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Dillon Robinson
Clinical Research Associate (Department of Epidemi, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Location: Crystal Springs, MS United States
Joined: Sep 30th, 2005

About (request update)

Dillon H. Robinson, currently a resident of Memphis, Tennessee, has always possessed a love for science. As a child, Dillon was always intrigued by careers in the biomedical sciences. This fascination, coupled with his desire to combat health disparities in underserved populations, has facilitated his career path in the research sciences.

Current Whereabouts:

I am currently in Jackson,Mississippi attending Jackson State University: Home of the SONIC BOOM OF THE SOUTH MARCHING BAND!

Education (request update)

Jackson State University class of 2009

Undergrad Major: Biology

Most Memorable Moment:

My most memorable moments of college both occured my freshmen year. They were when I was moving into my dorm room and the first day of actual classes. I had finally made it!

Experience

I currently work with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital as Clinical Research Associate (Department of Epidemi
I have 0 years of experience working in the Science industry.

Clinical Research Associate I | St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
From September 2012 to Current • 14 year(s)
Responsible for data abstraction, collection, and entry to support clinical research investigating pediatric malignancies. Develops and monitors case report forms and ensures protocol compliance.

Substitute Teacher | Crystal Springs Middle School
From August 2011 to August 2012 • 1 year(s)
Fulfill short and long term substitute assignments across all subject areas, teaching students grades 4-8. Instruct and manage classes of up to 25 students.

Graduate Research Assistant | University of Georgia
From August 2009 to May 2011 • 2 year(s)
Assisted with planning, coordination, and implementation of cancer related research projects in Georgia. Involved in breast cancer and colon cancer prevention studies.

Cancer Research Fellow | National Cancer Institute
From May 2010 to August 2010 • 0 year(s)
Assisted with case control study on genetic variation in miRNA networks and lung cancer in populations of African descent. Performed data quality control and statistical analysis.

Biomedical Researcher | University of Pennsylvania
From May 2008 to August 2008 • 0 year(s)
Researched p53 tumor suppressor gene in Department of Pathology. Performed techniques to determine gene binding properties and effects on cancer formation.

Biomedical Research Program Participant | Jackson State University
From August 2005 to January 2008 • 3 year(s)
Performed research in breast cancer, colon cancer, and DNA damage. Assisted in lab management and performed cell culturing, gel electrophoresis, and DNA/RNA isolation.

Biomedical Researcher | Howard University Hospital
From May 2007 to August 2007 • 0 year(s)
Researched HIV-1 transcription and performed cell subculturing. Conducted iron chelation dosage experiments to observe effects on HIV-1 transcription.

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