Automation Core People
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Amy Avery Research Lab Technologist
Education B.S, M.S. in biology,
UMass/Boston
Interests Molecular
biology, automation
My undergraduate research project involved the identification of Y-chromosome-specific
markers to study the genetic evolution of sex chromosomes in dioecious
plants. This expanded into a graduate project and an opportunity to
establish the automated DNA sequencing facility at UMass/Boston. Since
I joined the CCIB in 2003, I have enjoyed contributing to both the
research automation and DNA sequencing departments. The continuing
advancements in automation make this an exciting field. |
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John Darga
Senior Research Lab Technologist
Education B.S., M.S. in biology, UMass/Dartmouth
InterestsHigh-throughput screening of cDNA libraries via luminescence-based reporters
My Master’s thesis research involved the identification and characterization of sulfidogenic bacteria from Bahamian blue holes. As a grad student I had the pleasure of spending a summer working in Mitch Sogin’s lab at the MBL at Woods Hole on the Giardia genome project, where I received my introduction to laboratory automation. In my spare time I play guitar and I play right field for the Death Hawks, a Providence Charity Baseball team. |
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Adrian Idrizi Research Automation Technician
Education B.A., Connecticut College
Interests Molecular biology, biotechnology, music, socializing with friends
My undergraduate honors thesis involved the use of DNA fingerprinting methods to study diversity of denitrifying bacteria in salt marshes. I recently joined the Automation Group as a research technician and aspire to learn as much as possible about the various ongoing projects at CCIB. I look forward to working with other investigators on the many exciting projects they engage in. In my leisure time, I like listening to music and socializing with friends.
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