microorganisms (4)
BIOL 232 Organismal Biology
BIOL 231 Genetics, Evolution, &
CHEM 301 Organic Chemistry I
Organismal Biology (4)
CHEM 302 Organic Chemistry II
BIOL 460 Adv Seminar Biology
BIOL 481 The Great Indoors (indoor
BIOL 160 Intro Seminar Biology biome)
HLTH 200 Wellness Lifestyle BIOL 434 Evolutionary Development

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Cooper Medical School at Rowan University
Ph.D. Thesis research and Laboratory Tech under Dr. Jim Holaska, Ph.D.

March 2020- Current

Research Overview: Study of nuclear stability and cancer metastasis

Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

Three seven-week laboratory rotations to find fit in Ph.D. thesis lab

September 2020 – February 2021.

Research Objective 1- Immunohistochemistry and Immunofluorescence of mouse and human tumor tissue

Research Mentor 1- Dr. James Holaska

Research Objective 2- CRISPR of c. tropicalis

Research Mentor 2- Dr. Ronald Ellis

Research Objective 3- Site Directed Mutagenesis in S. Cerevisiae

Research Mentor 3- Dr. Michael Henry

Laboratory of Molecular Systematics and Evolution

Salamander Identification and Less-invasive Sampling
Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020 (Through March)
Research Objectives: Completing DNA isolation of Salamanders with the goal of species
identification as well as finding a less-invasive DNA collection technique. For details and my
most recent abstract please go to: https://emilyhansenonline.weebly.com/independent-research-
salamanders.html

Field and Laboratory research:

Location: Appalachian New River Valley - Selu Conservancy, Radford, VA.
Explored: Bioinformatics, species identification on a physical and molecular level, and DNA
extraction, preservation, amplifying, and isolating.
Research Mentor: Dr. Robert Sheehy, Radford University
RELATED CONFERENCES ATTENDED: Radford University Student Engagement Forum: Spring
2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019

Laboratory of Molecular Systematics and Evolution

DNA Isolation Kit Review
Fall 2019, Spring 2020
Research Objectives: To create a peer-reviewed publication for educators including details on
various DNA extraction, isolation, and amplification test kits for comparison purposes. This
process is still in-progress.
Laboratory Research: Extracted DNA from a variety of species and isolating the DNA through
test kits and procedures such as DNeasy, Puregene, “Glass Milk,” “hot shot,” and more.
Extensive PCR and electrophoresis was completed.
Location: Radford University
Research Mentor: Dr. Robert Sheehy, Radford University

Field Biology: Phenology

Spring 2019
Research Objectives: Monitoring the presence and health of plants, animals, and salamanders
in the New River Valley area and submitting data to the National Phenology Network and
Radford University.
Locations: Selu Conservancy and Wildwood Park in Radford, VA, 24141.
Field and laboratory research: Used field cameras, coverboards, and NPN observation
guidelines to collect information on mammals, birds, amphibians, invasive plants, and spring
ephemerals to be submitted. For more information please view my website tabs: “Wildlife
Camera Project,” “Invasive Plant Phenology,” “Salamander Trapping,” and “Spring
Wildflowers.”
Research mentors: Dr. Christine Small, Radford University

RESEARCH/SOFTWARE PROFICIENCIES
Field Skills: Plant identification, animal species identification, field-camera procedure and
interpretation of results, coverboard procedure and interpretation of results, salamander
trapping, and salamander identification
Laboratory Skills: DNA isolation, Puregene DNA Kit, DNeasy DNA kit, “Glass Milk” isolation
procedure, “Hot Shot” isolation procedure, Nanodrop, PCR, electrophoresis, Barcode of Life
Database and related database navigation, Bioinformatics, Figure-making for presentation
purposes.
Software Proficiencies: Clustal Omega, JMP, Sav, Microsoft excel, word, Microsoft PowerPoint

EMPLOYMENT:
Graduate Ph.D. Fellowship- September 2020 –
Rowan University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Cooper Medical School at Rowan
University
Ph.D. thesis research and lab tech with concentration of cell and molecular biology.
Related Skills: Data analysis, Cell Imaging, Immunohistochemistry, Immunofluorescence,
CRISPR, transfections, DNA/protein isolation, DNA/protein extraction, DNA preservation, some
vector insertion into plasmids and site-directed mutagenesis
Software: ImageJ, Confocal, Cell imaging technology, apE
Achievements: Successfully completed three seven-week rotations (4.0 Average) and formed
agreement with permanent Ph.D. mentor and lab.

Head of Accounting and Accounts Receivable- August 2017-September 2020

Webappclouds, LLC., SalonClouds+, and SalonConnect by SalonClouds+
Runs month-to-month operations and makes collections on delinquent accounts. In charge of
communication with corporate accounts as well as individual projects.
Related Skills: leadership, interpersonal, management
Software: Quickbooks, Remotebooks, Multiple Payment Terminals, custom payment software,
Teamviewer, Proficient in Google Docs and Google Sheets, Invoice Ninja, Zoho invoice, Capsule,
Slack
Achievements: Participated in developing a new billing system to make billing efficient
Project Management & software testing- June 2017-present (as needed)
Webappclouds, LLC & SalonClouds+
Serves as main communication between clients and developers, effectively communicates the
clients’ desires with international developers, internal tech support, and designers. Also in
charge of data input, product testing, and general troubleshooting.
Related Skills: Management, customer support, communication across language barriers,
adaptability to custom projects/software, communication/teamwork, website customization,
understanding of SEO, PPC, & SMO.
Software: Basecamp, Custom software, Jotform, custom intake forms, Teamviewer,
dashboards, Capsule, Slack, Google Sheets/Docs

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
Note Taker- Radford University – Fall semester 2017, Spring semester 2018
Adventures for Change- Removal of Invasive plants- Fall 2017
American Red Cross – Front Desk & related matters- September 2016
Alice Costello Elementary- Field Hockey Assistant Coach- Fall 2015

REAL-LIFE APPLICATION OF HEALTH SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

Caretaker – October 2016 – August 2017, February 2020- Current: Part-time Parental Caretaker

MEMBERSHIPS
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club- President – Fall 2018- Spring 2020
Next Generation Excellence Scholar/Citizen Leader – Fall 2017- Spring 2020
High School Honor Societies- see High School for details

CERTIFICATIONS
Laboratory Safety and Research Conduct Responsibility
Course Completion, CITI Program
Issued Aug 2020, Expires Aug 2023

Occupational Health and Safety Program (OHS) Certification

American Association for Labratory Animal Science (IACUC) and Radford University
Issued January 2018

CPR & AED

American Red Cross New Jersey Region
Issued January 2017- Expired January 2019

REFERENCES:
Please contact hansen49@rowan.edu for references!