Guy Russo
Research Support Specialist
Academic Background
- B.S. (Biology) 1986 University at Albany, SUNY
Professional Background
- Quality Control Analyst, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Rensselear, New York (2000-2001)
- Research Technician III, Virogenetics Corporation, Troy, New York (1994-2000)
- Research Scientist, Sterling Winthrop Pharmaceutical Research Division, Rensselear, New York (1989-1994)
- Research Technician, New York State Department of Health, Wadsworth Center, Albany, NY (1988-1989)
Research Experience
- Utilized molecular biological and tissue culture approaches to assure quality, potency and safety of human therapeutic proteins.
- Developed and validated in vitro cellular assays for evaluation of new products.
- Identified, evaluated, and implemented molecular biological technologies for use in a quality control laboratory.
- Developed PCR-based assays to test for contamination of release product.
- Constructed plasmid cloning vehicles for the insertion of foreign genes into pox virus vectors in a research effort to develop vaccines and immunotherapies.
- Identified optimal polyepitope constructs for the induction of CTL responses with a focus on melanoma antigens MART-1 and gp100.
- Developed in vitro immunological assays to evaluate the immunogenicity of potential vaccine and gene therapy candidates.
- Inserted foreign genes in pox virus vectors and evaluated expression.
- Utilized molecular biological approaches in a research effort which was responsible for the discovery of numerous anti-picornavirus compounds.
- Developed and automated high capacity bioassys for screening compound efficacy.
- Developed a novel bioassy which allowed accurate determination of drug metabolism.