Richard Barrett, PhD.

Richard Barrett, PhD.

Miami, Florida, United States
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Ricky started his science career as a marine biologist and research diver at Florida…

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    Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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    Greater Philadelphia Area

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    Orlando, Florida Area

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    Greater San Diego Area

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    Boca Raton, FL

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    Boca Raton, FL

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    Boca Raton, FL

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Education

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    University of Pennsylvania

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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

  • CRISPR-Cas9 Genetic Engineering

    BioTrac

    Issued

  • Scientific Research Diver

    AAUS

    Issued

Volunteer Experience

  • Volunteer

    Boys and Girls Clubs of America

    Social Services

  • 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

Projects

  • 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.

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Honors & Awards

  • 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.

  • Featured Scientific Influencer - "The Instagram Influencer-ome"

    Reagent Genie

    Recognized for work in science outreach and education through social media platforms.

  • Featured Scientific Communicator

    @thescicommunity

    Featured and inducted into The Sci Community for work in science outreach through social media.

  • Moderator - Biomedical Sciences Graduate Student Symposium

    Burnett School Biomedical Sciences

    Moderator of UCF's annual "Biomedical Sciences Graduate Student Symposium".

  • Morris Karmazyn Award for Best Poster in Translational Medicine

    International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences North America

    Prize for best poster at an international conference.

  • 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"

  • 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.

  • Homecoming King Scholarship

    Florida Atlantic University

  • Bright Futures Scholarship

    State of Florida

  • Presidential Scholarship

    Florida Atlantic University

Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Spanish

    Limited working proficiency

Organizations

  • Delta Tau Delta - Iota Nu

    Co-Founder - Vice President

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  • FAU Sailing Team

    Athlete

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