Edward Enners

459 3 Ave Garwood, NJ 07027 Phone: (908)-247-7252 Fax: (908)-789-1711 E-Mail: ennerse@verizon.net
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Objective
Accomplished, well rounded, and detail-oriented Honors Graduate and Masters student interested in working in the field of Biotechnology, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology.

Education
M asters of Science in Biotechnology, Kean University, 2011

September 2010 December 2011

Cellular Techniques BCA Assay, ELISA, Western Analysis, Sterile Technique, Cell Culture Chemical Instrumentation IR Spectroscopy, GC-MS, LC-MS, HPLC, and NMR

Bachelors of Science in Biology, Kean University, 2010 (Cum Laude)

September 2006 May 2010

Biochemistry Affinity, Gel Filtration, and Thin Layer Chromatography, Spectrophotometry, Solution Preparation and multiple assay techniques Genetics DNA Isolation, Restriction Enzyme Digestion, and Blood Typing

Achievements
Graduate Researcher of the Year, 2011 Recipient of Student Partnering with Faculty (SpF) Grant, Kean University, 2011 Member of Lambda Alpha Sigma (National Liberal Arts Honor Society) Selected to Deans list nearly every semester

Professional Experience
Graduate Assistant Kean University Union, NJ September 2010 August 2012
Participating in original research on calcium absorption, funded by NIH with Dr. Angela Porta, Ph.D. of Kean University and UMDNJ Perform laboratory techniques such as: RT-PCR, qPCR, cDNA Synthesis, Western Blotting, Bradford Assay, and SDS-Page Responsible for maintaining the laboratory, ordering supplies, and training undergraduate students

Undergraduate Research Kean University Union, NJ

May 2009 July 2009

Assisted Dr. Sylvio Codella of the School of Environmental and Life Sciences with the collection, identification, mounting, and microphotography of various Hymenopteran species Volunteered at BioBlitz 2009, Bryant Park, Summit, NJ

Publications and Presentations

Porta, A. and Enners, E. (2012). Determining Annealing Temperatures for Polymerase Chain Reaction. The American Biology Teacher; 74, 256-260. Determining Annealing Temperatures for Polymerase Chain Reaction. Oral Presentation delivered at the Kean University Research Day, Union, NJ, April 25 2012
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Calcium Regulation of Intestinal Claudin-2 and Cadherin-17. Poster Presentation delivered at the Kean University Research Day, Union, NJ, April 25 2012
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The Claudins and Cadherins as Novel Targets for Vitamin D Action. Oral presentation delivered at the Board of Trustees Meeting, Kean University, Union, NJ, May 23 , 2011
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Work History
Fresh and W holesome M arket, Berkeley H eights, NJ
Produce Clerk

August 2008 May 2010 October 2006 June 2008 March 2000 June 2003 June 1997 February 2007

Twinboro Physical Therapy, Union, NJ

Physical Therapy Aide

Investors Savings Bank, Clark, NJ

Full Time Teller

Kings Superm arkets, Garwood, NJ

Supervisor, Bookkeeper, Full Time Produce Clerk

References
Dr. Angela Porta Distinguished Professor School of Biological Sciences Kean University Union, NJ 07083 (908) 737-3730 aporta@kean.edu Dr. Sylvio Codella Associate Professor School of Environmental and Life Sciences Kean University Union, NJ 07083 (908) 737-3629 scodella@kean.edu Dr. Laura Lorentzen Executive Director and Associate Professor NJ Center for Science, Technology & Mathematics (NJCSTM) Kean University Union, NJ 07083 (908) 737-7207 llorentz@kean.edu