Resume

• 2007

  The University of Georgia

  UC Davis Pathology

  Microbiology

  Immunology

  Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study

  Lawrenceville

  GA

  Taught an evening section in undergraduate microbiology (Microbiology 3300K).\nConducted a laboratory session in which students learned to identify unknown bacteria.

  Associate Professor of Biology

  Georgia Gwinnett College

  Summer Fellow

  Advisor: Stephen B. Stanfill; May 2007- July 2007\n•\tDesigned search algorithms and wrote Visual Basic code for the development of a searchable database utilizing mass-spectrum data and retention indices to identify individual components (1

  700 compounds) of complex mixtures from 80 essential oils and botanical extracts.\n•\tPerformed exact mass measurements using gas chromatography/high resolution time-of-flight mass spectrometry (GC/HRMS) to confirm chemical formulas of unknown flavor compounds.\n•\tUtilized GC/HRMS to identify individual chemical constituents of essential mint oils in consumer products.

  U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC)

  National Center for Environmental Health

  Aalto Scientific

  LTD.

  Warminster

  PA

  -Attended a week long lyophilization cycle development and optimization course led by Jeff Schwegman

  CEO of AB BioTechnologies. \n-Hands on experience with Freeze-drying Microscopy and Differential Scanning Calorimetry.

  SP Scientific Lyophilization Principles and Practices Participant

  University of Georgia

  Infectious Diseases

  University of Georgia

  Ghana

  •\tEducated women and children on disease prevention in Ghana.\n•\tHelped administer routine vaccines for children in rural villages.\n•\tConsulted with numerous hospitals and diagnostic labs.

  Independent study: Disease Prevention in West Africa

  Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Disease NIH - NSF

  Aalto Scientific

  LTD.

  Greensboro

  Ga

  Aalto Scientific is a leader in the manufacture and supply of private label/OEM control and calibrator sera

  purified HUMAN proteins

  and bulk processed HUMAN and ANIMAL sera to the worldwide in vitro diagnostics (IVD) manufacturing community.\n\n•\tLeading bimonthly research and development meetings to update Regulatory Affairs and the product review committee on the status of open design history files. \n•\tInterfacing with sales and marketing to discuss feasibility of new original equipment manufacturing projects.\n•\tTravelling internationally with the sales team as technical support.\n•\tResponsible for developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and risk management analysis.\n•\tManaging direct reports and aiding in their experimental design.\n•\tKnowledge of working in an ISO 13485 compliant environment.

  Director of Research

  Davis

  CA

  •\tAided in validating MALDI-TOF as a diagnostic method for Pseudogymnoascus destructans.\n•\tEmployed molecular-based diagnostic techniques (PCR

  sequencing

  and in situ hybridization) to identify or confirm pathogens in diagnostic pathology cases.\n•\tResponsible for training all lab members on current biosafety practices.

  Research Scientist

  UC Davis Pathology

  Microbiology

  Immunology

  Poultry Diagnostic Research Laboratory

  Athens

  Georgia\nGraduate Student

  Mentor: Dr. Mark Jackwood; July 2007-current\n•\tStudied the evolution of feline and avian coronaviruses using phylogenetic analysis.\n•\tInvestigated the adaption of feline infectious peritonitis virus by assessing viral growth kinetics and performing full-length genome sequencing.\n•\tIdentified genetic markers for disease caused by coronaviruses using comparative genomics.\n•\tPerformed natural transmission studies of infectious bronchitis virus to assess adaptation and transmission dynamics.

  The University of Georgia

  Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study

  Molecular Virologist\n•\tPerformed research assessing the temporal genetic variation of West Nile virus isolates in Georgia.\n•\tUtilized primary virus isolation and serum neutralization assays to investigate outbreaks of epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus (EHDV) and bluetongue virus.\n•\tSequenced full-length genomes of EHDV to determine the most recent common ancestor and evolutionary relatedness of isolates from different geographic areas.\n•\tMaintained multiple cell lines for virus propagation.\n•\tRoutinely used PCR and Sanger sequencing for research and diagnostic purposes.

  Post Doctoral Associate

  Athens

  Georgia Area

  Indianapolis

  Indiana Area

  Indianapolis

  Indiana Area

  Roche

  Pleasanton

  Ca

  Short term assignment- Director Medical Affairs Point of Care

  cobas Liat

  Roche Molecular Systems

  The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America\n\tMember 2017\nHIV Medicine Association\n\tMember 2017\nInfectious Disease Society of America\n\tMember 2017\nAmerican Association for Clinical Chemistry\n \tMember

  2015-present \n American Society for Microbiology\nMember

  2014-present\n

  Professional Organizations

  2017 Internal Partner Award

  Recognition for commitment to going above and beyond in exemplifying the Roche Cultural Beliefs

  making a business contribution toward our Financials +3 and for demonstrated leadership in working across the organization to achieve success.

  Roche Diagnostic Corp.

  The University of Georgia

  PhD

  Infectious Diseases

  Infectious Diseases Graduate Student Association

  Georgia Southern University

  BS

  Georgia Southern University

  Statesboro

  Georgia

  \nUndergraduate Researcher

  Advisor: Dr. J.B Claiborne; \nTeaching Assistant for Organic Chemistry

  Biology and Minor in Chemistry

  Tri Beta Biology Honors Society-Vice President Presidential Volunteer Award

• U Lead is an organization that aids un(der)documented high school students with furthering their education.

  U LEAD

  Athens Ga

  Genomics

  Biochemistry

  SDS-PAGE

  Science

  Change Management

  Genetics

  Research

  Project Management

  Virology

  Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

  DNA

  Life Sciences

  Cross-functional Team Leadership

  Molecular Biology

  PCR

  Sequencing

  Cell Culture

  Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

  Protein Chemistry

  Infectious Diseases

  Comparative sequence analysis of full-length genome of FIPV at different tissue passage levels.

  Phillips

  J.E.

  M.W. Jackwood

  and D.A. Hilt

  Phillips

  J.E.

  M.W. Jackwood

  and D.A. Hilt. 2013. Comparative sequence analysis of full-length genome of FIPV at different tissue passage levels. Virus Genes. 11262(972).\n

  Comparative sequence analysis of full-length genome of FIPV at different tissue passage levels.

  Healthcare providers who have access to tests at the point of care (POC) are increasingly requesting the same performance from the POC test as they expect from the laboratory. With the introduction of the cobas®Liat instrument

  highly sensitive molecular diagnostic testing can be performed closer to the patient in CLIA-waived

  POC settings. As more sensitive tests become available

  there is concern regarding contamination of instrumentation owing to improper handling

  mistakes made when processing

  or environmental contamination. Recent concerns were raised when a nurse performed environmental surveillance for flu A/B by inserting a dry swab into the cobas Liat instrument and then ran it as a sample on the instrument

  generating a positive result. This finding stimulated questions about the possibility of system contamination contributing to false-positive results

  ultimately leading to the possibility of providing incorrect treatment to patients.

  Assay Integrity of a PCR Influenza Point-of-Care Test Remains Following Artificial System Contamination

  Phillips

  J. E. 2013. Fatal EHDV-2 in an Alpaca. Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study Brief. 28(4). \n

  Fatal EHDV-2 in an Alpaca.

  Avian oncogenesis induced by lymphoproliferative disease virus: A neglected or emerging retroviral pathogen?

  Phillips

  J.E.

  D. Stallknecht

  T.A. Perkins

  N. McClure

  and D. Mead.

  Phillips

  J.E.

  D. Stallknecht

  T.A. Perkins

  N. McClure

  and D. Mead. 2014. Evolutionary dynamics of West Nile virus in Georgia

  2001-2011. Virus Genes. 49(1): 132-6. \n\n

  Evolutionary dynamics of West Nile virus in Georgia

  Factors your healthcare system should consider to manage increased testing demand due to annual influenza epidemics.

  Developing a Flu Readiness Plan

  Phillips

  J.E.

  M.W. Jackwood

  E.T. McKinley

  S.W. Thor

  D.A. Hilt

  N.D. Acevedol

  S.M. Williams

  J.C. Kissing

  Phillips

  J.E.

  M.W. Jackwood

  E.T. McKinley

  S.W. Thor

  D.A. Hilt

  N.D. Acevedol

  S.M. Williams

  J.C. Kissinger

  A.H. Paterson

  J.S. Robertson

  and C. Lemke. 2011. Changes in nonstructural protein 3 are associated with attenuation in avian coronavirus infectious bronchitis virus. Virus Genes. 44(1): 63-74.\n

  Changes in nonstructural protein 3 are associated with attenuation in avian coronavirus infectious bronchitis virus

  Jamie E.

  Roche

  University of Georgia

  Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Disease NIH - NSF

  Georgia Gwinnett College

  Aalto Scientific

  LTD.

  University of Georgia

  Infectious Diseases

  U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC)

  National Center for Environmental Health