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Education
University of North Carolina at Greensboro, NC – August 2018 to present
PhD Candidate in Environmental Health Sciences
Laboratory of Dr. Kasie Raymann
Vice President of the Graduate Student Association (GSA) – August 2020 to May 2022
Expected graduation – May 2024
Advanced to candidacy April 2020
Dissertation – "The unintended antibiotic target: (honey bee) microbiomes and reproduction"
North Dakota State University, Fargo ND – August 2014 to May 2018
Bachelors of Science in Biological Sciences – 2016 Dean’s list
Minor in Psychology
Minor in Chemistry
PhD Candidate in Environmental Health Sciences
Laboratory of Dr. Kasie Raymann
Vice President of the Graduate Student Association (GSA) – August 2020 to May 2022
Expected graduation – May 2024
Advanced to candidacy April 2020
Dissertation – "The unintended antibiotic target: (honey bee) microbiomes and reproduction"
North Dakota State University, Fargo ND – August 2014 to May 2018
Bachelors of Science in Biological Sciences – 2016 Dean’s list
Minor in Psychology
Minor in Chemistry
Research Interests
Reproductive health, reproductive microbiome, microbiology, honey bee health, gut microbiome, spermatogenesis, antibiotic toxicity, reproductive toxicology, tetracycline, endocrine disrupting chemicals
Grants
USDA AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program. “Investigating the impacts of in-hive treatments on the reproductive health of queens and drones”. PI: Kasie Raymann, Co-PI: David Tarpy, Significant Contribution: Alexis Hoopman ($682,500.00) 2022-2025
USDA AFRI Predoctoral Fellowship. “The unintended antibiotic target: honey bee microbiome and fecundity”. PI: Alexis Hoopman. Sponsor: Kasie Raymann ($180,000.00) May 2021 – May 2024
= $862,500 of USDA funding to support my dissertation research
USDA AFRI Predoctoral Fellowship. “The unintended antibiotic target: honey bee microbiome and fecundity”. PI: Alexis Hoopman. Sponsor: Kasie Raymann ($180,000.00) May 2021 – May 2024
= $862,500 of USDA funding to support my dissertation research
Honors and Awards
2nd Place Physiology, Biochemistry, and Toxicology Poster Competition, November 2022
Entomological Society of America 2022 Annual Meeting
Travel Award ($210) July 2022
GSA 2022 Group of Excellence - 3rd year in a row April 2022
John T. Ambrose Honey Bee Student Researcher 2021,
North Carolina State Beekeepers Association November 2021
Berry Fund Endowment for Outreach and
communication via environmental science ($500) July 2021
UNCG Graduate School Fellowship ($2500) Summer 2021
GSA 2021 Group of Excellence – 2nd year in a row April 2021
Student Research Support Grant ($500) February 2021
GSA 2020 Group of Excellence April 2020
Student Research Support Grant ($420) January 2020
Travel Award ($250) January 2020
Student Research Support Grant ($400) September 2019
Morehead Planetarium IMPACTS program acceptance award ($135) August 2019
Student Research Support Grant ($510) January 2019
Student Research Support Grant ($500) August 2018
UNCG Moore Fellowship ($3000) July 2018
First place at the Northern Plains Biological Symposium March 2018
Second place at the NDSU EXPLORE Undergraduate Research Showcase November 2017
Entomological Society of America 2022 Annual Meeting
Travel Award ($210) July 2022
GSA 2022 Group of Excellence - 3rd year in a row April 2022
John T. Ambrose Honey Bee Student Researcher 2021,
North Carolina State Beekeepers Association November 2021
Berry Fund Endowment for Outreach and
communication via environmental science ($500) July 2021
UNCG Graduate School Fellowship ($2500) Summer 2021
GSA 2021 Group of Excellence – 2nd year in a row April 2021
Student Research Support Grant ($500) February 2021
GSA 2020 Group of Excellence April 2020
Student Research Support Grant ($420) January 2020
Travel Award ($250) January 2020
Student Research Support Grant ($400) September 2019
Morehead Planetarium IMPACTS program acceptance award ($135) August 2019
Student Research Support Grant ($510) January 2019
Student Research Support Grant ($500) August 2018
UNCG Moore Fellowship ($3000) July 2018
First place at the Northern Plains Biological Symposium March 2018
Second place at the NDSU EXPLORE Undergraduate Research Showcase November 2017
Research and Employment Experience
PhD Candidate, Dept of Biology, UNCG May 2018 – Present
Mentor: Dr. Kasie Raymann, Dept of Biology, UNCG
Overview: The impacts of antibiotics on honey bee microbiomes and reproductive health
Key Responsibilities: RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, DNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, library preparation and sequencing, rearing germ-free bees, in-vitro rearing honey bees, aseptic dissection and microbiome preservation, microscope dissection, artificial insemination, drone health measurements, triple quad mass spec, hive management, sperm viability analysis, use of BeePlus, statistics and bioinformatics
Research Assistant, Dept of Biological Sciences, NDSU August 2017 – May 2018
Mentor: Dr. Julia Bowsher, Dept of Biological Sciences, NDSU
Outline: The impact of pesticides on the honey bee reproductive system, specifically spermatozoa
Key Responsibilities: Creating field-relevant doses of Glyphosate, hemocytometer cell counts, Live/Dead assay in combination with mitochondrial staining, investigation cell death mechanism, florescent microscopy on an automated microscope, drone dissection with testis removal, apiary management and hive inspections, use of HiveTracks
Pollination Nation Summer Research Program, NDSU/USDA-ARS May 2017 - August 2017
Mentors: Dr. Julia Bowsher, Dept of Biological Sciences, NDSU & Dr. Arun Rajamohan, Insect Genetics and Biochemistry Research, USDA-ARS
Outline: Participated in Undergraduate Research Experience (REU) over the summer of 2017
Key Responsibilities: Live/Dead assays using florescent microscopy, mixing specialized buffer, DMSO and glyphosate concentrations, motility assay using 1-5 motility scoring, introduction to R statistical analysis, field experience managing honey bee colonies, chalk talk experience with department and mentors
Antibiotic Discovery Course Research Project, NDSU January 2017 - May 2017
Mentor: Dr. Wendy Reed, Dept of Biological Sciences, NDSU
Outline: Diet impact on gut microbiome and antibiotic resistance in honey bees
Key Responsibilities: Fed honey diet variations to bees in solitary, microscope dissections and exterior dissection technique, plated gut on agar against strains of bacteria, performed spread patch, streak and master plating techniques, ran PCR and gel electrophoresis on selected bacterial colonies, BLAST to identify bacteria species, exposer to JMP statistical program, practiced lab safety protocol and notebook keeping
Head Medical Assistant/Case manager, PND September 2014 - December 2017
Location: Prairie Naturopathic Doctors, Moorhead MN
Outline: Worked as the training medical assistant then case manager for a Naturopathic clinic
Key Responsibilities: Promotion to weight loss specialist to provide healthy life style coaching to patients, assisted in the hiring and interview process for new staff, provided training for all new medical assistants since October 2014, wrote and implemented new medical procedures and policies, cross trained in all departments to maximize efficiency, perform vitals, intake, charting and numerous tests and procedures on patients
Key Achievements: Received training in Portland, OR to start a weight loss program, considered head medical assistant with training and managing responsibilities, assisted many appreciatory patients to regain and maintain their health
Mentor: Dr. Kasie Raymann, Dept of Biology, UNCG
Overview: The impacts of antibiotics on honey bee microbiomes and reproductive health
Key Responsibilities: RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, DNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, library preparation and sequencing, rearing germ-free bees, in-vitro rearing honey bees, aseptic dissection and microbiome preservation, microscope dissection, artificial insemination, drone health measurements, triple quad mass spec, hive management, sperm viability analysis, use of BeePlus, statistics and bioinformatics
Research Assistant, Dept of Biological Sciences, NDSU August 2017 – May 2018
Mentor: Dr. Julia Bowsher, Dept of Biological Sciences, NDSU
Outline: The impact of pesticides on the honey bee reproductive system, specifically spermatozoa
Key Responsibilities: Creating field-relevant doses of Glyphosate, hemocytometer cell counts, Live/Dead assay in combination with mitochondrial staining, investigation cell death mechanism, florescent microscopy on an automated microscope, drone dissection with testis removal, apiary management and hive inspections, use of HiveTracks
Pollination Nation Summer Research Program, NDSU/USDA-ARS May 2017 - August 2017
Mentors: Dr. Julia Bowsher, Dept of Biological Sciences, NDSU & Dr. Arun Rajamohan, Insect Genetics and Biochemistry Research, USDA-ARS
Outline: Participated in Undergraduate Research Experience (REU) over the summer of 2017
Key Responsibilities: Live/Dead assays using florescent microscopy, mixing specialized buffer, DMSO and glyphosate concentrations, motility assay using 1-5 motility scoring, introduction to R statistical analysis, field experience managing honey bee colonies, chalk talk experience with department and mentors
Antibiotic Discovery Course Research Project, NDSU January 2017 - May 2017
Mentor: Dr. Wendy Reed, Dept of Biological Sciences, NDSU
Outline: Diet impact on gut microbiome and antibiotic resistance in honey bees
Key Responsibilities: Fed honey diet variations to bees in solitary, microscope dissections and exterior dissection technique, plated gut on agar against strains of bacteria, performed spread patch, streak and master plating techniques, ran PCR and gel electrophoresis on selected bacterial colonies, BLAST to identify bacteria species, exposer to JMP statistical program, practiced lab safety protocol and notebook keeping
Head Medical Assistant/Case manager, PND September 2014 - December 2017
Location: Prairie Naturopathic Doctors, Moorhead MN
Outline: Worked as the training medical assistant then case manager for a Naturopathic clinic
Key Responsibilities: Promotion to weight loss specialist to provide healthy life style coaching to patients, assisted in the hiring and interview process for new staff, provided training for all new medical assistants since October 2014, wrote and implemented new medical procedures and policies, cross trained in all departments to maximize efficiency, perform vitals, intake, charting and numerous tests and procedures on patients
Key Achievements: Received training in Portland, OR to start a weight loss program, considered head medical assistant with training and managing responsibilities, assisted many appreciatory patients to regain and maintain their health
Memberships
Association of Southeastern Biologists (ASB) 2023 - Present
Entomological Society of America (ESA) 2022 - Present
American Society of Microbiology (ASM) 2020 - Present
UNCG Graduate Student Association 2018 - Present
North Carolina Beekeepers Association 2018 - Present
The Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology (SICB) 2017 - 2018
Insect Cryobiology and Ecophysiology (ICE) at USDA-ARS Fargo/NDSU 2017 - 2018
Pollination Nation at NDSU 2017
Entomological Society of America (ESA) 2022 - Present
American Society of Microbiology (ASM) 2020 - Present
UNCG Graduate Student Association 2018 - Present
North Carolina Beekeepers Association 2018 - Present
The Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology (SICB) 2017 - 2018
Insect Cryobiology and Ecophysiology (ICE) at USDA-ARS Fargo/NDSU 2017 - 2018
Pollination Nation at NDSU 2017
Manuscript Reviews
Apidologie Journal November 2021
Annals of the Entomological Society of America July 2020
Apidologie Journal June 2019
Annals of the Entomological Society of America July 2020
Apidologie Journal June 2019
