“I have had the pleasure of working in the same lab with Richard during my doctoral graduate studies. Richard has always been enthusiastic about discovering new and exciting ways to address research topics and brings a fresh outlook on new ways to pursue goals. He challenges traditional methods in a constructive manner which resulted in creating new techniques that our lab had utilized, including CRISPR gene editing. He was a natural leader, and quickly rose to the rank of president of our graduate club, yet still maintained a strong sense of teamwork within both our graduate organization and our lab. I specifically appreciated how he would, no matter how busy his workload was, take the time to help me with any issues I was facing with my experimental design or techniques I was using, and give me input that helped me overcome obstacles I faced.”
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Ricky started his science career as a marine biologist and research diver at Florida…
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The massive symptom variability across depression patients suggests that the brain areas most in need of treatment may also be different. At Attune…
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Education
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Summer 2022 Batch
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Biomedical Sciences PhD focused on immunology and cellular metabolism
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I work in a joint research project between the chemistry department and neuroscience studying potential neuroprotective compounds found in marine organisms such as coral, sponges, and algae. I am also a fully certified scientific research diver with skills in blue water research rigs and nitrox.
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Activities and Societies: Founding Father of Delta Tau Delta, Recruitment Chair Delta Tau Delta, President of FAU Climbing Club, Treasurer of FAU Kite Boarding Club, Sailing Team, Ballroom Dancing Club, Surf Club, Dive Club
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Certificate earned in addition to Masters.
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Licenses & Certifications
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CRISPR-Cas9 Genetic Engineering
BioTrac
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Scientific Research Diver
AAUS
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Volunteer Experience
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Volunteer
Boys and Girls Clubs of America
Social Services
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Volunteer Builder
Habitat for Humanity
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Clinic Assistant
Rotary International
Disaster and Humanitarian Relief
Delivered medical supplies to areas of Honduras and the Amazon River Basin in Brazil.
Publications
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Cancer-associated Fibroblasts: Key Determinants of Tumor Immunity and Immunotherapy
Current Opinion in Immunology
Projects
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Careers in Science Symposium
Chaired/oversaw the committee that created the first ever student-run, student-attended symposium at the Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences at UCF. The event took place at Flagler College in St. Augustine and brought together former executives from the pharmaceutical industry and public sector, as well as speakers from STEM education and patent law, to discuss the wide array of jobs available to those graduating with advanced science degrees.
The project coordinated funding from 4…Chaired/oversaw the committee that created the first ever student-run, student-attended symposium at the Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences at UCF. The event took place at Flagler College in St. Augustine and brought together former executives from the pharmaceutical industry and public sector, as well as speakers from STEM education and patent law, to discuss the wide array of jobs available to those graduating with advanced science degrees.
The project coordinated funding from 4 separate sources in order to operate at minimal cost to the students in attendance, all while providing a retreat-like atmosphere in which students could interact with some of the most respected individuals in their field.Other creators
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Institutional National Research Service Award (T32)
National Institute of Health
National Research Service Awards to individuals selected by their institution for predoctoral and postdoctoral research training in specified shortage areas.
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Featured Scientific Influencer - "The Instagram Influencer-ome"
Reagent Genie
Recognized for work in science outreach and education through social media platforms.
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Featured Scientific Communicator
@thescicommunity
Featured and inducted into The Sci Community for work in science outreach through social media.
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Moderator - Biomedical Sciences Graduate Student Symposium
Burnett School Biomedical Sciences
Moderator of UCF's annual "Biomedical Sciences Graduate Student Symposium".
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Morris Karmazyn Award for Best Poster in Translational Medicine
International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences North America
Prize for best poster at an international conference.
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Biomedical Sciences Graduate Symposium Award
Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences
Second prize among PhD's for oral presentation of research titled "Monocyte/Macrophage in Metabolic Dysregulation: A Novel Interplay Between Adrenergic Hormones and Prolactin"
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L.E.A.R.N. Mentor Scholarship
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Top PhD students are selected to mentor incoming freshman weekly over a two semester period. The project is designed to increase retention rates for STEM majors in public universities and is funded by the National Science Foundation. I mentored two underclassman simultaneously throughout the program.
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Homecoming King Scholarship
Florida Atlantic University
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Bright Futures Scholarship
State of Florida
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Presidential Scholarship
Florida Atlantic University
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish
Limited working proficiency
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Delta Tau Delta - Iota Nu
Co-Founder - Vice President
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FAU Sailing Team
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