Automation Core People
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Amy Avery Research Lab Technologist
Education B.S, M.S. in biology, UMass/Boston
Interests Molecular biology, automation
My undergraduate research project involved the identification of Y-chromosome-specific markers to study the genetic evolution of sex chromosomes in dioecious plants. This expanded into a graduate project and an opportunity to establish the automated DNA sequencing facility at UMass/Boston. Since I joined the CCIB in 2003, I have enjoyed contributing to both the research automation and DNA sequencing departments. The continuing advancements in automation make this an exciting field. |
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John Darga Senior Research Lab Technologist
Education B.S., M.S. in biology, UMass/Dartmouth
InterestsHigh-throughput screening of cDNA libraries via luminescence-based reporters
My Master’s thesis research involved the identification and characterization of sulfidogenic bacteria from Bahamian blue holes. As a grad student I had the pleasure of spending a summer working in Mitch Sogin’s lab at the MBL at Woods Hole on the Giardia genome project, where I received my introduction to laboratory automation. In my spare time I play guitar and I play right field for the Death Hawks, a Providence Charity Baseball team.
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Adrian Idrizi Research Technologist
Education B.A., Connecticut College
Interests Technology development, high-throughput screening, RNAi, laboratory automation, cell and molecular biology, genetic model systems, immunology
My undergraduate honors thesis involved the use of DNA fingerprinting methods to study the diversity of denitrifying bacteria in salt marshes. I enjoy the collaborative spirit and the interdisciplinary environment at CCIB and look forward to working with others on various exciting projects.
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