Steven Paisley
Boston
Summary
Accomplished assistant professor with over 10 years of experience in higher education, specializing in biology. Proven track record of fostering academic excellence through innovative teaching methods, collaborative research and student mentorship. Demonstrated success in securing research funding, publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at diverse conferences. Passionate about contributing to the academic community and enhancing student learning outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Professor
UMass Boston
01.2021 - Current
- Develop and deliver undergraduate and graduate courses in bioinformatics, focusing on biology, increasing student enrollment in advanced classes by 20%.
- Supervise and mentor 30 graduate students, with 15 students completing their theses under my guidance.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to design and implement a new curriculum, improving student satisfaction scores by 25%.
Lecturer
Boston University
09.2016 - 12.2020
- Taught various biology courses, achieving an average student evaluation rating of 4.8/5 across all classes.
- Led a departmental initiative to integrate technology into the classroom, increasing student engagement and participation by 30%.
- Organized and chaired two annual academic conferences, attracting over 500 attendees from various institutions.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Boston University
06.2012 - 08.2016
- Assisted in the instruction of undergraduate courses, contributing to a 15% improvement in overall student performance.
- Provided academic support to students through office hours, tutoring sessions and exam preparation workshops.
- Conducted research in biology, publishing three papers and presentations at four academic conferences.
Education
Ph.D. in Bioinformatics -
Boston University
Boston, MAMaster of Science in Molecular Biology -
Boston
Boston, MABachelor of Science in Biology -
Boston University
Boston, MASkills
- Curriculum D-development
- Research methodology
- Data analysis: SPSS, R, Python
- Grant writing
- Academic writing and publishing
- Student mentorship
- Public speaking
- Teamwork and collaboration
Research Experience
- Exploring the Microbiome-Host Interaction in Human Health, 2022-2023, Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations as a research lead.
- Understanding the Molecular Basis of Aging and Longevity, 2019-2021, Collaborated as a research assistant and developed macros, unique formulas and other actions to produce reliable and consistent statistical reviews.
- Exploring the Role of Epigenetics in Development and Disease, 2017-2020, Worked as a research volunteer and organized participant-informed consent waivers and research scope documentation.
Publications
- Genetic Determinants; Investigating the Genetic Basis of Antibiotic Resistance in Bacterial Populations., American Journal of Human Biology, Paisley, S., & Johnson, R. B., 2023, 45, 2, 123-137
- Microbiome Dysbiosis and Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Role of Gut Microbial Community Structure., Gut Microbes, Paisley, S., & Patel, S. K., 2022, 8, 3, 211-225
- Investigating the Role of Epigenetics in Gene Regulation and its Implications for Development, Disease and Evolution., Life Science Journal, Paisley, S. & Chen, H., 2021, 30, 4, 401-415
Conference Presentations
- Bioinformatics in the Era of Big Data: Mining Genomic Information for Disease Discovery" - (2024)
- "Bioinformatics Tools for Genetic Variant Analysis and Interpretation" - (2023)
- "Unraveling the Genetic Basis of Rare Diseases: Insights and Challenges" conference - (2022)
- "Exploring the Genetics of Cancer: Towards Personalized Therapies" - (2021)
- "Genetic Counseling: Empowering Patients through Understanding and Communication" - (2019)
Conference Attendance
- Bio International Convention Biotech Innovation Conference, San Diego, CA - (2024)
- International Conference on Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology, Boston, MA - (2024)
- Targeted Intracellular Delivery Summit, Boston, MA - (2024)
- American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) Annual Meeting, Boston, MA - (2023)
- Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology (SICB) Annual Meeting, Austin, TX - (2023)
- Experimental Biology (EB) Conference, Philadelphia, PA - (2023)
Professional Affiliations and Memberships
- American Society for Microbiology - (2019 - current)
- American Society for Cell Biology - (2018- current)
- American Society of Human Genetics - (2017 - current)
Certification
- Certified Online Instructor (COI) - (Current)
- Advanced Certificate in Biotechnology - (2024)
- Advanced Grant Proposal Writing Certificate - (2023)
- Certified Biological Safety Professional (CBSP) - (2023)
- Certified Professional Biologist (CPB) - (2022)
Timeline
Assistant Professor
UMass Boston
01.2021 - Current
Lecturer
Boston University
09.2016 - 12.2020
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Boston University
06.2012 - 08.2016
Ph.D. in Bioinformatics -
Boston University
Master of Science in Molecular Biology -
Boston
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
Boston University
- Certified Online Instructor (COI) - (Current)
- Advanced Certificate in Biotechnology - (2024)
- Advanced Grant Proposal Writing Certificate - (2023)
- Certified Biological Safety Professional (CBSP) - (2023)
- Certified Professional Biologist (CPB) - (2022)
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