Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Education
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, University of Texas, 2019
Research Interests
I am interested in biosensors and diagnostics. I am now working on a fluorescent smartphone diagnostic. In general, I am driven by projects that combine biomedical understanding and applicability for use.
Research Experience
NIH Postbac IRTA Fellow at NIDA:
Understanding Neurotransmitter Differences for Potential Psychostimulant medications
Advisor: Dr. Gigi Tanda
University of Texas at Dallas:
Electrochemical Biosensors
Advisor: Dr. Shalini Prasad
University of New Zealand:
Conductive Polymer Biosensor Surfaces
Advisor: Dr. Jadranka Travas-Sejdic
University of Texas Southwestern:
Oligonucleotide treatment for Genetic Disorders
Advisor: Dr. David Corey
REU at University of San Diego:
Raman Spectroscopy DNA Detection
Advisor: Dr. Yeshaiahu Fainman
Publications
- Stevenson, H., Bacon, A., Joseph, K.M. et al. A Rapid Response Electrochemical Biosensor for Detecting Thc In Saliva. Sci Rep 9, 12701 (2019)
- Hersey M, Bacon AK, Bailey LG, et al. Psychostimulant Use Disorder, an Unmet Therapeutic Goal: Can Modafinil Narrow the Gap?. Front Neurosci. 2021;15:656475. Published 2021 May 26. doi:10.3389/fnins.2021.656475