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Shawn Yost

shawn yostBioinformatics

Kelly Frazer Laboratory

Research: Genomic Data

Socrates Project: Bioinformatics of cancer

Shawn Yost graduated with a B.S. degree in Bioinformatics from the University of California Santa Cruz in 2008. He is currently working on obtaining his Ph.D. in Bioinformatics from UCSD and is part of Kelly Frazer's lab.

He has participated in various teaching programs such as California TEACH and Modified Supplemental Instructions. His research interests are in using Genomic data to find expressed biomarkers and therapeutic targets for diseases, such as cancer. His is currently analyzing Transcriptome data (RNA-Seq) of Chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients. He has various training in both computational and experimental methods. Outside of his work he likes to run, play soccer and games with friends, read, watch tv, and relax.

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Shawn at Sci Tech High

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Postdoctoral Position: Researcher in Biology Education, working with STEM for undergraduates North Dakota State University; Review of applications is ongoing, and will continue until filled
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Two Postdoctoral Positions: Chemistry education research (gen chem level) and math content (middle school level) CU-Boulder PhET Project; Review begins December 10, position open until filled.
Chem position, Math Position

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: Biochemistry education tenure track faculty position
University of Georgia, Athens; Complete applications must be received by January 13, 2012. Start Date: August 2012
Contact Erin Dolan with any questions (she is head of the Search Commitee). 

Assistant Professor: 50% time Science Education, 50% time Physics/Astronomy or Meteorology/Climate Science. 
San Jose State University, California; Application Deadline Feb 1, 2012