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Quashanna Price

@quashannaprice

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Bioinformatics and chemometric researcher modeling data for neuroscience and forensic science.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can use R, SAS, and Python to build predictive models with Bayesian and unsupervised methods, applying them to problems in bioinformatics and forensic or chemistry research.

I work on bioinformatics and data analysis of poly-peptides tied to neuronal death in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s, using R, SAS, and Python for data-mining and modeling. I’ve also applied Bayesian statistics and unsupervised modeling to analyze and predict patterns in complex datasets.

At the National Center for Forensic Science – University of Central Florida, I did multivariate analysis of smokeless powders using FT-IR spectroscopy and chemometric methods, including principal component analysis, Bayesian statistics, and unsupervised modeling with visualization. I also supported bioanalytical applications using gold self-assembling monolayers in glucose monitors.

I’ve taught and mentored through roles at Morehouse College and as a graduate teaching assistant and lab teaching assistant at Clark Atlanta University and the University of Central Florida, preparing lesson plans, grading, proctoring exams, and guiding students with inquiry-based methods.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Adjunct Instructor

Morehouse College

Prepared lesson plans, taught and assessed classes in Elementary Inorganic Chemistry Lab I & II and Organic Chemistry I & II using inquiry-based teaching methodology.

Organic Chemistry Lesson Planning

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Clark Atlanta University

Mentored and tutored chemistry students, graded all written work, and proctored examinations for General Chemistry I & II and lab.

General Chemistry II Mentor Grading

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University of Central Florida

Developed, administered, and graded quizzes for classes ranging from 18-65 students; tutored and proctored examinations in General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Forensic Science courses.

Organic Chemistry Forensic Science

Private Chemistry Mentor

Self Employed

Conducted private lessons curated with individual lesson plans and assessments for General Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, and Biochemistry.

Analytical Chemistry Biochemistry Lesson Planning

Laboratory Student Director and Teaching Assistant

Berry College

Scheduled and supervised 15+ student workers; maintained safety regulations and chemical inventory; oversaw preparation of all student labs on a weekly basis.

Laboratory management Safety Compliance Supervision