Chet Falk

Currently researching the mechanics behind breast cancer's preferential metastasis to bone tissue utilizing in vitro techniques

• Beginning research on a project involving 3D hydrogel scaffolds
• First author of our recently submitted "Bone Mechanics in Cancer" chapter of "Encyclopedia of Bone Biology"

Studied the effect of mechanical loading and age on bone mineral density of trabecular-rich bone in mice utilizing dual-energy X-ray absorptometry (DEXA).

• Mastered DEXA analysis of distal femur and proximal tibia regions with the Lunar PIXImus Densitometer
• Analyzed changes in bone mineral density with a two-way ANOVA in JMP
• Preparing for publication in 2018

Freelance and contract work for small businesses in need of graphic and web development services.

• Design branding material and assets for artists, small businesses, and growing corporations, including landing pages, email templates, pdf manuals, business cards, stickers, and apparel
• Utilizing my graphic skills to create figures for scientific publications to boost the professional appearance of our lab group

GPA: 3.71 - Pre-Prelim Research Assistant working in Maureen Lynch's mechanical engineering lab, studying breast cancer metastasis to bone

GPA: 3.71 - Experienced in Biomaterials, Polymer Chemistry, Biomimetics, and Thermodynamics. Proficient in Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptometry, Dissections, Two-Way ANOVA, JMP, and Mathematica. Self-taught in CAD and 3D-Printing with resources provided by the University.

GPA: 3.3 , Dean’s list 2013 & 2014 - Experienced in Organic Chemistry, Histology, Cellular & Molecular Nuerobiology, Microbiology, and Physics. Proficient in lab techniques such as Disecting, Gram Staining, Streak plates, Microscopy, Liquid Chromatography, Mass-Spectrometry, and various organic reactions.

Researching the effects of mechanical loading and age on bone mineral density of trabecular-rich bone of mice utilizing dual-energy X-ray absorptometry (DEXA) in a hindlimb-suspension model. Preparing to publish in 2018.