Declan Morden

• Strong understanding of key laboratory techniques including PCR, SDS-PAGE, and cell culture
• Proficient in biochemical assays with a focus on protein interactions and enzyme kinetics
• Experience performing data analysis using Microsoft Excel, Python, and RStudio
• Effective communicator with extensive experience working within a team.

University of New Haven | Laboratory Teaching Assistant

• Prepared high volume of reagents in advance to support laboratory efficiency
• Managed inventory of laboratory materials to ensure smooth laboratory operations
• Guided students on the performance of key techniques such as SDS-PAGE and Western Blot
• Assisted students with troubleshooting experimental procedures and interpreting results
• Evaluated performance and provided constructive feedback for two dozen students
• Maintained laboratory equipment to ensure accurate and reliable results

• Facilitated the smooth check-in and check-out process for more than four hundred residents
• Provided guidance on campus resources to incoming first year students during move-in
• Conducted room condition assessments, documenting damages and coordinating repair efforts
• Collaborated with residential staff to address resident concerns and uphold university policy
• Organized educational events on key topics such as civic engagement, leadership, and wellness

University of New Haven | M.S. Cellular & Molecular Biology '25

University of New Haven | B.S. Forensic Science '24