alan burke
Adjunct Associate at Columbia University in the City of New York
phd candidate adjunct associate
scientific communicator excited advance therapeutic understanding disease , motivated joy teaching learning . previous lab work 've published neuroinflammation novel approach tumor imaging drug delivery , current work hope break immune therapy myeloid malignancy utilizing t-cell cytotoxicity facilitated novel bi-functional protein . thrive lectern , recent year host zoom meeting , get chance facilitate new learning excitement regard science . whether 'm presenting work , teaching undergraduate fundamental course , opportunity get mind diverse cohort thinker deepen understanding modern science precious . giving lecture , journal club presentation , thesis committee meeting , love opportunity test ability foster engaged understanding material -- challenge repackaging biology concept student wide range background knowledge , justifying method data thesis work expert different discipline , exciting rewarding .
Columbia University in the City of New York
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Teaching Adjunct for the Computing in Context course in Columbia's Department of Computer Science. I was previously a teaching assistant for this course in 2019 and 2020. In both roles, I have handled the Biology context, where students (with no requisite coding experience) use Python to simulate population changes and to map networks of gene- and protein-interactions. The course introduces the capabilities of coding with Python to students whose coursework might not otherwise incorporate coding at all. As a teaching assistant I had the chance to design assignments and rubrics, and I'm excited to take on the rest of the course as an instructor.
New York, United States
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Adjunct Associate
Columbia University in the City of New York
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As a teaching assistant in Chemistry Laboratory and Chemistry Laboratory Lecture courses, I helped students new to concepts of chemistry and new to lab work to get acquainted with the fundamentals. In the lecture, where students were introduced to concepts like acid-base interactions and coordination complexes, we utilized an Active Learning model where in-class collaborative participation built upon videos watched before class. In the laboratory, I led sections of 15-20 students in basic chemistry experiments, such as synthesis of aspirin. Outside of the classroom and lab, I held office hours and facilitated discussions online between students. The Spring 2020 semester was taught online.
New York, New York, United States
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Teaching Assistant
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
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My work focuses on novel immunotherapeutic approaches to acute myeloid leukemia and myeloid dysplastic syndrome, and is expected to be completed early 2022. Outside of the lab I've focused my time on teaching practice as a Teaching Assistant and as an Instructor, as well as teaching development in seminars and programs driven by research on the practices of teaching and learning.
New York, United States
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PhD Candidate
Laboratory for Image Guided Therapeutics
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•Independent project to design a novel, ultrasound-contrast enhancing, nano-scale drug delivery agent for diagnosis and treatment of cancer, under guidance of principal investigator
•Design experiments and protocols
•Assess encapsulation efficiency and cytotoxicity of drug-carrying agent to human colorectal cancer cells
Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area
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Student Researcher
CWRU Office of Undergraduate Admissions
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•Lead a team in training and oversight of a staff of 120 tour guides
•Coordinate University open houses for admitted and prospective students
•Market the University to prospective students and their families
•Promoted to highest undergraduate position for leadership and customer service
Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area
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Tour Guide Training Coordinator
CWRU Office of Undergraduate Admissions
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Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area
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Student Researcher
Philips Healthcare
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Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area
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PET/CT Verification Engineering Co-Op
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Thesis: Overcoming Microenvironment Advantages of Acute Myeloid Leukemia and Myelodysplastic Syndrome.

My doctoral research focuses on survival and growth advantages acquired by leukemic blasts. Among these are mechanisms of immune avoidance, which I endeavor to overcome with novel bi-functional proteins that facilitate cell-to-cell interactions leading to death of leukemic cells.
Pharmacology and Molecular Signaling
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Columbia University in the City of New York
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Bachelor’s Degree
Biomedical Engineering
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Case Western Reserve University
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•Professional Service Fraternity
•Outreach, promotion, and recruitment for March for Marfan, a Walk/Run fundraiser for the Marfan Foundation
Alpha Phi Omega
March for Marfan PR Committee
•Oversee service and philanthropy activities of over 1,500 undergraduate students
•Plan receptions recognizing the service and philanthropy achievements of members of CWRU Greek Life
•Plan service opportunities for students (largest included approximately 300 students)
•Restructured service and philanthropy guidelines to encourage meaningful service-based relationships with the Cleveland community
CWRU Interfraternity Congress
Vice President of Service
•Fraternity Mission: "Building Balanced Men", achieved through a commitment to Sound Mind and Sound Body
•Cardinal Principles: Virtue, Diligence, and Brotherly Love
•As Sigma Coordinator: introduced new members to the rights and responsibilities of Brotherhood, organized events designed to foster personal growth in academics, leadership, and professionalism
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Sigma (New Member) Coordinator
•Designed entertainment schedule for University's largest campus fundraiser (over $60,000 for the American Cancer Society)
•Assisted the other Chairs in event planning, recruiting, fundraising
Relay for Life CWRU
Entertainment Co-Chair
Improving Performance of Nano-Scale Ultrasound Contrast Agents Using N,N diethylacrylamide Stabilization
Nanomedicine
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27565686
Ultrasound Imaging Beyond the Vasculature with New Generation Contrast Agents
WIREs Nanomedicine and Nanobiotechnology
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ABSTRACT: Rat models have emerged as a common tool to study neuroinflammation to intracortical microelectrodes. While a number of studies have attempted to understand the factors resulting in neuroinflammation using rat models, a complete understanding of key mechanistic pathways remains elusive. Transgenic mouse models, however, could facilitate a deeper understanding of mechanistic pathways due to an ease of genetic alteration. Therefore, the goal of the present study is to compare neuroinflammation following microelectrode implantation between the rat and the mouse model. Our study suggests that subtle differences in the classic neuroinflammatory markers exist between the animal models at both two and sixteen weeks post implantation. Most notably, neuronal densities surrounding microelectrodes were significantly lower in the rat model at two weeks, while similar densities were observed between the animal models at sixteen weeks. Physiological differences between the species and slight alterations in surgical methods are likely key contributors to the observed differences. Moving forward, we propose that differences in the time course of neuroinflammation between the animal models should be considered when trying to understand and prevent intracortical microelectrode failure.
A comparison of neuroinflammation to implanted microelectrodes in rat and mouse models
Biomaterials
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0142961214003512#
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Excellence in Service in Pharmacology
Awarded to select Juniors and Seniors for 2014-2015 academic year, renewable for following year
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Case Alumni Association Scholarship
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Outstanding Sophomore - Case School of Engineering
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Outstanding Sophomore - Sigma Phi Epsilon
Grant awarded for research during 10-week period of Summer 2014
Selected by reviewers including faculty, post-doctorates, and advanced graduate students
Awarded based on strength and educational value of project proposal and support of faculty sponsor
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Provost Summer Undergraduate Research Grant (P-SURG)
Awarded to students achieving a GPA of 3.750 or higher
Awarded Fall 2012-present
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Dean's High Honors List
Maintained through present semester
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National Merit Scholarship
Awarded for academic achievement; maintained through present semester
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University Scholarship
Biomaterials
EBME 306
Biophysiology I
EBME 201
Biophysiology II
EBME 202
Chemistry of Materials
ENGR 145
Circuits and Instrumentation
ENGR 210
Computer Programming (Matlab)
ENGR 131
Materials Properties and Design
EMSE 276
Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 223
Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 224
Physical Chemistry I
EMAC 351
Polymer Chemistry
EMAC 370
Polymer Processing
EMAC 377
Polymers Properties and Design
EMAC 276
Principles of Biomedical Instrumentation
EBME 310
Research and Development Training
EBME 328
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Arlington, VA
Andrew C.
Principal, Strategy & Optimization at Promontory and Board Member at Murphy's Backpacks
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San Diego, CA
Harsha Chandupatla
Managed Services Consultant
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Chicago, IL
Reema Rao-Patel
Brand Strategy Consultant // Booked through March
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Chicago, IL
A. Vishnu Pandurangadu, MD, FACEP
MBA Venture Capital Intern at VCapital | Kellogg MBA Candidate
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New York, NY
Izzet Can Akkus
Strategy Director | Fintech Venture Capital
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San Francisco, CA
Ryan Reiger
VP at Blackrock | Strategy | Capital Markets | Wharton MBA
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Columbus, OH
Charlie Topel
Housing Systems Coordinator at The Ohio State University
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Chesapeake, VA
Jaimee Miller
Loan Processor at Veteran's Lending Group
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New York, NY
Julia Debski
Senior Account Executive at SUTTON
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Fort Worth, TX
Sydney (Bivert) Parker
Recruiting Manager at Addison Group
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Plano, TX
Katie McTavish
HR & Admin Recruiter at Addison Group
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Boulder, CO
Jenna Rimel
Biochemistry PhD Candidate, CU Boulder
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Greater Philadelphia
Lark Perez
Associate Professor at Rowan University
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New York City Metropolitan Area
Jocelin Kalish
PhD Candidate - Pharmacology at Weill Cornell Graduate School
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Iran
Zahra Sharif
PhD candidate of pharmacoeconomics and pharma management/ at Shahid beheshti University of  Medical Sciences
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New York, NY
Jennifer Chan
Pharmacology PhD at Mount Sinai School of Medicine
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Gainesville, FL
Markia Bowe
PhD Candidate in the Orthopaedic Biomedical Engineering Lab at the University of Florida.
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Redmond, WA
Markelle Rich
Sr. Talent Manager
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Jaffrey, NH
Hutch Hutchinson
Senior Lecturer at Boston University Questrom School of Business
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Durban
Alan Burke
chairman at Arb Holdings
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Barbados
Alan Burke
Chief Surf Instructor-BURKIE SURF SCHOOL
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United Arab Emirates
Alan Burke
Executive Director
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Ireland
Alan Burke
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Philadelphia, PA
Alan Burke
Owner at Dr. Alan Burke, MD
Macromolecular Science and Engineering: Case Western Reserve University
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