Brian Rivera       

Brian Rivera, MS

Senior Research Associate & Group Project Coordinator
Department of Internal medicine
Dorothy M. Davis Heart & lung Research Institute
Ohio State University Medical Center
420 W 12th Avenue, Room 116
Columbus OH 43210
Phone: (614) 292-3806
Cell: (614) 390-2147
Email: brian.rivera@osumc.edu
 
Research Interests
While my job is generally to oversee Dr. Kuppusamy’s research projects, my primary personal research interest is the potential applications of adult stem cells for regenerative medicine. I also enjoy working on the development and testing of a specialized class of chemical EPR probe, with respect to integration of fluorescent groups in the structure of the compounds
 
Job Responsibilities
  • Grant proposal preparation
  • Animal protocol preparation
  • Manuscript proofreading and editing
  • Experimental protocol design and iImplementation
  • Laboratory and computer equipment upkeep and maintenance
  • Design / specification of unique apparatus
  • Assist EPR core manager with oversight of facility issues
 
Honors
  • 2008 DHLRI Distinguished Research Staff Award Winner
 
Hobbies
Life-long, dedicated, REAL FOOTBALL (aka, soccer) fan, and former player; custom computer design and building; gardening

Last update: Feburary 2009. All rights reserved 2008-2010.