Crystal L. Davenport Education 190 Pleasant Grove Rd Apt. N1 Ithaca, NY 14850 Cell: 864-415-3831 Crystad864@gmail.com Division of Nutritional Sciences Cornell University 210 Savage Hall Ithaca, NY 14853 CLD87@cornell.edu Ph.D. Molecular Nutrition, Cornell University, Expected Graduation 2015. Minors: Genomics; Animal Nutrition. Thesis in progress. B.S. Animal and Veterinary Science, Clemson University, Graduated 2010 .Thesis Title: Effect of Experimentally Induced Hypothyroidism on Ascorbic Acid Production in Commercial Broilers. Professional Experience Teaching Experience Routinely aid in modifying, editing, and clarifying NIH, USDA, and industry (Egg Nutrition Center, DSM, Balchem) grants for both the Caudill lab and individual graduate/post doctoral students. Routinely provide assistance with A exam proposals and specific aims for A exams. Teaching Assistant for NS 3410 "Anatomy and Physiology" Spring 2011 Teaching Assistant for NS 1150 "Nutrition, Health and Society" Fall 2011 Supervised and taught RT-PCR/QPCR techniques for two rotating graduate students simultaneously Supervised and guided undergraduate through analyzing RT-PCR/QPCR data Tutored undergraduates in organic chemistry, Animal Nutrition I, and Animal Nutrition II Taught masters level students how to use SAS for statistical analysis University Level Teacher Training (Cornell Center for Teaching Excellence) Understanding Undergraduate Learners (completed Spring 2012) Enhancing Teaching with Technology (completed Fall 2012) Assessing Learning (completed Fall 2012) Teaching Research Skills (completed Fall 2012) Research Experience Impact of Dietary Choline on Breastmilk Quality and Breastmilk Choline/DHA/Free Amino Acids. Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. Thesis under Dr. Marie Caudill, ongoing. Work with RT-PCR/QPCR techniques and data analysis mRNA microarray data analysis (in conjunction with the Cornell Statistical Consulting Unit) Metabolome data analysis (in conjunction with Metabolon Inc.) LC-MS analysis of plasma and breastmilk for choline and choline metabolites Crystal L. Davenport ELISA measurement of plasma cortisol Investigation of pre-mRNA Intron Splicing Regulation in S. cerevisiae, Molecular Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. Graduate rotation under Dr. Jeff Pleiss, March 2011 – May 2011. Used s. cerevisiae as a model organism to investigate regulation of pre-mRNA intron splicing. Experienced plasmid production, manipulation, and transfection. Produced competent cell lines Worked with aseptic technique and microbial cell culture. Evaluation of High Iron Beans in Broiler Model of Human Digestion, USDA, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. Graduate rotation under Dr. Elad Tako, January 2011 – March 2011. Used broilers as a model of human intestinal digestion to assess the quality of bean strains bred to contain higher iron content. Learned western blotting technique Learned RNA extraction/ purification in fresh tissue samples Choline Intake Induced Changes in Gene Expression, Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. Graduate rotation under Dr. Marie Caudill, August 2010 – Dec. 2010. Learned to troubleshoot and use RT-PCR/QPCR for mRNA quantification Extracted RNA from stabilized plasma and milk samples Prepared meals and interacted with participants in a human feeding trial of 10 weeks duration Clemson Dairy Nutrition Lab Experience, Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Clemson, SC. Lab Assistant under Dr. Tom Jenkins, August 2009-Dec. 2009. Acted as a general lab assistant and helped set up glass digesters (“artificial rumens”) for feed trials. Effect of Exercise Level on Efficacy of ART Technologies in Equines, Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Clemson University, SC. On Farm Assistant under Dr. Chris Mortensen, May 2009-August 2009. Handled horses, assisted with blood collection, ultrasound, embryo collection, artificial insemination, and exercising for study protocol. Effect of Chondroiton Sulfate on Alleviating Experimentally Induced Arthritis in Rats, Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Clemson University, SC. Lab Assistant under Dr. Denzil Maurice and Linda Creel, June 2009-July 2009. Helped with handling rats, rat diet preparation, blood sample slide preparation, and record keeping. Effect of Experimentally Induced Hypothyroidism on Ascorbic Acid Production in Commercial Broilers (Senior Honors Thesis Project). Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Clemson University, SC. Principle Investigator, August 2008-May 2009. Completed a Senior Thesis Project through the Calhoun Honors College under Denzil Maurice investigating the affects of hypothyroidism on vitamin C levels and metabolism in broilers. Performed photometric assays to determine vitamin C status, synthesis, and recycling. 2 Crystal L. Davenport Performed radioimmunoassays for thyroid hormones (T4 and T3). Involved in all aspects of bird maintenance, tissue collection, blood collection through cardiac puncture, and data analysis (SAS and Microsoft Excel). Presented results orally at the annual ACC Undergraduate Research Conference Nanophosphorus As a Replacement for Standard Phosphate in Broiler Rations , Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Clemson University, SC. Project Manager under Dr. Denzil Maurice and Madhukar Lohani, July 2008-August 2008. Managed an industry funded study investigating a nanophosphorus water supplement to replace inorganic phosphorus in the diet of broilers. Responsible for procurement, sample collection, and maintenance of broilers. Implemented study protocol, mixed nanophosphorus supplement, and recorded broiler performance. Use of Noni Fruit Extract for Improving Immune Response in SCWL Layers, Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Clemson University, SC. Farm Assistant for Dr. Denzil Maurice, Dr. Thomas Scott, and Madhukar Lohani, May 2008-June 2008. Organized study investigating the affects of supplementing Noni Fruit extract in broiler diets. Responsible for ration mixing, storage and management of extract supplies, sample collection, and bird care. Assisted with statistical analysis of results using SAS. Evaluation of Ascorbic Acid Production in SCWL Cockerels Across Life, Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Clemson University, SC. Lab Assistant under Dr. Denzil Maurice, May 2007- December 2007. Learned basic laboratory techniques, philosophy, and practice. Responsible for breeding, hatching, maintaining, and collecting samples from birds. Assisted with statistical analysis of results using SAS. Attended annual Poultry Science Association conference to present findings of research. Work Experience Student Agencies - TakeNote, Ithaca, NY. Editor in Charge of Nutrition/Life Sciences, August 2012-May 2013 Responsible for editing commercially sold notes from nutrition, microbiology, cell biology, and earth sciences courses taught at Cornell University for correct information, clarity, and formatting. Communicated with note takers for each course and supervisor about quality of notes via email and in person. Took notes for one semester for BIOAP 3160 “Cellular Physiology” Charles Lee Morgan Poultry Center, Clemson University, SC. Employee, Caretaker, Hatchery Manager, September 2006-May 2010 Assisted with and managed ongoing on farm research projects for various investigators. 3 Crystal L. Davenport Assured Animal Research Compliance (managed paperwork, employee training, and annual farm inspections) Assisted with bird maintenance, slaughter, blood and tissue collection, breeding, artificial insemination, hatchery operations, bird health, sales, egg grading, and all other farm operations. Ran Hatchery for two years filling customer and researcher orders. Smith Animal Hospital, Spartanburg, SC. Employee, Vet Technician Trainee. Spring 2009Spring 2011. Employed as kennel help, also assisted with x-rays, surgery, emergency calls, medications, and various diagnostic techniques, (heartworm testing, etc.). Administrative Experience Organized prospective graduate student visit to Division of Nutritional Sciences in Spring 2013. Organized Nutrition Research Symposium Poster Session for Division of Nutritional Sciences graduate and post doctoral students Helped organize two Fall and Spring departmental invited speakers for the Division of Nutritional Sciences in 2013. Nutrition Graduate Student Organization Co-President (Fall 2012 - Spring 2013) Nutrition Graduate Student Organization Secretary (Fall 2010) Trouble shooting liaison for Nutrition Graduate Student Computer Lab (Fall 2010 – Summer 2011) Organized and arranged payment for travel, hotel, conference requirements, and itinerary for four people to Poultry Science Conference in Ontario from Clemson, SC (Spring/Summer 2008) Fellowships 1. NIH Training Grant in Translational Science, National Institutes of Health (Fall 2012 ongoing) 2. Egg Nutrition Center Fellowship, American Egg Board (Invited to submit full proposal, Spring 2012) 3. Presidential Life Sciences Fellowship, Cornell University (Fall 2010-Spring 2011 Funding Year) 4. Trustee Scholarship, Clemson University (Fall 2006 – Spring 2010) 5. Palmetto Fellows Scholarship, Clemson University (Fall 2006 – Spring 2010) 6. Palmetto Pact Scholarship , Clemson University (Fall 2006 - Spring 2010) Grants 1. ENC Research Grant, Egg Nutrition Center (Spring 2013) – Invited to submit full proposal. Value: $104,400 2. Balchem Grant, Balchem Corporation – Awarded Fall 2012. Value: $22,000 3. DNS Small Grant (P.I.) – Awarded for Spring 2012. Value: $1700 4. HEAA Small Grant (P.I.) – Awarded for Fall 2011. Value: $340 Publications Book Chapters Davenport C, Caudill MA. Choline in human milk. In: Dietary and Nutritional Aspects of Human Breast Milk. Wageningen Academic Publishers. In press. 4 Crystal L. Davenport Presentations 1. Poster Presentation. Experimental Biology, Boston, MA, Spring 2013. 2. Poster Presentation. Nutrition Research Symposium, Ithaca, NY Spring 2013. 3. Oral presentation. Annual ACC Undergraduate Research Conference, North Carolina State University, April 2009. 4. Poster Presentation. Annual Poultry Science Association Meeting Poster Session, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, July 2008. Professional Affiliations 1. American Society of Nutrition, Member Fall 2013-present. Technical Expertise 1. Analytical Techniques Very Experienced - RT-PCR/QPCR - Spectrophotometry - LC-MS/MS Experienced - PCR - Gel electrophoresis - Radioimmunoassays - Vector insertions/ligations - LacZ blue white screens for vector ligation Familiar - Aseptic technique - Construct cloning - Microbial culture and strain maintenance/freezing - Western blot - Producing competent bacterial strains 2. Model Organisms - S. cerevisiae - E. coli - Rattus norvegicus - Gallus gallus domesticus - Meleagris gallopavo - Numida meleagris - Equus caballus - Bos taurus - Equus caballus - Familiar with working with human subjects 3. Computer Skills Experienced - Proficient in standard office software (Powerpoint, Microsoft Word, Notepad, Adobe Acrobat, etc.) - Adobe Photoshop - Microsoft Excel (database management, basic statistical analysis, transfer between Excel and statistical software packages) 5 6 Crystal L. Davenport - JMP (statistical analysis software) SPSS (statistical analysis software) Endnote (bibliography management software) CNCPS (Cornell Net Carbohydrate and Protein System) Familiar - SAS (statistical analysis software) - R (statistical analysis software) - Perl programming language - Dreamweaver; Mozilla web design platform 4. Agriculture Certifications o South Carolina Small Flock Certification o South Carolina Pullorum-Typhoid testing (NPIP tester) Certification 5. Agricultural Skills - Skid-loader (“skid-steer”) operation Square hay bale stacking Tractor operation, both standard and hydrostatic Manual transmission vehicles/equipment Gators, commercial grade zero turn lawnmowers, bush hogs, power tools, ATV, auger, and other equipment operation Operation of outboard motor watercraft Sit-in and sit-on-top kayaks Can ride horses (western), some experience with carriage driving Goat packing experience Poultry artificial insemination experience Industrial scale carcass composter management and environmental compliance Hatchery maintenance, operation, and management Poultry business management and government compliance General animal husbandry from breeding to table (beef, dairy, poultry, swine, sheep, goat, etc.) Veterinary skills (I.V.s, handling, injections, deworming) 6. Livestock Life Cycle/Production Experience Very Experienced - Laying hens (SCWL, etc.), Broilers, Show Chickens, Turkeys, Guineafowl Experienced - Horses, Swine, Emu, Bobwhite Quail, Dairy and Fiber Goats. Familiar - Beef Cattle (Angus), Dairy Cattle (Holstein/Jersey/Brown Swiss/Aryshire) - Feeder Fish (Guppy/Rosy Red Minnow) - Wildlife