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:
- clinical laboratory experience
- project lead and design
- laboratory supervision
- preparation of manuscripts
- preparation of presentations (oral, poster)
- teaching (undergraduate, graduate, medical)
- immunohistochemistry
- bacterial culture and identification
- protein assay and analysis
- Molecular cloning
- computer software (MS office, CorelDraw, bioinformatic analysis)
- microscopy (light/confocal/fluorescence/SEM)
- transfusion sciences
- RNA biochemistry
Valerie Stewart's Problem Solving Experience:
- -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