Garner Fincher
Jackson,MS
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
UMMC Student Tutor
University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
08.2023 - Current
- Served as a positive role model for students both academically and personally, inspiring continued dedication to their education.
- Assisted students in breaking down complex topics into manageable parts for increased comprehension.
- Implemented creative problem-solving techniques in tutoring sessions, resulting in improved critical thinking skills.
- Developed strong rapport with students, contributing to a high level of trust and open communication during tutoring sessions.
ESTEEM MCAT Tutor
ESTEEM Program
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted students in developing efficient study habits and organization skills for better results during the preparation process.
- Served as a source of motivation for students by celebrating milestones achieved during the preparation journey towards high MCAT scores.
- Implemented interactive activities within tutoring sessions that increased engagement and improved knowledge retention rates among tutees.
- Conducted mock exams followed by thorough review sessions analyzing strengths and weaknesses for focused improvement.
Lab Technician
University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Maintained a safe and organized laboratory environment, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Conducted routine quality control checks to ensure accurate test results and maintain laboratory standards.
- Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Managed inventory of laboratory supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
Education
MD/PhD -
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS05.2029
Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Millsaps College
Jackson, MS05.2020
Research Experience
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
2023 - Present
Biomechanical Properties of Fresh Frozen Cartilage Allograft
Faculty advisors: J. Randall Jordan, MD; Amol Janorkar, PhD
- Examining the impacts of age, gender, and tissue processing in an off-the-shelf cartilage product.
- Competitive intramural grant awarded for April 2024 – April 2025.
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
2022-Present
PhD Candidate in Neuroscience focusing on developmental biology and Sensorineural hearing loss
Faculty advisor: Bradley J. Walters, PhD
-ADAR Enzyme expression as a way to automate the counting of spiral ganglion neurons.
Jackson Free Clinic, UMMC Epidemiology and Public Health
2024
Comparing HbA1c Data for patients enrolled in Patient Assistance to those not enrolled in patient assistance
Faculty Advisor: Alan Penman, MD
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior
2021-2022
Research Technician
Advisor: Donna Platt, PhD
Pharmacological Mechanisms underlying abuse-related effects of alcohol and neurogenetic mechanisms influencing alcohol and drug addiction.
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Department of Neurobiology
2020-2021
Student Researcher
Faculty Advisor: Harry Pantazopoulos, PhD
Extracellular matrix abnormalities in Autism Spectrum Disorder
-MMP enzyme expression in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Millsaps College, Department of Biology
2018-202
Student Researcher
Faculty Advisor: Will Selman
Funding and Awards
2024
Intramural Research Support Program (Competitive), University of Mississippi Medical Center
“Structural and Biomechanical Properties of Fresh Frozen Cartilage
2024
Scholarship Recipient American Cochlear Implant Alliance CI2024: 17th International Conference on Cochlear Implants and Other Implantable Technologies Travel Grant
2024
Association for Research in Otolaryngology Midwinter Meeting Travel Award Winner
2023
South Eastern Medical Scientists Symposium: Emory University
2022-2029
Connerly Scholarship
Publications and Presentations
Poster: ARO Midwinter Meeting: A Novel Approach for the Automation of Spiral Ganglion Neuron Quantification Using an ADARB1 Antibody: Garner Fincher, Sumana Ghosh, Punam Thapa, Cody Gresset, Bradley Walters University of Mississippi Medical Center
Poster: ARO Midwinter Meeting: Synaptopathic Insults Cause Degradation of Axonal-Coat-Like Extracellular Matrix Structures Around the Junction of Auditory Nerve Fibers and Inner Hair Cells Punam Thapa, Garner Fincher, Sung-Ho Huh2 , Kathleen Yee, Douglas Vetter, Brad Walters University of Mississippi Medical Center, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Poster: Southeastern Medical Scientist Symposium: A Novel Approach for the Automation of Spiral Ganglion Neuron Quantification using an ADARB1
AntibodyGarner Fincher, M2; Cody Gressett, M2; Bradley Walters, PhD
Leadership and Volunteering
Teaching:
2023- ESTEEM MCAT Tutor
2023-Present- Student Anatomy and Physiology Tutor
Leadership:
2024-present- UMMC ASB
2024-present- Evers Society Member
2024-present Millsaps College Alumni Advisor
2023-2024 JFC Patient Assistance Program Committee Member
2023-2024- ENT Student Interest Group M2 Representative
2023-2024- American Physician Scientists Association UMMC Institutional Representative
2023-2024- American Physician Scientists Association Mentorship Committee Member
2023-2024- American Physician Scientists Student Mentor
2022-2023- ENT Student Interest Group M1 representative
Volunteer
2024-present- UMMC Student-Run Free Clinic
-Patient Assistance Committee: sign patients up for medications they cant afford
-Medical Team
2023- Magnolia Speech School
2023- Mercy Delta: rural health clinic in the Mississippi Delta
2021-2023 Gleaners: Pick up and deliver food to homeless shelters in Jackson, MS
Timeline
UMMC Student Tutor
University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
08.2023 - Current
ESTEEM MCAT Tutor
ESTEEM Program
05.2023 - 08.2023
Lab Technician
University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
05.2021 - 05.2022
MD/PhD -
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Millsaps College
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