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==Contact Info==
==Contact Info==
[[Image:OWWEmblem.png|thumb|right|Brandon J. Klein (an artistic interpretation)]]


* Brandon J. Klein
  Brandon J. Klein
* Loyola Marymount University
  Loyola Marymount University
** 1 LMU Drive MSB #3393
  1 LMU Drive, MSB #3393
** Los Angeles, CA 90045
  Los Angeles, CA 90045
*[[Special:Emailuser/Brandon J. Klein|Email me through OpenWetWare]]
  E-mail: bklein7@lion.lmu.edu


I learned about [[OpenWetWare]] from Dr. Kam Dahlquist, and I've joined to contribute to the Dahlquist Lab page.
*[[Special:Emailuser/Brandon_J._Klein|Email me through OpenWetWare.]]


==Education==
==Education==
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'''Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles'''
* Biology major at Loyola Marymount University
* Major: Biology; Minor: Biochemistry
* Class of 2018
* Expected Graduation Date: May 6, 2018
* Upper division classes taken:
* Upper division courses:
** Mathematics: Intro to Probability and Statistics (Math 360)
**BIOL 351- General Physiology
**BIOL 352-General Physiology Lab
**[https://xmlpipedb.cs.lmu.edu/biodb/fall2015/index.php/Main_Page BIOL/CMSI 367- Biological Databases]
**BIOL 398- Special Studies: Biostatistical Analysis
**CHEM 370- Biochemistry I
**MATH 360- Introduction to Probability and Statistics
 
==Research==
===Current Projects===
 
*Mathematical Modeling Modelling of Gene Regulatory Networks in Yeast
**Date: 01/11/2015 - Present
**Principal Investigator: Dr. Kam D. Dahlquist
**[[Brandon J. Klein Electronic Lab Notebook]]
*“New GenMAPP Analysis of Bordetella pertussis Microarray Data Reveals Pathway Level Responses to Polysaccharide Capsule Deletion”
**Date: 11/03/2015 - Present
**Faculty Mentors: Drs. Kam D. Dahlquist and John David N. Dionisio
*“Characterization of Retinal Thickness Measurements and their Relationship to Visual Acuity in Progressing Cases of Nonneovascular Macular Degeneration”
**Date: 05/18/2015 - Present
**Faculty Mentor: Dr. Lily S. Khadjavi
 
===Presentations===
*'''Klein, Brandon J.''' & Lily S. Khadjavi. Characterization of Retinal Thickness Measurements and their Relationship to Visual Acuity in Progressing Cases of Nonneovascular Macular Degeneration. Experimental Biology 2016, San Diego, CA, April 2016.
 
*Horstmann, Kristen M., Morris, Tessa A., '''Klein, Brandon J.''', Dahlquist, Kam D., Fitzpatrick, Ben G. Mathematical Modeling Reveals Zap1's Role in the Gene Regulatory Network that Controls the Response to Cold Shock in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Loyola Marymount University Eighth Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, Los Angeles, CA, March 2016.
 
===Major Research Interests===


==Research interests==
*Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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**Molecular mechanisms underlying AMD pathology; characterization of genotype-phenotype correlations; transcriptome and epigenome analyses of retinal tissues; stem cell translational research
# Age-related macular degeneration: quantifying progression through statistical models and exploring treatment options such as stem cell therapy.
*Retinal Imaging
# Abiogenesis and the stepwise creation of artificial life from synthesized organic molecules.
**Degeneration of retinal cells in disease conditions, methods for repairing the damage done by degeneration of retinal cells, differentiation of neurons from neuroepithelial progenitors
# Genomics research, particularly with respect to understanding the mechanisms and outcomes of gene expression.
*Bioinformatics and Next-Generation Sequencing Studies


==Work Experience==
==Work Experience==
Ophthalmic technician at Southwestern Eye Associates clinic in Las Vegas
*'''Bioinformatics Lab Teaching Assistant'''
* June 2013 to August 2014
**Employer: Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA
**Dates: August 2016 - Present
 
*'''UCLA Care Extender (Volunteer)'''
**Employer: UCLA Health, Los Angeles, CA
**Dates: January 2016 - Present
**Responsibilities:
***Assisting radiologic technologists during x-ray examinations
***Assisting registered nurses in the treatment of post-operative patients
***Greeting and directing hospital guests
 
*'''Ophthalmic Medical Assistant'''
**Employer: Southwestern Eye Associates, Las Vegas, NV
**Dates: Junes 2015 - August 2015
**Responsibilities:
***Patient work-ups (history taking, refraction, and applanation tonometry)
***Performing OCT exams using the CIRRUS™ Photo 600 (Zeiss)
***Assisting in minor medical procedures
 
*'''Retinal Photographer'''
**Employer: Southwestern Eye Associates, Las Vegas NV
**Dates: July 2013 - August 2014
**Responsibilities:
***Performing OCT exams using the CIRRUS™ Photo 600 (Zeiss)
***Greeting patients and scheduling exams
***Cleaning and maintaining ophthalmic equipment
 
==Academic Passions==
*Biology
**My favorite thing about biology is its capacity to explain the mechanisms of life-knowledge which can be used to doctor and improve our quality of life.
*Computer Science
**My favorite thing about computer science is the manner in which we program mechanisms that resemble cognition. Such explorations help supplement our understanding of information processes and the human brain.


==Publications==
==Hobbies==
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*Music
<biblio>
**I have been a percussionist for nearly a decade and occasionally trifle with recording performances.
#Paper1 pmid=6947258
**My passion for music often extends to listening to a broad swath of genres, from country to indie rock.
#Paper2 pmid=13718526
*Travel
// leave a comment about a paper here
**I enjoy travelling and immersing myself in the various cultures of the world.
#Book1 isbn=0879697164
**Unique locations I have visited include Colombia and China.
</biblio>


==Useful links==
==Important links==
*[[OpenWetWare:Welcome|Introductory tutorial]]
* [[BIOL368/F16 | Bioinformatics Lab Home Page]]
*[[Help|OpenWetWare help pages]]
* [[Brandon J. Klein Electronic Lab Notebook]]
* [[Dahlquist | Dahlquist Lab OpenWetware site]]

Latest revision as of 00:18, 31 August 2016

Contact Info

  Brandon J. Klein
  Loyola Marymount University
  1 LMU Drive, MSB #3393
  Los Angeles, CA 90045
  E-mail: bklein7@lion.lmu.edu

Education

Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles

  • Major: Biology; Minor: Biochemistry
  • Expected Graduation Date: May 6, 2018
  • Upper division courses:
    • BIOL 351- General Physiology
    • BIOL 352-General Physiology Lab
    • BIOL/CMSI 367- Biological Databases
    • BIOL 398- Special Studies: Biostatistical Analysis
    • CHEM 370- Biochemistry I
    • MATH 360- Introduction to Probability and Statistics

Research

Current Projects

  • Mathematical Modeling Modelling of Gene Regulatory Networks in Yeast
  • “New GenMAPP Analysis of Bordetella pertussis Microarray Data Reveals Pathway Level Responses to Polysaccharide Capsule Deletion”
    • Date: 11/03/2015 - Present
    • Faculty Mentors: Drs. Kam D. Dahlquist and John David N. Dionisio
  • “Characterization of Retinal Thickness Measurements and their Relationship to Visual Acuity in Progressing Cases of Nonneovascular Macular Degeneration”
    • Date: 05/18/2015 - Present
    • Faculty Mentor: Dr. Lily S. Khadjavi

Presentations

  • Klein, Brandon J. & Lily S. Khadjavi. Characterization of Retinal Thickness Measurements and their Relationship to Visual Acuity in Progressing Cases of Nonneovascular Macular Degeneration. Experimental Biology 2016, San Diego, CA, April 2016.
  • Horstmann, Kristen M., Morris, Tessa A., Klein, Brandon J., Dahlquist, Kam D., Fitzpatrick, Ben G. Mathematical Modeling Reveals Zap1's Role in the Gene Regulatory Network that Controls the Response to Cold Shock in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Loyola Marymount University Eighth Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, Los Angeles, CA, March 2016.

Major Research Interests

  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration
    • Molecular mechanisms underlying AMD pathology; characterization of genotype-phenotype correlations; transcriptome and epigenome analyses of retinal tissues; stem cell translational research
  • Retinal Imaging
    • Degeneration of retinal cells in disease conditions, methods for repairing the damage done by degeneration of retinal cells, differentiation of neurons from neuroepithelial progenitors
  • Bioinformatics and Next-Generation Sequencing Studies

Work Experience

  • Bioinformatics Lab Teaching Assistant
    • Employer: Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA
    • Dates: August 2016 - Present
  • UCLA Care Extender (Volunteer)
    • Employer: UCLA Health, Los Angeles, CA
    • Dates: January 2016 - Present
    • Responsibilities:
      • Assisting radiologic technologists during x-ray examinations
      • Assisting registered nurses in the treatment of post-operative patients
      • Greeting and directing hospital guests
  • Ophthalmic Medical Assistant
    • Employer: Southwestern Eye Associates, Las Vegas, NV
    • Dates: Junes 2015 - August 2015
    • Responsibilities:
      • Patient work-ups (history taking, refraction, and applanation tonometry)
      • Performing OCT exams using the CIRRUS™ Photo 600 (Zeiss)
      • Assisting in minor medical procedures
  • Retinal Photographer
    • Employer: Southwestern Eye Associates, Las Vegas NV
    • Dates: July 2013 - August 2014
    • Responsibilities:
      • Performing OCT exams using the CIRRUS™ Photo 600 (Zeiss)
      • Greeting patients and scheduling exams
      • Cleaning and maintaining ophthalmic equipment

Academic Passions

  • Biology
    • My favorite thing about biology is its capacity to explain the mechanisms of life-knowledge which can be used to doctor and improve our quality of life.
  • Computer Science
    • My favorite thing about computer science is the manner in which we program mechanisms that resemble cognition. Such explorations help supplement our understanding of information processes and the human brain.

Hobbies

  • Music
    • I have been a percussionist for nearly a decade and occasionally trifle with recording performances.
    • My passion for music often extends to listening to a broad swath of genres, from country to indie rock.
  • Travel
    • I enjoy travelling and immersing myself in the various cultures of the world.
    • Unique locations I have visited include Colombia and China.

Important links

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