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Thermo Fisher Scientific
Scientist II · Flow Cytometry R&D
Research background
A closer look
at the science.
Graduate research in pharmacology and toxicology, followed by scientific roles in production and flow cytometry research and development.
Environmental compounds and the ABCG2 transporter
Kevin’s graduate thesis examined the effects of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) on the ABCG2 transporter, also known as the breast cancer resistance protein.
The thesis title is Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) and Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs) are Inhibitors of the Breast Cancer Resistance Protein (ABCG2) Transporter.
Methods used in graduate research
The research record includes mammalian cell culture, flow cytometry, and gas chromatography with electron capture detection (GC/ECD). The original thesis identifies GC/ECD for analysis of PCB 47 in cell pellet and media samples.
From a thesis to a conference contribution
A related abstract and poster, “Polychlorinated Biphenyls and Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers are Inhibitors of the Breast Cancer Resistance Protein,” appeared in The Toxicologist, S1, page 419, in March 2009. See the complete presentation record.
02 / Industry experience
Scientific work beyond graduate study.
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Life Technologies
Scientist I · Production
03 / Evidence in context
Reading beyond a study’s headline.
A related educational article introduces questions about study design, outcomes, uncertainty, and how research findings apply to a specific population.
Professional connections