Problem Solver

Valerie Stewart

Areas Valerie Stewart is Knowledgeable in:

Molecular biology, RNA science, microbiology, bacteriology

Techniques Valerie Stewart Uses:

brainstorming, literature searches, group think-tank sessions, develop ideas with colleages and collaborators, network through conferences and collaborations, experimental approaches in the laboratory to further ideas

Valerie Stewart's Problem Solving Skills:

  1. clinical laboratory experience
  2. project lead and design
  3. laboratory supervision
  4. preparation of manuscripts
  5. preparation of presentations (oral, poster)
  6. teaching (undergraduate, graduate, medical)
  7. immunohistochemistry
  8. bacterial culture and identification
  9. protein assay and analysis
  10. Molecular cloning
  11. computer software (MS office, CorelDraw, bioinformatic analysis)
  12. microscopy (light/confocal/fluorescence/SEM)
  13. transfusion sciences
  14. RNA biochemistry

Valerie Stewart's Problem Solving Experience:

  1. -have developed assays in the laboratory such as those to determine if biofilm formation corelates with missed bacterial detection
    -have developed ideas for projects seen through to completion in peer reviewed publications