Jaclyn Foisy
Tufts University  25 Chamberlain Street, Hopkinton, MA  774-278-8361  Jaclyn.Foisy@tufts.edu
Education
Tufts University Medford, MA.
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering. Expected graduation: May 2016
Current GPA: 3.58, Dean's List 6/6 Semesters.
Research Experience
The Kaplan Lab, Medford, MA. September 2015 – May 2016
 Investigating the effects of Ift88 knockdown on primary cilia and cyst formation in a mouse model of PKD.
Developmental and Regenerative Engineering Lab, Medford, MA. September 2013 – May 2015
 Identified behavioral differences between the inflammatory responses of embryonic and adult tendon cells.
 Designed a mechanical bioreactor to apply static load to embryonic tendons and engineered constructs.
 Created a program to objectively measure the optical strain applied to a tendon by a mechanical bioreactor.
Work Experience
Shire Pharmaceuticals, Lexington, MA
Bioanalytical and Biomarker Development Intern, May 2015 – August 2015
 Developed a method to reduce antibody interference in quantitative PK immunoassays to enhance accuracy of
drug quantification in treated patients.
 Began optimizing a neutralizing antibody assay to determine presence of such antibodies in patient samples.
Union Biometrica, Holliston, MA
Biology Intern, May 2014 - August 2014
 Analyzed and optimized flow cytometry and zebra fish imaging instruments.
 Evaluated new sampling component, generated suggestions and alternate design.
 Updated device manuals and maintained documents explaining maintenance scripts.
Nova Biomedical, Waltham, MA
Mechanical Engineering Intern, May 2013 - August 2013, January 2014
 Investigated sensor performance in various glucose solutions after sensors were subjected to different
stresses, analyzed data produced, and compared in long-term studies.
 Examined the insertion/retraction forces on needles of different size and geometry in synthetic tissue.
Relevant Courses (A full list of courses can be found at www.linkedin.com/in/JaclynFoisy)
Engineering Sciences: Electrical Systems, Statics and Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics
Natural Sciences: Physiology, Cells and Organisms, Genetics, Organic Chemistry I, Immunology
Mathematics: Calculus III, Differential Equations, Statistics for Biomedical Engineering,
BME: Tissue Engineering, Molecular Biotechnology, Medical Instruments, Biomaterials, Drug Delivery
Skills
Laboratory: Cell Culture, Column Chromatography, TLC, Gel Electrophoresis, ELISA, Activity Assays
Computer: Visual Basic/Excel, AutoCAD, Inventor, Solidworks, 3D Printing, MATLAB, LabVIEW
Activities
Biomedical Engineering Society Secretary, September 2013 - Present
Breakthrough Undergraduate Research Journal Editor, September 2014 – Present
Academic Resource Center Study Group Tutor (Chemistry 1, 2) September 2015 – Present
Interests
Rock Climbing, Hiking, Volleyball, Travel, Patriots