Experience Summary
As a researcher, here are my list of projects and publications.
1. Computational Evidence of a potential miRNA in the 5’UTR of the Nucleoprotein gene
in the Ebolavirus strain Mayinga as a causative factor for the expression of differential
virulence in Ebolavirus; University of Texas-Arlington; Christensen Lab, Arlington,
Texas, United States of America; Presented at 6th International Syposium on Filoviruses,
Galveston, Texas, April 2, 2014
2. The prolapsed intervertebral disc. The high-intensity zone with discography
correlation; R Ricketson, J W Simmons, B O Hauser; Spine. 01/1997; 21(23):275862.
2. Painful lumbosacral sensory distribution patterns: embryogenesis to adulthood; J W
Simmons, R Ricketson, J N McMillin; Orthopaedic Review. 11/1993; 22(10):11108.
3. Single Level Anterior Cervical Discectomy With and Without Plating: A Prospective
Randomized Study; R Ricketson; Journal of Spinal Cord Injury Abstracts, April,
1994
4. Arthroscopic Treatment of Iliotibial Band Syndrome; David L. Holden, Robert
Ricketson; the Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery; Volume 8, Issue 3 ,
Page 403, September 1992
5. Mood Disorders and Chronic Pain. Elance, 2013
Research
1. Structural characteristics of the Ulp-1 Protease/SUMO-1 interactome of the NeSL-1 non-
LTR retrotransposon in multiple species of Caenorhabitis; University of Texas-Arlington,
Christensen Lab, Arlington, Texas, United States of America
2.De novo identification of a potential miRNA in the 5’UTR of the Nucleoprotein gene
in the Ebolavirus strain Mayinga as a causative factor for the expression of differential
virulence in Ebolavirus; University of Texas-Arlington; Christensen Lab, Arlington,
Texas, United States of America \
3.
Identification and analysis of a ribozyme element in the 5’UTR in NeSL-1 of
Caenorhabitis elegans with implication on Target-Primed Reverse Transcription;
University of Texas-Arlington, Christensen Lab; Arlington, Texas, United States of
America
4.A Presumptive Protein Model of the Pre-DO domain in a Non-LTR Retrotransposon;
University of Texas-Arlington, Christensen Lab; Arlington, Texas, United States of
America
5. Secondary Structure of mRNA in NeSL-1; University of Texas-Arlington, Christensen
Lab; Arlington, Texas, United States of America
6. Identification of full-length and truncated elements of the NeSL-1 non-LTR
retrotransposon in Caenorhabitis; University of Texas-Arlington, Christensen Lab;
Arlington, Texas, United States of America
7. Early Results of Kyphoplasty in Hawai'i; Robert Ricketson, MD, Hawai'i Orthopedics;
Hilo, Hawaii, United States of America
8. Effect of Autologous Bone Marrow in PLIF; Edmond Spine Center, Edmond,
Oklahoma, United States of America;
9. Effect of Nifedipine as an Adjunct to Spine Surgery in Spinal Cord Injury; Edmond
Spine Center; Edmond, Oklahoma, United States of America
10. Effect of Early Surgical Intervention in Spinal Cord Injury: The 6 Hour Window;
Edmond Spine Center, Edmond, OK, and Hawaii Orthopedics, Hilo, Hawai’i,; United
States of America
11. Single Level Anterior Cervical Discectomy With and Without Plating: A Prospective
Randomized Study; Edmond Spine Center, Edmond, Oklahoma, United States of
America
12. In Vivo Evaluation of Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Discography; Alamo Bone and
Joint Clinic; Spine Surgery; JW Simmons, MD; San Antonio, TX, United States of
America
13. The Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc: The High-Intensity Zone with Discography
Correlation
Alamo Bone and Joint Clinic/Spine Surgery; JW Simmons, MD; San Antonio, TX,
United States of America
14. Asymptomatic Atlantooocipital Synostosis with Basilar Invagination; Alamo Bone and
Joint Clinic/Spine Surgery; JW Simmons, MD, San Antonio, TX, United States of
America
15. Painful Lumbosacral Sensory Distribution Patterns: Embryogenesis to Adulthood;
Alamo Bone and Joint Clinic\Spine Surgery; JW Simmons, MD; San Antonio, TX,
United States of America
16. Halo vs. Surgical Treatment of Unilateral Facet Dislocation in the Cervical Spine: A 20
Year Retrospective Review; University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center,
Department of Orthopedic Surgery; Oklahoma City, OK, United States of America
17. Surgical Treatment of L5 Isthmic Spondylolisthesis
University of Oklahoma Department of Orthopedic Surgery/Spine Surgery; McBride
Bone and Joint Clinic; Oklahoma City, OK, United States of America
18. Arthroscopic Treatment of Iliotibial Band Syndrome; University of Oklahoma Health
Sciences Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery; McBride Bone and Joint Hospital
Oklahoma City, OK, United States of America
19. Dedifferentiation in Sarcomas: A Review; University of Oklahoma Health Sciences
Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of
America
Teaching Style
Purely interaction with a strong foundation and encouragement for critical and independent research!
My Hobbies
Scuba diving, golf, kayaking
Other Comments
Learning is not an option its a way of life! Think like a child and ask WHY?
| Algebra |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Application to business and life skills |
| Algebra I |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Application to business and life skills |
| Algebra II |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Application to business and life skills |
| Anatomy |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| As a surgeon I have several means to teach you anatomy including anatomical dissections! Great for aspiring surgeon and nurses! |
| Bio Chemistry |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| I love molecular biology and biochemistry. And we can make it interesting have you design your own biochemical studies in lab! |
| Biology |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| I taught at many levels and am currently and active biomedical researcher. What to discover something nobody else has discovered? Let's do it! |
| Bio-Medical Engineering |
Proficiency: Expert
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| Bioinformatics is my specialty. Lots of great free software! |
| Genetics |
Proficiency: Expert
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| Molecular Genetics is one of my favorite topics in including Ebola research! |
| Geometry |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Application to business and life skills especially graphical displays. |
| Math |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Application to business and life skills |
| Pre-Algebra |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Application to business and life skills |
| Pre-Calculus |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Application to business and life skills, advanced data analysis |
| Statistics |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I am a published clinical and biomedical researcher. Will use various Excel Add-ons including an introduction to R in Excel |