Matthew J. Stebbins
20 N. Blair St.
Apt. 207
Madison, WI 53703
815-451-6108
mstebbins@wisc.edu
Objective:
To obtain a graduate level internship within the biotechnology field
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI
Supervisors: Sean P. Palecek, Ph.D. and Eric V. Shusta, Ph.D.
Estimated Graduation 2016 with Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering
Iowa State University
Ames, IA
Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering
Summa Cum Laude
2011-Present
2007-2011
Professional Experiences
Chemical Engineering Department
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI
2011-Present
PROJECT:
Development of a human blood brain barrier (BBB) model derived from human stem cells.
POSITION:
GRADUATE RESEARCH SCIENTIST
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Probing developmental signaling pathways to model in vivo BBB development
Culturing and engineering inducible knockdown stem cell lines
Presented Ethan Lippmann’s research at the 2012 Gordon Conference—Barriers of the
Central Nervous System
Center for Biorenewable Chemicals
Iowa State University
Ames, IA
2009-2011
PROJECT:
Metabolic engineering of E. coli fatty acid pathway for applications in biorenewable
chemicals.
POSITION:
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SCIENTIST in Dr. Laura Jarboe’s laboratory.
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Led growth curve experiments on short chain fatty acid toxicity in E. coli bacteria
Developed procedure to extract fatty acids from cell membranes and quantitatively
analyze results using gas chromatography
Trained graduate and undergraduate students in the extraction protocols I developed
Presented research at 2010 Iowa State University Honors Research Symposium
Presented research at 2010 AIChE National Student Poster Competition
Bioengineering Department
Martin Luther Universität Halle-Wittenberg
Halle, Germany
Summer 2010
PROJECT:
Enzymatic cross-linkage of protein for applications in pharmacology, agriculture, and
biodegradable plastic.
POSITION:
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SCIENTIST. Funded by Research in Science and Engineering
(RISE) Scholarship through German Academic Exchange program.
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Worked in an international laboratory representing colleagues from 13 countries
Developed methods to analyze mass transfer and reaction chemistry for biopolymers
Optimized facial mask and fish food solutions made from algae
Attended RISE 2010 Conference in Heidelberg, Germany
LyondellBasell Industries
Clinton, IA
Summer 2009
PROJECT:
Low Density Polyethylene Unit.
POSITION:
PROCESS ENGINEERING INTERN
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Led project and group meetings on steam line improvements
Designed a new heat exchanger for the unit with $35,000 in projected savings
Chemical and Biological Engineering Department
Iowa State University
Ames, IA
Spring 2008
PROJECT:
Biopolymer engineering for stem cell regeneration therapy in spinal cord injuries.
POSITION:
UNDERGRADUATE BIOPOLYMER ENGINEER in Dr. Surya Mallapragada’s laboratory.
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Constructed polymer conduits for stem cell growth matrices at spinal cord injury sites
Prepared polystyrene gravity casts for stem cell cultures
Prepared solutions for spinal cord regenerative therapies
Skills and Interests
Skills: PCR, gel electrophoresis, gas chromatography, SDS-PAGE electrophoresis, Western Blots, mammalian
tissue culture, bacterial tissue culture, recombinant DNA delivery via lentiviral transduction
Interests: Pharmaceutical development, product development for tissue culture, biomedical devices, drug
delivery, stem cell technologies, signaling pathways in human development and disease
Activities and Honors
National Science Foundation Graduate Student Research Fellowship Honorable Mention
American Institute of Chemical Engineering (AIChE)
 2010-2011 Treasurer
 Regional Conference Committee: Organized banquet, logistics, and t-shirt for ISU 2010 AIChE Conference
Tau Beta Pi
Top 2% of Engineering Class
Dean’s List Fall 2007-Spring 2010
ISU Symphony Orchestra Principal Bassoonist