Broadie Lab Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University

E. A. WOODRUFF III:

Elvin Woodruff

Education:    
B.S.-Animal Science  Tennessee State University   Nashville, TN.
     
Experience:    
Electron Microscopy Specialist Vanderbilt University  Nashville, TN.
2003-present -Processing, embedding, and fixation of animal and Drosophila tissues for research studies. 
-Immunocytochemistry
-Cut thick and thin resin sections. 
-Operation of electron microscope-Micro injection
-Confocol Microscopy
 
Electron Microscopy Technician II Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN.
1998-2003 -Processing, embedding, and fixation of human and animal tissues for research studies and clinical-Thick and thin section including staining-Operation to two electron microscopes (Phillips EM 300 and 400)-Photograph and print micrographs (plates film and digital) for study and publication prints
-Picking up kidney biopsies and maintence of EM Pacility and supplies
-Maintenance of procedure manual and safety records
-instruction of residents in the use of the electron microscope,-Maintain digital EM lab
 
Histotechnologist I Centennial Hospital Nashville, TN.
 1997-1998 -Prepare tissue for microscopic examinations/histo-immunocytochemistry-Processing and sectining of paraffin embedded tissue
-Collaborates with researchers and lab personnel on research projects
-Cut frozen sectins
-Staining techniques such as Jones, Congo Red, PAS, H&E, ect...
 
Pathologist Assistant/Lab Supervisor Vanderbilt University  Nashville, TN.
1994-1997 -Supervision of lab personal,including one Pathologist Assistant and one Pathology Tech. II
-Assist pathology residents, gross dictation,
-Frozen section
-Ordering and photography
-Safety officer
 
Surgical Pathology Technician II  Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN.
1993-1994 -Clean
-Calibrate and conducts routine maintenance
-Dispose of hazardous chemicals and tissue
-Prepare estrogen/progesterone receptor tissue for histology
-Cut, stain and mount frozen sections for immediate diagnosis
 
     
 Computer Skills -familiar with most software applications, and operating systems
-Web Developer Training
-Adobe Photoshop CS (8.0)
 

 

EM of many flagela cut tranverse
EM High-Magnification of Active Zone
EM of many flagela cut tranverse
EM High-Magnification of Active Zone