CURRICULUM VITAE
David Kandel Novick, Ph.D.
Home Address: 31 Hampshire Ave
Sharon, Mass 02067
Home phone: (781) 784-3894
Work Address: Science Department Chair
Gann Academy, New Jewish High School of Greater Boston
333 Forest Street
Waltham, Mass 02452
Work Phone: (781) 642-6800
Work Fax:
(781) 642-6805
E-mail:
dnovick@gannacademy.org
EDUCATION:
B.S.
Biology with honors (Magna Cum Laud), Union College
Schenectady, NY 12308
Ph.D. Biology, Tufts University
June , 1988
November, 1997
Thesis Title: A Study of the Differentiation-dependent Turnover of Fatty Acid Synthase
mRNA in 3T3-F442A Preadipocytes and Adipocytes and Expression Systems to Produce
Heterologous mRNAs in 3T3-F442A Adipocytes.
EXPERIENCE:
Science Department Chair – Gann Academy, The New Jewish High School of Greater
Boston, Waltham, Ma (August 22, 2005 – present): Chair of Science Department of seven faculty
members. In this position, I oversee and mentor the professional development of members of my
department. In addition, I direct the course of the science curriculum and use of the science
facilities. In addition, I teach Advanced Biology and senior-electives such as, Advanced Topics
in Biology and Biotechnology. In addition, I serve on the Department Head Committee and the
Curriculum and Graduation Requirements Committee.
Science Department Chair – Darrow School, New Lebanon, NY (August 24, 2001 – June
30, 2005): Chair of Science Department of five faculty members. In this position, I oversee and
mentor the professional development of members of my department. In addition, I direct the
course of the science curriculum and modernization/use of the science facilities, including the
Samson Environmental Center. As department chair, I also serve on the Academic Review
Committee (ARC), which is a recommending body that reviews the school wide curriculum, its
design and implementation and the Department Head Committee (DHC), which deals with issues
immediately affecting the operation and execution of the academic program.
Science Department Chair - West Nottingham Academy, Colora, MD (August 15, 1999 –
August 14, 2001): Chair Science Department of four faculty members. In this position, I have
been working on modernizing the science curriculum and laboratory facilities in a variety of
ways; first, by overseeing the redesigning of the academic curriculum to reflect the National
Science Education Standards (National Research Council, 1996) and by incorporating
technology, such as Calculator Based Labs. Second, by establishing collaborations and
internships for students with local universities/businesses to further the hands-on experience for
our students. Third and finally, by serving as a consultant on the design and implementation of a
new science facility. In addition to my work within my department, I also serve as a member of
the Educational Policy Committee (EPC), in which I oversee school wide curriculum design and
implementation.
Academic Dean - Center for Talented Youth Summer 2000 program at Moravian College,
Bethlehem, PA (June 19 – July 16, 2000): Coordinated curriculum, scheduling, purchasing of all
teaching materials and oversaw academic staff comprised of approximately 15 faculty and 20
teaching assistants. Acted as liaison between teachers and parents of students and dealt with
discipline within the classroom. Served as part of the administrative team along with the Site
Director and Residential Dean.
Other administrative duties/experiences include:
Darrow School (September, 2001 – June, 2005) – Member of ARC and DHC (see above).
Served on the following Middle States Accreditation Committees: Science Curriculum Area
Committee, Learning Media and Technology Committee, and Overall Strategic Planning
Committee. Serve as Head Dorm Parent in Neale Dorm, a dorm that houses 20 boys ranging
from the 9th to the 12th grade.
West Nottingham Academy (August, 1999- August, 2001) - Member of EPC (see above).
Serve as Administrator On Duty once a week and every third weekend and as Chairperson of the
Faculty Intervention Team, which serves to intervene on students’ behalf before a health issue
becomes a disciplinary issue. I have also served as Assistant Director of Community Service,
helping students volunteer in the local community.
Coaching Experience:
Darrow School (September, 2001 – June, 2005) - Head Coach of Fencing and Assistant Coach
of Baseball and Head Coach of JV Soccer.
West Nottingham Academy (August, 1999- August, 2001) - Assistant Coach of football
(Receiving) and of baseball.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Teacher- Advanced Biology and a senior electives such as Biotechnology and Advanced
Topics in Biology, Gann Academy, The New Jewish High School of Greater Boston,
Waltham, Ma (August, 2005 – Present). I am teaching Advanced Biology to 11th graders and I
am teaching or have taught senior elective courses such as, Advanced Topics in Biology and
Biotechnology, respectively.
Adjunct Faculty – BIO225 Biology, Colorado Technical University Online Main
Campus 4435 N. Chestnut Street, Suite E Colorado Springs, CO 80907 (Sept 27, 2005 –
present): I am teaching a general education online Biology course to undergraduates. This
course uses a framework of real world scenarios to teach students basic concepts in Biology in a
way that engages and teaches them real life skills.
Adjunct Faculty - BIO-207 Microbiology, 4 Credits, Berkshire Community College
(May 18 – August 4, 2004): An introduction to bacteria and other microorganisms-their scope,
morphology, cultural characteristics, and metabolism-and to immunology and the role of the
microorganism in health and disease. Additional topics include viruses and cancer, serology,
theories of antibody formation, and the immune response as related to transplants and
autoimmune diseases. Grade Level – undergraduate/adult
Teacher – Biology, Chemistry, and senior electives such as, Stream Ecology and an
upper-level Biotechnology course, Darrow School, New Lebanon, NY (September, 2001 –
present): I am teaching Biology to 10th/11th graders, Chemistry to 10th graders, and senior
electives, such as those listed above to 11th and 12th graders.
Teacher – Biology and Environmental Science, West Nottingham Academy, Colora, MD
(August, 1999 – August, 2001): I taught classes in environmental science and AP biology to 11th
and 12th graders and biology to both traditional 10th graders and those with learning disabilities.
Instructor- Introductory Biology (BIO 13), Tufts University, Medford, Mass (Each Fall,
1990-1997): I taught an introductory biology lab in which students were instructed on the
scientific method of investigation in such diverse areas as Mendelian genetics, biochemistry,
neurobiology, plant, molecular and cellular biology and immunology. These labs involved a 15
to 20 minute lecture in which I gave the students an overview of the theory behind the
experiments they were going to perform, how they were applying what they learned in the lecture
part of the course and how they could apply these techniques or methodology to solve other real
life problems/questions. This was followed by hands-on instruction during execution of the
experiments. Students were also instructed on how to maintain a scientific notebook to
accurately record their findings and observations. They were then required to write up these
findings in formal, journal style scientific reports.
In addition to my duty as instructor of introductory labs, I attended the lecture part of the course
and held weekly office hours where I not only advised students on laboratory matters but also
helped them in digesting the materials taught.
Instructor- Introductory Biology (BIO 14), Tufts University, Medford, Mass (Spring,
1997): I taught an introductory biology lab in which students were instructed on the scientific
method of investigation in such diverse areas as population genetics, animal behavior and
anatomy, plant biology and human physiology. These labs followed the same format as above.
In addition, students were taught how to critically analyze their data through basic statistical
analysis (Paired and unpaired T-tests, Chi-square analysis and ANOVA) and incorporate this
statistical analysis in their interpretation of results. I also instructed students on how to use the
Internet to search databases for information pertaining to the subjects studied and how to include
this material in their reports.
Orientation Teaching Advisor- Teacher Orientation Program, Center For Teaching
and Advising (CENTA), Tufts University (1992-1995): I instructed first time graduate
instructors on teaching methodologies, ways to advise students, sexual harassment issues and
generally what they should or should not expect from their students.
Laboratory and Teaching Assistant- Experiments In Biology, Tufts University,
Medford, Mass (Spring, 1991-1993, 1996): I, along with the professor, gave hands-on
instruction on the execution and understanding of each lab, which focused on teaching students
tools of the biotechnology field. The course involved cloning and restriction analysis of the gene
encoding beta-galactosidase, sequencing the gene and bacterial expression of a recombinant
form of the protein (HIS tag), and batch purification of the recombinant protein over a nickel
column.
Teaching Assistant- Introductory Biology (BIO 14),Tufts University, Medford, Mass
(Spring, 1994-1995): I attended the lecture part of the course which focused on animal
behavior, population genetics and physiology and held weekly office hours where I advised
students and helped them in digesting materials taught in the lecture part of the course.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
Postdoctoral Associate: Human Medical Genetics Unit, University of Vermont College of
Medicine, lab of Bertrand C. Liang, M.D. (January, 1998 – July, 1999). Research focused on the
role of mitochondria and mitochondrial proteins, such as Bcl-2 and UCP2, in tumorgenesis,
apoptosis and in resistance or sensitivity of cancer cells to cytotoxic drugs. Techniques used
were: cell culture, determination of LD50’s for chemotherapeutic drugs, MTS assays, anchorage
independent assays, low density plating, subcellular fractionation, fluorescent microscopy, flow
cytometry, electroporation, recombinant DNA technology, Northern, Southern and Western
analysis and statistical analysis using MAC based statistical software.
Doctoral work: Department of Biology, Tufts University, lab of Kathleen Sue Cook, Ph.D.
(September, 1990 - November, 1997). Doctoral research involved the study of the retinoic aciddependent and differentiation-dependent turnover of adipsin and fatty acid synthase mRNAs,
respectively, in 3T3-F442A adipocytes and developing an expression system to produce
heterologous mRNAs in this cell line. Techniques used were: recombinant DNA technology,
transient or stable transfections using Calcium Phosphate or retroviral delivery systems, RNase
protection, Northern and Southern analysis, RNase H analysis of Poly A tail length, monitoring
mRNA turnover in vivo by pulse-chase analysis or by inhibiting transcription, monitoring mRNA
turnover in an in vitro decay system and polysome distribution of mRNAs on linear sucrose
gradients.
Research Technician II: Department of Immunobiology, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, lab
of Ellis Reinherz, M.D. (June 15, 1988 - July 31, 1990). Studied CD2/LFA3 interaction and its
role in T cell recognition of nominal antigen and evaluation of Il-2 production studies in T cell
receptor zeta/eta transfectants. Both projects resulted in publications (see publications).
Techniques learned include: Maintenance of T and B cells, hybridomas, fibroblasts, etc..,3H
Thymidine incorporation assays, Il-2 assays, antibody purification, ascites work, making
heterokaryons, immunofluorescence, and a variety of recombinant DNA techniques.
Undergraduate Research Thesis Project: Department of Biology, Union College,
under the direction of Professor H. Butzel (September, 1987 - June, 1988). Investigating the
biochemical mechanisms of transformation between two mouth forms (microstome and
macrostome) in Tetrahymena vorex. Learned maintenance of axenic cultures.
Summer internship: Environmental Health Institute, Pittsfield, Mass, under the direction of
Arthur Bloom, M.D., Director (June - September, 1987). Assessed, through critical analysis of
scientific literature, whether a genetically engineered microorganism released into the
environment could or would mutate again in the wild and what effect, if any, these organisms
might have on humans and other organisms. Also conducted a survey of over 35 scientists (e.g.
Prof. Bernard Davis at Harvard Medical School), bioengineering firms (e.g. Advanced Genetic
Sciences, Monsanto Inc., Ecova Co. and Gradient Co.) and government or private agencies (e.g.
E.P.A., N.I.H., O.T.A. and National Audubon Society). Results of investigation were submitted
in a report to Dr. Arthur Bloom.
AWARDS AND HONORS:
Teaching fellowship, Tufts University, Medford, Ma (1990-1997).
Tuition Scholarship, Tufts University, Medford, Ma (1990-1997).
Student Affairs Community Service Award, Tufts University, Medford, Ma (April 26, 1994).
The Tufts Service Citation, Alumni Association, Tufts University, Medford, Ma (May 17,
1995).
Elected as Associate Member of Sigma Χ, elected by the Union College Chapter, Schenectady,
N.Y. (1988).
ACTIVITIES:
Founder and president, Graduate Student Council (GSC) of the Graduate School of Arts and
Sciences (1992-1995).
Graduate representative, Tufts University Steering Committee for the Capital Campaign (Fall,
1994- Spring, 1995).
Organizer of graduate student sponsored seminar series, Tufts University, Department of
Biology (Fall, 1993).
PUBLICATIONS AND MEETING PRESENTATIONS:
Bauer, A., McConkey DJ., Howard, FD., Clayton LK., Novick, D., Koyasu, S., Reinherz, EL.
(1991). Differential signal transduction via T-cell receptor CD3 zeta 2, CD3 zeta-eta, and CD3
eta 2 isoforms. Proc. Nat'l Acad. Sci., USA. 88(9): 3842-6.
Koyasu, S., Lawton, T., Novick, D., Recny, MA., Siliciano, RF., Wallner, BP., Reinherz, EL.
(1990). Role of interaction of CD2 molecules with lymphocyte function-associated antigen 3 in
T-cell recognition of nominal antigen. Proc. Nat'l Acad. Sci., USA. 87(7): 2603-7.
Novick, D., Miller, L. and Liang, B.C. Inhibition Of The Electron Transport Chain Sensitizes
Neoplastic Cells To Cytotoxic-Induced Death. (Poster) 15th Regional Cancer Research
Symposium, “Targeted Therapeutics in Cancer”. Vermont Cancer Center March 29 & 30, 1999.
Radisson Hotel, Burlington, VT.
Novick, D., Miller, L. and Liang, B.C. Inhibition Of The Electron Transport Chain Sensitizes
Neoplastic Cells To Cytotoxic-Induced Apoptosis. (Poster) 2nd Albany Conference On,
“Frontiers Of Mitochondrial Research”. September 24 – 27, 1998. Rensselaerville, N.Y.
Novick, D. and Cook, K.S. Role of translation in the differentiation-dependent stabilization of
Fatty Acid Synthase mRNA in 3T3-F442A adipocytes. (Selected Poster) American Institute For
Cancer Research Annual Research Conference, "Dietary Fat and Cancer: Genetic and Molecular
Interactions". August 29 & 30, 1996. Washington, D.C.
Novick, D., Tirabassi, M. and Cook, K.S. A functional assay for identifying nucleotide sequence
elements required for regulated mRNA turnover in 3T3 adipocytes. (Poster) Boston Obesity
Nutrition Research Center Meeting on Adipose Tissue. Nov. 9, 1995. Woods Hole, Ma.
Novick, D. and Cook, K.S. A method for studying the regulation of mRNA turnover in 3T3adipocytes. (Poster) Northeast Regional Developmental Biology Meeting. April 15-17, 1994.
Woods Hole, Ma.
REFERENCES:
Judith Pordes
Acting Head of School
Gann Academy
333 Forest Street
Waltham, Mass 02452
(781) 784-6800 Ext. 102
jpordes@gannacademy.org
Christopher W. Maund
Dean of Instruction
Colorado Technical University Online
4435 N. Chestnut Street, Suite E
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Toll Free: 800-416-8904 x68724
Direct Fax: 847-586-7724
Email: CMaund@ctuonline.edu
Nancy Wolf
Head of School
Darrow School
110 Darrow Rd
New Lebanon, NY 12125
Phone: (518) 794-6005
Email: wolfn@darrowschool.org
Clark Thomson
Director of Studies
Darrow School
110 Darrow Road
New Lebanon, NY 12125
Phone: (518) 794-6017
Email: thomsonc@darrowschool.org
Don Singleton
Dean of Students
Darrow School
110 Darrow Road
New Lebanon, NY
Phone: (518) 794-6018
Email: birchs@darrowschool.org
Craig Westcott
Curriculum Coordinator
Darrow School
110 Darrow Road
New Lebanon, NY
Phone: (518) 794-6016
Email: westcottc@darrowschool.org
Dr. Charles Kaminski
Assistant Dean of Business and Science
Berkshire Community College
1350 West St
Pittsfield, Ma 01201
(413) 499–4660 Ext. 270/262
Email: ckaminsk@berkshirecc.edu
Victoria N. Londergan (was Director of Studies, West Nottingham Academy)
Head of School
Jarrow Montessori School
3900 Orange Court
Boulder, Colorado 80304
Phone: 303-443-0511
Email: headofschool@jarrow.org
Tim Pearson
Site Director, Center For Talented Youth
Summer 2000 Program at Moravian College
1224 Punta Gorda St.
Santa Barbara, Ca 93103
home - 805-966-4871
work - 805-569-1811
Bertrand C. Liang, M.D.
Amgen, Inc.
One Amgen Center Drive
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
Phone: 805-447-6315
FAX: 805-480-1330
E-mail: bliang@amgen.com
Dr. George Ellmore
Department of Biology
Tufts University
Medford, Ma 02155
Phone: (617) 627-3195
FAX: (617) 627-3805
E-mail: gellmore@emerald.tufts.edu
Dr. Ross Feldberg
Department of Biology
Tufts University
Medford, Ma 02155
Phone: (617) 627-3196
FAX: (617) 627-3805
E-mail: rfeldber@emerald.tufts.edu
Dr. Shigeo Koyasu
Department of Microbiology and Immunology
Keio University School of Medicine
35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku
Tokyo 160, Japan
Phone: 81(Japan)-3-3353-1746
FAX: 81(Japan)-3-5361-7658
E-mail: koyasu@sun.microb.med.keio.ac.jp