FRANK O. JOHNSON BS (Hons) PhD
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1620 Woodbrook St. Apt# 46
East Lansing, MI 48823
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662-518-1131
Current Status Since April 2007
Senior Research Associate, Michigan State University, Michigan
Responsibilities
• Design, direct and managed rodent models of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
disease
• Dissemination of research information
• Promotion of research work and institution
• Developed and implement exposure methodology and behavioral techniques for the
lab
• Help managed research budget and resources
• Supervised research students
• Writing proposal for research funding
Achievements
• Research output includes 4 papers, 5 conferences
• Complete project within specified timelines and within budget
• Implement exposure methodology and behavioral techniques
• Write 30 SOPs
Skills Demonstrated
Problem Solving: My research involved demonstrating, analyzing and presenting
new and complex concepts on gene-environmental interactions and identified
future research directions. My objectives were achieved through a combination
of personal experience, expertise from others and adapting pertinent ideas
gleaned from publications.
Project and Resource Management: I was responsible for developing research
techniques that could be used to answer the research question within the
broader grant proposal and funding allocations. This was achieved through
personal experience, careful monitoring of all resource use, reviewing
literature, interacting with more experience personnel and knowledge gleaned
while attending international conferences.
Techniques Development: A major part of my responsibilities were to learn and
transfer new techniques to the lab. I am certified by Leica Microsystems to used
the their latest Laser Scanning Microscope (SP5). In addition, I have
successfully developed and implement chronic neurotoxicity exposure dosimetry
and behavioral techniques for the lab which has been adapted in other projects.
Whereas much more work needs to be done on my patch clamp and whole cell
recording techniques, my two years exposure and use has improve my repertoire of
new research skills.
Communication Skills: Many activities such as supervision, teaching, presenting
at departmental and interdepartmental seminars, research papers, peer reviewer
and conference presentations have help to developed my interpersonal, written
and public speaking skills to a high degree. I am more confident at presenting
complex materials in a clear, concise, and understandable manner, tailored for
a range of scientific audiences.
Leadership and Team Work: As the senior postdoctoral associate I effectively
manage my time and
trained others how to utilized specialized techniques in their research.
Interact with other postdoctoral research associate and graduate students to
ensure that any technical or daily issues are solved. During the summers, I
mentored and trained summer undergraduate students to further develop my
facilitation skills. This has directly resulted in one student successfully
applying and winning an award from Pfizer.
Education
April 2007 to Present: Michigan State University, College of Veterinary
Medicine,
Center for Integrative Toxicology, Pharmacology/Toxicology and Neuroscience
Program, East Lansing, MI. NIEHS Postdoctoral Research Fellow. Specialty,
mechanistic toxicity and metals. Major focused; Neuropharmacology and
Electrophysiology.
August 2002 - April 2007: Mississippi State University, College of Veterinary
Medicine,
Basic Science and Neuroscience Department, Center for Environmental Health
Sciences,
Starkville, MS. PhD, Environmental Toxicology. Specialty, Developmental
Neurotoxicology and Behavioral Toxicology; GPA 3.86
August 1999 - May 2001: Tuskegee University, School of Veterinary Medicine,
Department of Biomedical Sciences, Tuskegee, Al. MS., Veterinary Medical
Sciences. Specialty; Pharmacology, Reproductive and Developmental
Neurotoxicology; GPA 3.52
August 1990- May 1992: University of the West Indies, Faculty of Science and
Agriculture,
St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago. BS., Agricultural Science (Honors); minor in
Agri-Economics;
GPA 3.65 on a 4.0 scale.
Previous Experience
June 2002 - May 2003: Toxicology Consultant, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, Al
Research Specialty: Reproductive and Developmental Neurotoxicity. Supervisor:
Dr. Lanell Ogden. Responsibilities: data management, statistical analysis, report
writing, results interpretation and publication.
June 2001 - May 2002 : Toxicology Research Associate, Tuskegee University,
Tuskegee, Al
Research Specialty: Reproductive and Developmental Neurotoxicity: Supervisor:
Dr. Lanell Ogden. Responsibilities: managing and ensuring all necessary technical
protocols and procedures were written and implemented in a timely manner. In
addition, ensuring that the research hypothesis were tested in a scientific
manner under good laboratory practice (GLP). My research portfolio also includes
writing statistical program and analyzed data, prepare and present report,.
planned, developed, advised and supervised veterinary student summer research
project.
Other Experience
1992-1995: Managed Agricultural and farming enterprise for Banana producers
Sept. 1995- 1997: Mathematics and Science Teacher; Ministry of Education
August 1997 - July 1999: Manage Farmers Cooperate and Personal Agricultural
production and Marketing Company. Having these managerial experiences has help
developed my interpersonal, organizational skills and financial management.
Publications and Presentations
Johnson FO, Atchison W. 2009. The Role of Environmental Mercury, Lead and
Pesticide Exposure in Development of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
Neurotoxicology.
Johnson FO, Chambers JE, Nail CA, Givaruangsawat S, Carr RL. 2009.
Developmental chlorpyrifos and methyl parathion exposure alters radial-arm maze
performance in juvenile and adult rats. Toxicol Sci. 109(1):132-42.
Chitrakar, A., Johnson, F.O., and Atchison, W.D. 2010. Chronic Methylmercury
exposure potentiates [Zn2+]i in motoneurons of hSOD1 mice. The Toxicologist,
Supplement to ToxSci. 49th Annual Meeting and Expo.
Johnson F and Atchison W. 2009. Postnatal Exposure To Methylmercury Enhances
Development Of Paralytic Phenotype In Sod1-G93A Female Mice. The Toxicologist,
Supplement to ToxSci. 48th Annual Meeting and Expo.
Johnson FO, and Atchison WD. Potential Enhanced Development Of Paralytic
Phenotype In SOD1-G93a Mice By Methylmercury.“Environmental Etiologies of
Neurological Disorders: Scientific, Translational and Policy Implications”. 25th
International Neurotoxicology Conference 2008
Research Techniques and Expertise
Laser Scanning Confocal Microscopy; Electrophysiology; Immunohistochemistry;
Behavioral Techniques; Immunoreactivity; Analytical Techniques; Protein
Purification; Radioligand; ImmunoFluorescence Polarization Method; RTPCR;
Biochemical and Enzymatic Assays; Statistical Analysis Software and Sigmaplot;
MSword, Excel, Wordperfet, Quattro pro, etc; Technical Writing
Professional References
Available upon request
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