David Tannenbaum

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Education

University of Rochester

B.S. in Biomedical Engineering • May 2017

  • Concentration in Cell and Tissue Engineering
  • U of R Stand-up Comedy member

Experience

University of Rochester Medical Center

Research Assistant • Rochester, NY • January 2016 - May 2017

  • Conducted cell and molecular biology work such as microscopy and MEF cell culture for a pharmacology and physiology lab
  • Assisted lab manager in day to day operations, such as cleaning and maintaining equipment, and updating spending logs

Hartwick College

Lab Assistant • Oneonta, NY • June - August 2014, January 2015

  • Conducted basic cell and molecular biology work, such as PCR and blotting
  • Evaluated the antimicrobial properties of defensins, as well as the clustering patterns of enzymes that catalyzeadenine
  • Assisted in the planning of classroom labs

SUNY Oneonta

Lab Assistant • Oneonta, NY • June - August 2014, January 2015

  • Conducted basic cell and molecular biology work, such as yeast cell culture and microscopy
  • Evaluated the production of retrosomes by mutated strains of yeast
  • Studied the effects of different plasmids introduced into the genome of yeast

Skills

  • Experienced in mammalian, non-mammalian, endothelial and non-endothelial tissue culture
  • Proficient in microscopy, PCR and blotting
  • Experienced with CAD software, ImageJ and MATLAB to conduct statistical analysis

Class Projects and Coursework

Cell and Molecular Biology, Bioprocess Engineering, Biochemistry, Biomedical Computation and Statistics, Biomaterials, Biosystems Process Analysis, Biomechanics, Quantitative Physiology, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Biosystems and Circuits, Signals and Imaging

3-D Printed Prosthetic Hand Feedback Circuit
Developed a circuit which could be placed onto the fingertip of a prosthetic hand to provide audio feedback in response to pressure exerted by the user.

Ring Device for Visually Impaired Diabetic Patients
Developed a ring which could provide guidance for lancets and test strips so visually impaired patients could perform glucose monitoring.