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Clayton Bishop
(205) 907-9965 • [email protected]
15 Elm Street • Birmingham, AL • 35213
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/clayton-bishop/b7/a82/590
Education Furman University Greenville, SC Bachelor of Science in Biology May 2015 GPA: 3.50 Mountain Brook High School Birmingham, AL Advanced Diploma 2011
Academic Interests and Relevant Coursework Biology: Specifically interested in Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Introductory Biology Genetics Infectious Disease in Movies Research and Analysis Human Physiology
Ecology Pharmacology & Toxicology Cell Biology Comparative Anatomy & Embryology
Seminar in Biology General Chemistry I, II Organic Chemistry Bio-Organic Chemistry Physics I, II Calculus I, II
Research Experience Furman University 2014 Microbiology Lab Undergraduate Researcher working with Dr. Min-Ken Liao Investigated the effects of land management on the diversity of soil bacterial communities, as well as on presence and diversity of tetracycline-resistant genes
Papers and Presentations Bishop RC, Wood NM, Liao MK. 2015. Tetracycline resistant bacterial communities in soils of different land managements at Furman University. Association of Southeastern Biologists, Annual Meeting, Chattanooga, TN. Furman Engaged Undergraduate Presentation Meeting, Furman University, Greenville, SC. (see https://www.linkedin.com/pub/clayton-bishop/b7/a82/590) Wood NM, Bishop RC, Liao MK. 2015. Bacteria biodiversity from soil of different land managements at Furman University. Association of Southeastern Biologists, Annual Meeting, Chattanooga, TN. Furman Engaged Undergraduate Presentation Meeting, Furman University, Greenville, SC.
Lab and Research Skills Preparation and use of PCR and restriction digest Preparation and interpretation of gel electrophoresis Extensive experience isolating DNA from soil and cultured bacteria Culture and isolation of bacterial colonies using aseptic technique Use of spectrophotometer and microplate reader Proficient at Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Work Experience Cunningham Pathology 2012 Worked as a Preparation Technician assisting Gross Pathologists with transcription and various other duties associated with examination of human tissue samples Worked in Receiving as specimens were delivered from clinics and hospitals Multiple Shadowing Experiences 2011-2014 Shadowed many doctors in both a hospital and clinical setting Orthopedic Surgeon, Family Practitioner, Internist, OB/GYN, ER Physician, Pediatrician North Greenville Hospital 2011-2012 Volunteered reading books to underprivileged children in the Pediatrics waiting room Tennis Camp Counselor 2011 Assisted Camp Director while responsible for teaching my own group of children
Campus Involvement and Achievements Ambassador of Beta Beta Beta 2013-2015 Biological Honor Society with monthly meetings and frequent volunteer opportunities Ambassador for prospective student outreach Member of Alpha Epsilon Delta 2012-2015 Pre-Health Honor Society with monthly meetings and opportunities for medical experience Member of Phi Eta Sigma 2011-2015 Freshman Honor Society Member of Furman University Dean’s List 2011-2015
References Dr. Min-Ken Liao Professor of Biology at Furman University Research Advisor Tel: 864-294-3246 Email: [email protected] Dr. Alison Roark Asst. Professor of Biology at Furman University Tel: 864-294-3757 Email: [email protected]
Dr. Victoria Turgeon Professor of Biology at Furman University Tel: 864-294-3791 Email: [email protected]