Max Jones

Microbiology

Biological Research Projects: Aided in phage-hunters research through isolation

identification

and sequencing of unknown bacteriophage found in various Maryland wetlands using gene sequencing database programs. Performed gene isolation/targeting- directly amplifying a gene of interest from genomic DNA

moving it into a suitable host genome

modifying it through gene targeting

and determining its function. Analyzed MD freshwater samples to determine microbial diversity and other biological indicators. Fundamental Research & Testing Techniques: Nucleic acids: Blotting

staining

PCR

gel electrophoresis

restriction enzyme digestion

hybridization

cloning

and DNA sequencing. Proteins: Chromatography

immunoblotting

purification

and SDS-PAGE. Laboratory Skills Acquired: Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)

aseptic technique

microscopy

cell culturing

and data analysis Inoculation

growth

isolation

and fractionation of cell cultures (animal

plant

and bacterial cells) Proficiency with gene sequencing databases

including Blast

GenBank

and GeneMark.