This document is a resume for Dillon McCannon that outlines his education and experience. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Molecular, Cellular, and Integrative Biology from Beloit College in 2015. As an undergraduate, he conducted research on glucose regulation in horses and the effects of cancer treatments on mouse cells. He has experience monitoring athletes as a student athletic trainer and has received several honors and awards from Beloit College.

1. Dillon McCannon
608 Main Street PO Box 156 Ashton, IL 61006 ▪ (815) 440-6819 ▪ dillon.j.mccannon@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Beloit College - Bachelor of Science Beloit, WI
Major: Molecular, Cellular, and Integrative Biology May 2015
Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL
Organic Chemistry I and Lab I & II June - August 2013
RESEARCH AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Beloit Biomed Scholar / Research Assistant June 2014 - May 2015
Beloit College Biomedical Scholarship Program Beloit, WI
Project Title: Hormonally Mediated Glucose Regulation in Horses (manuscript in progress)
Collaborated with Principal Investigator and veterinarian to conduct research on the predictive
relationship between age, obesity, and insulin resistance in horses. Collected field data and used JMP
statistical software for analysis. Gained confidence in performing laboratory skills independently such as
glucose assays and insulin ELISA.
Student Assistant to the Athletic Trainers August 2012 - January 2015
Beloit College - Athletic Training Department Beloit, WI
Monitored athletes in three sports (basketball, soccer, and volleyball) for nine seasons. Trained in safety
and emergency protocols. Certified in CPR and first aid.
Lab Research Assistant January 2013 - May 2014
Beloit College - Department of Biology Beloit, WI
Project Title: Effects of Cancer Treatments on Molecular Signaling in Mus musculus Cells
Gained confidence in conducting lab research on mouse B lymphocytes examining molecular pathways
involved in cancer treatments using cell culturing and counting, fluorescent microscopy, and gel
electrophoresis. Managed cell lines and conducted assays and experiments including cell viability assay,
ELISA, Western blotting, and IR spectrometry.
HONORS AND AWARDS
Beloit College - Presidential Scholar 2012-2015
Beloit College - Biomedical Scholar 2014
Beloit College - Walter S. Haven Award 2015
Beloit College - Ericsson Chemistry Scholarship 2015
Beloit College Varsity Baseball - Team Player of the Year 2011 - 2015
Beloit College - Small Family Fund Travel Award 2015
Beloit College - Kate Baron Scholarship 2014-2015
LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Hackett Elementary Lunch Buddy Program September 2014 - May 2015
Beloit College - Beloit Boating Club President August - December 2013
PRESENTATIONS
McCannon, D.: Luedke, C.; Jones, K.; & Johnson, K. M.S. Girth to height ratio (GHR) is inversely
correlated to plasma glucose to insulin ratio (GIR), a measurement of insulin resistance, in horses.
Poster. Experimental Biology, Boston, MA, March 28-April 1, 2015. Published Abstract: FASEB J. 2015.
29:686.13
McCannon, D.: Luedke, C.; Jones, K.; & Johnson, K. M.S. Girth to height ratio (GHR) is inversely
correlated to plasma glucose to insulin ratio (GIR), a measurement of insulin resistance, in horses.
Poster. Mid-States Consortium Undergraduate Symposium, Chicago, IL, November 7 - 8, 2014.