1. CASEY K. GILMAN
25 Fieldstone Drive · Hampstead, NH 03841
phone: (603) 275-4335 · e-mail: casey.gilman@simmons.edu
EDUCATION
Simmons College, Boston, MA
B.S. in Neuroscience and Behavior-Biology Track, Minor in Chemistry, Summa Cum Laude¸2016
Cumulative GPA: 3.964
Honors Thesis: A novel mechanism underlying traumatic neuropathic pain: the dorsal column pathway, Departmental
Honors
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Boston Children’s Hospital, Research Assistant
Piao Lab, Department of Newborn Medicine Summer 2016 – present
 Project: Understand the function of adhesions G protein-coupled receptors on cortical development and
myelination under normal and pathological conditions
Harvard Medical School, Undergraduate Researcher
Ginty Lab, Department of Neurobiology Fall 2014 – Spring 2016
 Project: Determine the involvement of the dorsal column pathway and uncover circuitry underlying neuropathic
pain
Simmons College, Undergraduate Researcher
Carey Lab, Department of Psychology Spring 2014 – Summer 2015
 Project: Investigate the effects of a blueberry-enrichment on mice fed a high-fat diet
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Boston Children’s Hospital, Newborn Medicine Summer 2014
 Observed Dr. Xianhua Piao in the neonatal intensive care unit
New England Neurological Associates, Pediatric Neurology Summer 2014
 Acquired knowledge regarding health care in underserved communities
 Shadowed Dr. Myrta Ortero on a weekly basis during patient exams and consults
 Designed an informative headache brochure to hand out to patients
TEACHING/WORK EXPERIENCE
Simmons College, Tutor, Teaching Assistant Fall 2014 –Spring 2015
 Courses: Biological Psychology, Calculus I, Organic Chemistry I, Introductory Physics, Introductory Statistics
Simmons College, First Year Seminar Facilitator Summer 2013 – Winter 2013
 Presented information to a class of twenty first-year students regarding a variety of college issues

2.  Highlighted difficult discussions on race, diversity, and inclusion within Simmons and the greater community
Boston Scholar Athletes, Tutor Fall 2012 – Spring 2013
 Courses: Algebra, Pre-calculus, Biology, Chemistry
Andover Country Club, Tennis Director Summer 2012 – Summer 2014
 Developed a schedule of lessons with focus on stroke technique and matchplay
 Coached tennis to approximately 100 children of various age groups (4-14 yrs.) and skill levels
AWARDS, HONORS, SCHOLARSHIPS
Simmons College Honors Program, 2012 – 2016
Simmons College Presidential Scholarship, 2012 – 2016
Jonathan D. Grassbaugh Memorial Scholarship, 2014
Susan B Rowley Scholarship, 2015 – 2016
Sigma Xi Honors Society, 2015
Tri Beta Honors Society, 2015
Simmons College Academy, 2015-2016
The Catherine Jones Witton Memorial Award, 2016
The Donald W. Thomas Award in Psychology, 2016
PUBLISHED MANUSCRIPT
Carey AN, Miller MG, Fisher DR, Bielinski DF, Gilman CK, Poulose SM, Shukitt-Hale B. (2015) Dietary supplementation
with the polyphenol-rich açaí pulps (Euterpe oleracea Mart. and Euterpe precatoria Mart.) improves cognition in aged rats and
attenuates inflammatory signaling in BV-2 microglial cells. Nutritional Neuroscience.
PRESENTATIONS
Gilman CK, Bai L, Chowdhury S, Nwe P, Ginty D. A novel mechanism for neuropathic pain: the dorsal column pathway.
Eastern New England Biological Conference. Quinnapiac University, Hamden, CT, 2016.
Gilman CK, My Experience With Myasthenia Gravis. (Speech). Simmons College Scholarship Brunch. Boston, Ma, 2015.
Carey AN, Gildawie KR, Gilman CK, Rovnak AM, Shukitt-Hale B. Blueberry supplementation attenuates inflammation and
oxidative stress and increases brain-derived neurotrophic factor in the brains of middle-aged mice consuming a high fat diet.
Experimental Biology. Boston, MA, 2015.
Gilman CK, Neubarth NN, Lehnert BP, Ginty D. The quantification and distribution of Meissner’s corpuscles in CD1 mice
foot and toe pads. Eastern New England Biological Conference and Simmons College Undergraduate Research Conference. Boston, Ma,
2015.
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
Laboratory Skills:
Animal Experience: Maintain mouse colonies, Perfusion, Toe and ear tagging
Molecular biology: Agarose Gel Preparation, DNA extraction and genotyping, ELISA, Tissue homogenization
Histology and microscopy: Cryostat sectioning, Immunohistochemistry, Light Microscopy, Vibratome Slicing
Other lab experience: Column Chromatography, Electrophysiology, Infrared Spectroscopy, Laser Cutting technology,
Melting Point Determination, Organic Synthesis, Reagent Preparation, Rotary Evaporation, Titration, Thin Layer
Chromatography, UV-Vis Spectroscopy, Vacuum Filtration, Western Blotting
Language Skills: Fluency in English; Conversational in Spanish
VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE
English as A Secondary Language Program at the Lazarus House Homeless Shelter, New England Neurological Associates