User:Jessica Keenan
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keenanj AT mit DOT edu
Research
September 2007 - Present
- Whitehead Institute for Biological Research, Reddien Lab - Undergraduate Researcher
- Currently using qRT-PCR to verify expression patterns of specific molecules in planarian regeneration.
June - August 2007
- Wistar Institute, Showe Lab - Intern
- Validated miRNA expression in smoker and healthy peripheral blood mononuclear cells using qRT-PCR
- Worked to create a procedure to reduce globin mRNA for RNA samples collected with the PAXgene method
January - May 2007
- Whitehead Institute for Biological Research, Reddien Lab - Undergraduate Researcher
- Implemented a microarray technique to isolate monoclonal antibodies against planarians
- Worked to develop a technique for successful cell transplant between planarians
