1. Shannon Cook
209 Springhaven Circle, Royersford, PA 19468 | (610) 209-2236 | srcook1215@gmail.com
Actively seeking an entry-level position in the biotechnology industry utilizing my extensive background in molecular
biology, as well as my experience in flow cytometry and cell culture.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Obtained industry experience through years of invertebrate immunology research at Cabrini College
 Became first-author on a published research article in an international scientific journal
 Developed several grant proposals and was awarded 3 separate research grants from academic societies
 Knowledgeable about molecular biology, microbiology, immunology, and biotechnology
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Molecular Biology & Biotechnology Concentration May 2015
Cabrini College, Radnor, PA
 Beta Beta Beta Biological Honors Society
 Delta Epsilon Sigma Academic Honors Society
 Sigma Zeta Math and Science Honors Society
 President of Science Club, Cabrini College [Oct 2014- May 2015]
 (2) Cabrini College Science Department Peer Coach Service Award [Apr 2014 & Apr 2015]
 2014-2015 Anna C. Kruse Biology Scholar
 Cabrini College Science Department Award of Excellence –awarded for research related to mechanisms of
innate immunity in an invertebrate model [Apr 2015]
 Cabrini College Departmental Award – Molecular Biology and Biotechnology [May 2015]
BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Projects
Nitric oxide production in celomocytes of the earthworm Eisenia hortensis following bacterial challenge
[May 2013 – Dec 2014]
 Researched innate immune mechanisms relating to phagocytosis events in an invertebrate animal model of
disease
 Developed and maintained laboratory animal habitats under controlled conditions
 Prepared solutions of chemically-fixed, whole bacterial cells to induce an immune response
 Conducted in vitro assays using cells extruded and cultured from laboratory animal Eisenia hortensis
 Operated a FACSCalibur flow cytometer to acquire cellular data using computer software
 Analyzed numerical data into tables, graphs, and charts summarizing main points
 Wrote an undergraduate scientific research paper outlining experiments & presented an oral defense to
science department faculty
 Planned future investigations based on results obtained from each assay performed
 Trained two new students in the research lab in reference to protocols and techniques
 Published a research article in an international scientific journal, the Invertebrate Survival Journal
Xenoreactive immune responses in annelids: A flow cytometric study investigating natural killer-like
activity of earthworm celomocytes [Jan 2015 – May 2015]
 Contributed research to the new project of a student I had been training in the preceding summer and fall
semesters of 2014
Research Grants
 Designed grant proposals outlining the importance and protocols of future experiments of interest
 Awarded (2) Pennsylvania Academy of Science Undergraduate Research Grants (Sep 2013 & Sep 2014)
and the Beta Beta Beta Biological Honors Society Undergraduate Research Scholarship (Oct 2014)

2. Shannon Cook | 209 Springhaven Circle, Royersford, PA 19468 | srcook1215@gmail.com | (610) 209-2236
Scientific Journal Publications
 Cook, S.R., Sperratore, M.M., & Fuller-Espie, S.L. (2015). Nitric oxide production in celomocytes of the
earthworm Eisenia hortensis following bacterial challenge. Invertebrate Survival Journal, 12, 46-65.
Oral Presentations
 “The development of a flow cytometric method to measure nitric oxide production in celomocytes of the
earthworm Eisenia hortensis in response to microbe-associated molecular patterns and soil-dwelling bacteria.”
90th Annual Meeting of the Pennsylvania Academy of Science, Susquehanna University, March 21-23, 2014.
 “Using flow cytometry to investigate innate immunity in invertebrates: An in vitro study demonstrating nitric oxide
production in earthworm celomocytes induced by soil-dwelling bacteria.” Beta Beta Beta Biological Honors
Society Northeast District 2 Convention, Cabrini College, March 28, 2015.
 Honorable mention award (equivalent to 4th place)
 “Pathogen-induced nitric oxide production in earthworm celomocytes detected by flow cytometry: an innate
immune response impeded by the nitric oxide synthase inhibitor aminoguanidine.” 91st Annual Meeting of the
Pennsylvania Academy of Science, Lebanon Valley College, April 10-12, 2015.
 1st place award
 “Inhibition of nitric oxide production in immune-stimulated amoebocytes of the earthworm Eisenia hortensis by
the NO synthase inhibitor aminoguanidine.” Cabrini College Arts, Research, And Scholarship Symposium,
Cabrini College, April 28th, 2015.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Project Assistant | Bracket (Contractor – Pathfinders) | May 2016 – September 2016
 Aided in the identification and resolution of clinical trial data inquiries/data changes and communication to
internal and external multi-function resources within project teams
 Managed data for each assigned project, utilizing proprietary IT applications (e.g. RDA)
 Communicated with clients (e.g. pharmaceutical sponsor, CRO) and site personnel regarding site/study details
 Produced data reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis for both internal project teams and external clients
 Owned in-study/maintenance transactional project activities throughout entire project lifecycle, such as
management of audio recording reviews by clinical leads
Professional Pet Care Associate | Charlene’s Pet Services, Inc. | Feb 2012 – April 2016
 Provided professional in-home pet care and perform general household duties while clients are away
 Arranged and conducted consultations with new clients to obtain instructional information on pet and home care
needed
 Supervised safe, non-threatening play outdoors for dogs of different breeds and temperaments at company
facility to provide positive dog-to-dog interactions
 Maintained facility yards and indoor areas by performing daily cleaning and repairs
Peer Mentor & Classroom Coach (Physics I/II & General Microbiology) | Cabrini College | Aug 2013 – May 2015
 Conducted weekly tutoring sessions for students singly or in a group setting to those seeking extra assistance by
answering questions, clarifying material, offering guidance and advice, and reviewing information
 Managed study sessions with students in preparation for finals and important exams/quizzes
 Provided assistance to the professor of the general microbiology course by attending laboratory classes,
answering student questions, performing class demonstrations, preparing growth medium and bacterial cultures
for student use in lab, and leading student study sessions
TECHNICAL SKILLS
 Microsoft Word
 Microsoft Excel
 Microsoft PowerPoint
 Microsoft Access
 CellQuest Pro Software
 WinList 7.0 Software