Daniel MacVeigh-Fierro is seeking a position in the biotechnology field. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Biotechnology from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where he conducted research projects on chloroplast motility, Candida metabolism, and myosin motor proteins. His experience includes laboratory work at Associates of Cape Cod and presenting his research at national conferences.

1. Daniel MacVeigh-Fierro
dtmacveighfierro@gmail.com, 774-994-2326
Address:
PO Box 413
Yarmouthport, MA 02675
OBJECTIVE: Looking for a position in the Biotechnology field
EDUCATION: Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), 2012-2016, Worcester, MA
Bachelor ofScience in Biotechnology, GPA:3.25/4.00
INDUSTRY:
RESEARCH:
Production Laboratory Technician:
Associates of Cape Cod, E. Falmouth, MA, August 2016-Present
• FDAand ISO sanitation certified
• Developed skills in bleeding Horseshoe crabs
Major Qualifying Project, ChloroplastMotility:
Life Sciences and Bioengineering Center, WPI,Worcester,MA, September 2015- May 2016
• Focused research on the roles of kinesin 4-II and 7-I in moving chloroplast in Physcomitrella
patens
• Developed skills in using fluorescent and confocal microscopes
• Developed skills in moss cell culture and RNA isolation
2016 NationalAmerican Society ofPlant Biologists Conference
Austin, Texas July 9-13, 2016
• Received the Recognition TravelAward
• Presented research labeled “Investigating the Role ofKinesin 4-II and Kinesin 7-I in
Plant Growth and Chloroplast Photorelocation”
2015 National SACNAS Conference
Washington D.C. October 29-31, 2015
• Presented research labeled “Investigating the Role ofKinesin 4-II and Kinesin 7-I in
Plant Growth and Chloroplast Photorelocation”
Interactive Qualifying Project: Strategiesto Improve Farm Labor Camp Housing Policy
WPI,Worcester,MA,August-October 2014
• Worked with MA department of Public Health
• Assessed vulnerabilities of farm laborers in MA
• Gave recommendation of MApolicies as well as ways to improving communication
between farm labor camp owners and farm laborers
• https://www.wpi.edu/Pubs/E-project/Available/E-project-101914-
093218/unrestricted/Farm_Labor__IQP_Report.pdf
Lab Assistant, WPIat Gateway Park 2012-2013/ 2013-2015
• Prepared media and plates
• Sterilized laboratory glassware
Independent Study Project:Mapping the Metabolome ofCandida
Life Sciences and Bioengineering Center, WPI,Worcester,MA, January-May 2014.

2. • Honed skills to care for and culture C.elegans
• Infected populations of C. elegans with Candida albicans at different stages
FELLOWSHIPS: Grant Supplement, NSFREU: Analysis ofthe Role ofMyosin XI in Chloroplast
Photorelocation
Life Sciences and Bioengineering Center, WPI,Worcester,MA, June-August 2015
• Investigated the relations of kinesin and myosin motor proteins along with their interactions
with chloroplasts in Physcomitrella patens
• Developed skills in moss cell culture and microscopy techniques
Biological Discovery in Woods Hole, NSFREU:
Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, MA, June-August 2014.
• 1 of 12 students selected out of 450 applicants for the National Science Foundation (NSF)
Research Experience for Undergraduates
• Investigated the disease mechanisms of ALS and Huntington in a specialized squid motility
assay
• Dissected squid to use their giant axons for scientific research
• Developed skills in accurately pipetting and performing dilutions
• Presented cumulative research findings entitled “PolyQ-Htt Proline Binding Motifin Exon
1 Inhibits FastAxonal Transport” in a published abstract and oral presentation to the MBL
community
TEACHING
EXPERIENCE:
Co-Founder & President ofthe Biotech Club, WPI,January - October 2015
• Foster student interest and enthusiasm in biotechnology and industry
• Led weekly executive board meetings to plan events, invite speakers and arrange company
visits
• Communicate goals with professors, advisors, students and the administration
Peer Learning Assistant, WPI, August - October 2013/ October-December 2015
• Clarified and simplified fundamentals in Biotechnology for students
• Graded tests for 100 Intro to Biotechnology students twice a semester
• Provided group project feedback to students
RELATED
COURSES:
Intro to Biotechnology, Molecularity, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Anatomy & Physiology
Lab, Intro to Computer Science for Non-majors, Human Biology, Equilibrium, Applied Stats
for Life Sciences, Ecology, Environment & Animal Behavior Lab, Cell Biology,
Microbiology, & Genetics Lab, Organic Chemistry I, Organic Chemistry II, Developmental
Biology, Cell Culture Techniques, Regulation of Gene Expression, Simulation in Biology,
Immunology, Microscopy, Advanced Molecular Genetics, Biochemistry II,
SKILLS:
Laboratory:
Computer:
DNAextraction & purification, confocal/florescence/video microscopy, liquid & solid media
preparation, PCR design and optimization, gel electrophoresis, slide staining, sterile
technique, squid dissection, animal cell culture, moss cell culture
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,Python, Starlogo Nova, Origin, DNAMaster