1. Sarah E. Corcoran
Sarah.Corcoran@nationwidechildrens.org · 419-303-8899
Laboratory Manager seeking to leverage clinical/translational laboratory experience,
background in Molecular Genetics and relationship management expertise towards a new
opportunity in the biomedical field. Enterprising nature dictates the ability to learn and
master new subject matter quickly and efficiently while optimizing ongoing processes.
Technical and refined communication skills allow dialogue with diverse audiences on a
wide variety of technical content.
Education
The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH May 2014
B.S. Molecular Genetics with Research Distinction and specialization in PCMB
*Dean’s List, Student Trustee, Student Senate, Buckeye Contact, Regional Campus Representative, English Consultant
Experience
Nationwide Children’s Hospital-Department of Gene Therapy
Laboratory Manager October 2014-PRESENT
Assists in developing novel methods to deliver genes and therapies more efficiently to the nervous
system and testing novel targets to combat neurodegenerative diseases in children and adults using
viral vectors. Currently in Phase I/II clinical trials for Spinal Muscular Atrophy and Batten’s
disease.
Skills
*Regulatory compliance, manage and maintain clinical data, immunological testing including
ELISPOT and ELISA, clinical SOPs reflecting Good Lab Practices, animal toxicology studies,
supervise and train new lab hires, mouse colony management.
Wexner Medical Center-Department of Developmental Neuropathology
Student Research Associate September 2013 – May 2014
Conducted research in an effort to elucidate the mechanism of developmental and neoplastic
disorders of the CNS, with a focus on respiratory development and the transcription factor PHOX2B.
Skills
* Tissue trimming, processing, embedding, Serial sectioning using cryostat/ microtome/
vibratome. Immunohistochemistry inclucding H&E/chromagen/fluorescent. Slide preparation.
Brightfield/ fluorescence/confocal microscopy. IRB applications. Neuroanatomy..
Dorothy Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute-Department of Physiology
Student Research Assistant August 2012– December 2012
Investigated changes in cell membrane repair, cellular metabolism, and calcium homeostasis in
normal physiology and disease states.
Skills
*Purification; bacterial culture; animal husbandry; preparation of solutions and reagents;
autoclaving; inventory of laboratory glassware.