Ashley Russell has extensive experience as a laboratory technician and research mentor. She received her B.S. in Pharmacology/Toxicology from the University of the Sciences in 2014 and is currently pursuing her Master's in Public Health at the same institution. Her skills include cell culture, animal handling, histology techniques, and training and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in research. She has authored several abstracts and posters and collaborated on multiple research projects related to cancer biology.

1. Ashley Russell
Phone: (570) 404-5520
Email: ashley9russell@gmail.com
EDUCATION
University of the Sciences – Philadelphia, PA (2015-Present)
Master’s in Public Health
University of the Sciences – Philadelphia, PA (2010-2014)
B.S. in Pharmacology/Toxicology
North Penn Jr/Sr High School – Blossburg, PA (Graduated 2010)
EMPLOYMENT
University of the Sciences – Philadelphia, PA
Laboratory technician and mentor, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences (September 2014 – present)
Ordering of supplies and equipment
Management of mouse colonies
Management of different research projects
Oversee and train undergraduate and graduate researchers
SKILLS
Research Laboratory Experience:
 Cell culture  ImageJ Analysis
 Cell-based functional assays  Viral transfection of mammalian cell lines
 Muse Cell Analyzer use and troubleshooting  Virus production and transfection
 Irradiation of cells  Animal handling (mice and rats)
 Clonogenic assay  Animal maintenance of colonies
 Immunohistochemistry  Animal breeding, genotyping and surgery
 Immunofluorescence stain on cells and
tissues
 Orthotopic injections (mammary gland and
prostate)
 H&E and Trichrome stains  Gavage, Subcutaneous and IP injections
 Embedding and slicing tissues  Flank and lung injections
 Trouble shooting new assays and kits  Cardiac puncture
 PCR
 Tissue Histology Analysis
 Develop, review, implement and optimize
SOPs
 Western Blot  Notebook/record keeping
 BCA  Review, analyze and report data
 Aseptic technique  Ordering supplies and equipment
 Culturing of multiple mammalian cell lines:  Confocal
o MDA-MB-231
o MCF10A
o MET-1
o Fibroblasts
o LNCAP
o HEK 293T
o PC3
o Caco-2
o MCF7
o DU145
o WPMY
 Training undergraduate and graduate
students
 Licor Imaging System

2. General:
Verbal and written communication Leading of teams
Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel Public speaking
Proficiency in Origin data analysis
AWARDS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS
R15 Grant submission – produced data and figures used in this grant (Feb 2016)
WW Smith Grant – produced data and figures used in this grant
received grant and worked on project (Dec 2015)
Ambrose Research Scholarship – received scholarship for research project (Sept 2013)
PUBLICATIONS/POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Abstracts:
1. Ferarro Z, Campbell M, Russell A, Vakil P, Mercier I. The Effect of Hemizygotic Harlequin
Mutation on Apoptosis Inducing Factor in Female Mice with Triple Negative Breast Cancer.
University of the Sciences 5th
Annual Mini-Research Day, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 2016.
2. Campbell M, Russell A, Camacho J, Schwarting R, Jasmin JF, Mercier I. Regulation of Triple
Negative Breast Cancer Progression by CAPER, a Novel Ap-1 Co-Activator. University of the
Sciences 14th
Annual Research Day, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 2016.
3. Houtmann J, Salvo R, Lauver B, Bard A, Russell A, Camacho J, Schwarting R, Mercier I, Jasmin
JF. CAPER as a Novel Biomarker of NSCLC Adenocarcinoma Progression. University of the
Sciences 14th
Annual Research Day, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 2016.
4. Gilman S, Darji H, Ferarro Z, John P, Russell A, Savant D, Ates-Alagoz Z, Adejare A, Mercier I.
Novel Arylsulfonyl Radiosensitizers for the Treatment of Triple Negative Breast Cancers.
University of the Sciences 14th
Annual Research Day, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 2016.
5. Vakil P, Russell A, Caldwell T, Stewart J, Patel P, Li M, Camacho J, Schwarting R, Mercier I.
Ascorbic Acid Transporters, SVCT1 and SVCT2: New Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets for
Human Colon Cancer. University of the Sciences 14th
Annual Research Day, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, USA, 2016.
6. Olson S, Dybek M, Colestock T, Wallach J, Gilman S, Russell A, Adajare A, Mercier I. Stability of
a Novel Radiosensitizer in Triple Negative Breast Cancer. University of the Sciences 14th
Annual
Research Day, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 2016.
7. Patel N, Gilman S, Russell A, Peethambaran B, Mercier I. Specific Cytotoxicity Mechanism of
Myrothamnus flabellifolius extracts ong Acute Myeloid Leukemic Cells. University of the Sciences
14th
Annual Research Day, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 2016.
8. Askey K, N, Gilman S, Russell A, Peethambaran B, Mercier I. Targeted Cytotoxicity of Triple
Negative Breast Cancer Cells Using Natural Products. University of the Sciences 14th
Annual
Research Day, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 2016.
9. Gilman S, Darji H, Ferarro Z, John P, Russell A, Savant D, Ates-Alagoz Z, Adejare A, Mercier I.
Novel Arylsulfonyl Radiosensitizers for the Treatment of Triple Negative Breast Cancers. Mid-
Atlantic Pharmacology Society Annual Meeting Poster Presenter, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA,
2016.
10. Gilman S, Darji H, Ferarro Z, John P, Russell A, Savant D, Ates-Alagoz Z, Adejare A, Mercier I.
Novel Arylsulfonyl Radiosensitizers for the Treatment of Triple Negative Breast Cancers.
University of the Sciences 4th
Annual Mini-Research Day, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 2015.
11. Campbell M, Russell A, Jasmin JF, Mercier I. Regulation of Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Progression by the AP-1 Co-Activator, CAPER. University of the Sciences 13th
Annual Research
Day, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 2015.

3. 12. Gilman S, Ferarro Z, John P, Russell A, Savant D, Ates-Alagoz Z, Adejare A, Mercier I. Novel
Arylsulfonyl Radiosensitizers for the Treatment of Triple Negative Breast Cancers. University of
the Sciences 14th
Annual Research Day, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 2015.
13. Gilman S, John P, Russell A, Savant D, Ates-Alagoz Z, Adejare A, Mercier I. Novel Arylsulfonyl
Radiosensitizers for the Treatment of Triple Negative Breast Cancers. Mid-Atlantic Pharmacology
Society Annual Meeting Poster Presenter, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 2015.
14. Russell A, Savant D, Ates-Alagoz Z, Adejare A, Mercier I. Novel Arylsulfonyl Radiosensitizers for
the Treatment of Triple Negative Breast Cancers. University of the Sciences 13th
Annual Research
Day, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 2014.
SCIENTIFIC/PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Research Mentor
Mentored twelve students (Sept 2014 – Present)
Mentored lab technician (Feb 2015 – Dec 2015)
Trained students in all necessary laboratory techniques
Taught students how to compile and analyze data
Responsible for students’ adhering to good laboratory practices
Discussed results to determine future direction of experiments
Undergraduate Research Mentor/Project Leader (Sept 2013 – May 2014)
Designing and carrying out experiments to determine efficacy of novel anti-cancer compounds
Compiling data and completing statistical analyses
Keeping notebook records, interpreting data and brainstorming future directions/experiments
Mentored one student (Jan 2014 – May 2014)
Trained student in all necessary laboratory techniques
Taught student how to compile and analyze data
Lead Collaborator (May 2015 – Present)
Jose Conejo-Garcia MD, PhD (Jan 2016 – Nov 2016)
Utilized his facilities at the Wistar Institute to conduct experiments
Worked with post-doc fellows conducting experiments
Bela Peethambaran PhD, Assistant Prof. of Biology (May 2015 – Present)
Assist with preparation of samples for analysis with Muse Cell Analyzer
Analyze results and send report to collaborator
Kenneth Myers PhD, Co-Director BioImage Core, Assistant Prof. of Biology (Sept 2015 – Present)
Embedded and sliced tissues to explore protein expression
Immunohistochemistry and Immunofluorescence stains exploring protein expression
Analysis of stains to determine protein expression
Clyde Ofner PhD, Professor of Pharmaceutics
Train and assist use of fluorescence microscope
Instructor (Oct 2014 – Present)
Taught three years undergraduate class, pathology section
Taught students about embedding, slicing and staining tissues
Explained the different stains and processes to the students
Pathology demonstration for accepted students
Taught and trained collaborators about the pathology processing and equipment and staining
Taught and trained collaborators about fluorescence imaging

4. MENTORING RESPONSIBILITIES
Sept 2016 – Present Supervision and guidance of Alison Bromely
Pharmacology/Toxicology undergrad student, USciences
Sept 2016 – Present Supervision and guidance of Abijha Biju
Pharmacology/Toxicology graduate student, USciences
Jan 2016 – Present Supervision and guidance of Sundee Olson
Pharmacology/Toxicology graduate student, USciences
Oct 2015 – Present Supervision and guidance of Bayan Eshmawi
Pharmaceutical Sciences graduate student, USciences
Aug 2015 – Present Supervision and guidance of Heena Darji
Pharmacology/Toxicology undergrad student, USciences
Aug 2015 – Present Supervision and guidance of Neil Shah
Doctor of Pharmacy student, USciences
Aug 2015 – Present Supervision and guidance of Zachary Ferrero
Pharmacology/Toxicology undergrad student, USciences
Jan 2015 – May 2015 Supervision and guidance of Marina Li
Pharmacology/Toxicology graduate student, USciences
July 2015 – Present Supervision and guidance of Jennifer Houtman
Pharmacology/Toxicology graduate student, USciences
Apr 2015 – Present Supervision and guidance of Priyal Vakil
Biological Sciences graduate student, USciences
Sept 2014 – Present Supervision and guidance of Mallory Campbell
Pharmacology/Toxicology graduate student, USciences
Feb 2015 – Dec 2015 Supervision and guidance of Renee Salvo
Lab Technician, USciences
Aug 2014 – May 2015 Supervision and guidance of Princy John
Doctor of Pharmacy student, USciences
Jan 2014 – May 2014 Supervision and guidance of Divya Savant
Pharmacology/Toxicology undergrad student, USciences