Research/Veterinary Experience |
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| Poultry Research Assistant-Dr. Patricia Dunn, DVM, MAM | Summer 2008 |
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| - | Assisted in feces sample collection from layer farms | ||||
| - | Performed chromosomal DNA extraction and PCR analysis on samples for Brachyspira ssp. | ||||
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Learned how to perform AI AGID and pullum plate tests for exhibition birds | ||||
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| Extern-DART Laboratory, Merck Laboratories, Inc. West Point, PA | Spring Break 2008 |
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| - | Practiced rat and rabbit handling and dosing techniques along with SOPs for five rat toxicology necropsies | ||
| - | Performed c-sections on female rats and then examined fetuses internally, externally, and cranially for developmental defects | ||
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| Poultry Research Assistant- Penn State University, University Park, PA | 2007-present |
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| - | Harvest second passage virus from ECEs under the supervision of Dr. Huaguang Lu, D.V.M. at Wiley Laboratory, University Park, PA | ||
| - | Fed, tagged, and managed flock of 400 Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) leghorn-type chickens for research study using strict biosecurity practices | ||
Extern- Penn State University Diagnostic Laboratory, University Park, PA |
Spring Break 2007 |
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| - | Observed and participated in several necropsies involving large and small ruminants and birds | ||
| - | Learned about the different diagnostic tests performed at the laboratory including PCR testing | ||
| - | Followed a case through the lab and wrote my own diagnosis report on the results of the tests | ||
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