Susan F. Chase

Supervisor of Laboratory Services of the Department of Molecular, Cellular and Biomedical Science Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

University of New Hampshire
Spaulding Hall 246
38 Academic Way
Durham, New Hampshire 03824

Tel. (603) 862-1639
E-mail: sfchase@unh.edu

University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH

MS in Zoology, December 1994
Thesis: Characterization of the Hemolymph of the Spider Araneus cavaticus: Hemocytes and Proteins
Emphasis on gel electrophoresis, protein purification and cell culture

BS in Biochemistry, May 1980, cum laude
Senior Thesis: A Study of the Enzymes that Degrade Pyridoxal Phosphate in the Spastic Mouse

Supervisor of Laboratory Services: 1999 - present
Center to Advance Molecular Interaction Science (CAMIS)
Research project centers on determination of the valence of macromolecules using unique analytical electrophoresis instrumentation developed by CAMIS and capillary electrophoresis.Additional research performed on the biophysical characteristics of recombinant spider silk proteins. Other biophysical chemistry instrumentation includes analytical ultracentrifuge, surface plasmon resonance, light scattering with HPLC, viscometry and densitometry.

Scientist: 1995 - 1999
Binax, NH, Inc. (formally BioQuest, Inc.) Atkinson, NH
Developed cell selection protocols, immunoassays and protein coupling procedures for immunomagnetic colloids.Directed the analytical laboratory utilizing the techniques of FAAS, ELISA, fluorescent assays, Vibrating samples magnetometer, TGA, Nicomp Submicron Particle Sizer, PCR, and titration.Trained and supervised laboratory technicians and student interns.

Senior Laboratory Technician: 1984 -1986
Dr. Henry J. Thompson, Animal Science and Nutrition Department
University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH
Analyzed biological tissues for trace elements utilizing flame and furnace AAS Palpated rat mammary tumors and cared for laboratory rats.

Laboratory Technician: 1982 - 1984
Dr. Edward K. Tillinghast, Department of Zoology
University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH
Studied spider physiology and chemical fractionation of spider webs utilizing gel electrophoresis, column chromatography and various enzyme assays.

Laboratory Technician: 1981 - 1982
Cambridge Medical Diagnostics, Inc. Billerica, MA
Iodinated various antigens, produced components and performed quality control assays for radioimmunoassay kits. Developed new one-reagent Thyroxin kit.