Education
Todd has been involved in research in microbiology and pathology since 1997.
His exceptional work has been recognized throughout his educational and research career.
His Master's Degree is in Experimental Pathology from the University of Utah,
where he conducted research on the HIV
accessory protein VPR. As a result of outstanding work, colleagues acknowledged him in an article
published in Nature. His Bachelor's Degree was in Microbiology, where he
was recognized as the Outstanding Student of the Year. He presented
research findings at the
Department of Energy's Natural and Accelerated Bioremediation Research Program Conference.
Todd expects his JD in 2009 from the University of Utah, and has already been given the
College of Law Outstanding Achievement Award.
Articles
Acknowledgement: Cell Death and Differentiation, Nature (2005) 12, 326334. doi:10.1038/sj.cdd.4401565,
Published online 14 January 2005
Experience
Todd worked at Myriad Genetics Laboratories, where he was involved in the patent
pending discovery of a novel hereditary mutation found in persons of Spanish descent.
He has experience in the automation of DNA extraction and sequencing, including the
required computer programming. His responsibilities ranged from verifying biochemical
accuracy to database compatibility to composing the standard operating procedures.
At a medical Laboratory, after receiving his Bachelor's Degree, Todd was involved in
GCMS instrumentation. As a result of his excellent work, he became responsible for
researching and developing new methods to test for additional drug types to result in
the expansion of the services offered.