User:Brian C. Louden

Contact Info


Brian C. Louden Lee Drain Building Department of Biological Sciences Sam Houston State University 1900 Avenue I Huntsville, TX 77341 bcl001@shsu.edu (email) Email me through OpenWetWare

Education
I have been a paramedic and served as a paramedic instructor as well as a National Registry board examiner prior to starting college on a research oriented track (originally pre-med but I'm a convert.) I have a broad background from rescue diving to piloting to radio operations. Now I am wrapping up a BS in Biology and have started a pursuit for my MS in Biology at Sam Houston State University, hoping to advance to Ph.D. eventually.

Research interests

 * 1) Understanding the molecular basis of virulence and antimicrobial resistance of Escherichia coli and Salmonella in humans and animals.
 * 2) Understanding the microbial metagenome and molecular processes associated with putrefaction in order Mammalia with focus on forensic implications in Homo sapiens.
 * 3) Beginning interest in non-horizontal mutation of the T4 bacteriophage in relation to virulence on E. coli strains and associated proteome and protein expression changes.

Useful links

 * Introductory tutorial
 * OpenWetWare help pages

Curriculum Vitae
Brian Christopher Louden

ADDRESS

Work Department of Biological Sciences Box 2116 Sam Houston State University 1900 Avenue I Huntsville, TX 77341 bcl001@shsu.edu

CURRENT POSITION

Laboratory Teaching Assistant (Molecular Biology), Dr. AM Lynne, Department of Biological Science, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX 77341, Start March 2010. Teaching Assistant (Cell Biology), Dr. AR Gaillard, Department of Biological Science, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX 77341, January 2010-Present. Laboratory Teaching Assistant (Microbiology), Dr. AM Lynne, Department of Biological Sciences, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX 77341, August 2009-Present.

Undergraduate Researcher, Dr. AM Lynne, Department of Biological Sciences, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX 77341, May 2009-Present.

EDUCATION

Currently pursuing B.S. Biology, College of Arts and Sciences, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX 77341.

Attending M.S. Biology Classes, College of Arts and Sciences, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX 77341.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Understanding the molecular basis of virulence and antimicrobial resistance of Escherichia coli and Salmonella in humans and animals.

Understanding the microbial metagenome and molecular processes associated with putrefaction in order Mammalia with focus on forensic implications in Homo sapiens.

Beginning interest in non-horizontal mutation of the T4 bacteriophage in relation to virulence on E. coli strains and associated proteome and protein expression changes.

TEACHING AND ACADEMIC WORK EXPERIENCE

Laboratory Teaching Assistant (Molecular Biology), Dr. AM Lynne, Department of Biological Science, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX 77341, Start March 2010. Teaching Assistant (Cell Biology), Dr. AR Gaillard, Department of Biological Science, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX 77341, January 2010-Present. Laboratory Teaching Assistant (Microbiology), Dr. AM Lynne, Department of Biological Sciences, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX 77341, August 2009-Present.

Undergraduate Researcher, Dr. AM Lynne, Department of Biological Sciences, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX 77341, May 2009-Present.

Instructor (First Aid, CPR, AED, First Responder, Professional Rescuer CPR, Bloodbourne Pathogens, Wilderness First Aid), Emergency Care and Safety Institute, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Sadbury, MA 01776, May 2008-Present.

Instructor (CPR, First Aid, Professional Rescuer CPR, Advanced Cardiac Life Support) American Heart Association, Dallas, TX 75231, May 2006-August 2008.

National Registry Of Emergency Medical Technicians Board Examiner, Emergency Consultants Incorporated, Deer Park, TX 77356, May 2006-August 2008.

Instructor (CPR, First Responder, Emergency Medical Technician-Basic, EMT-Intermediate, EMT-Paramedic, Advanced Cardiac Life support, Basic Life Support, Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support), Emergency Consultants Incorporated, Deer Park, TX 77356, May 2006-August 2008.

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

American Society for Microbiology, 2009- present.

National Association of Emergency Medical Service Educators, 2005-2008.

PUBLICATIONS

Lynne, A.M., Primm, T.P., Foerester, H., Spurlin, J.W., Louden, B.C. 2009. General Microbiology 347: Laboratory Manual 6th Ed. Sam Houston State University, Department of Biological Sciences, Huntsville, Texas.

Lynne, A.M., Louden, B.C. 2010. General Microbiology 247: Laboratory Manual 6th Ed. Sam Houston State University, Department of Biological Sciences, Huntsville, Texas.

SPEAKING

Diversity Leadership Conference, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX 77341, March 2010.

Huntsville High School Science Club, Huntsville, TX 77341, March 2010.

Diversity Leadership Conference, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX 77341, March 2009.

Texans for Truthful Textbooks, Capital Building, Austin, TX 78701, May 2010.

OUTREACH

Science Saturdays at Sam, Department of Biological Science, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX 77341

Saturdays at Sam, Department of Biological Science, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX 77341

Huntsville High School Science Club, Huntsville, TX 77341

Community CPR Training 2005-Present.

REFERENCES

Aaron M. Lynne, Ph.D. 125C Lee Drain Building Box 2116 Department of Biological Sciences Sam Houston State University 1900 Avenue I Huntsville, TX 77341 (936) 294-1544 (Office) (936) 294-3940 (FAX) aml027@shsu.edu (email)