{"id":99,"date":"2012-03-30T14:02:30","date_gmt":"2012-03-30T19:02:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/PostyourCVhere."},"modified":"2016-09-17T07:05:03","modified_gmt":"2016-09-17T12:05:03","slug":"curriculum-vitae","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.acu.edu\/jenniferhuddleston\/curriculum-vitae\/","title":{"rendered":"Curriculum Vitae"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><\/h1>\n<h1><b>EDUCATION: <\/b><\/h1>\n<h2><b>Doctor of Philosophy, <\/b>2008, Biology, Texas Tech University<\/h2>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Advisor: Dr. Randall M. Jeter.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Dissertation title: <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.acu.edu\/jenniferhuddleston\/files\/2012\/03\/Huddleston_Jennifer_diss1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Natural transformation in <em>Aeromonas species<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Honors:<\/b> Received the Outstanding Dissertation Award in Biological Life Sciences from Texas Tech University<\/p>\n<p><b>Fellowship:<\/b> Recipient of a prestigious SBC Chancellor\u2019s Fellowship from Texas Tech University<\/p>\n<h1><b>Master of Science<\/b>, 2003, Biology, Texas Tech University<\/h1>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Advisor: Dr. Randall M. Jeter<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Thesis title: <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.acu.edu\/jenniferhuddleston\/files\/2012\/03\/Huddleston-thesis.pdf\">Antibiotic- and metal-resistant <em>Aeromonas<\/em> isolated from environmental sources<\/a><\/p>\n<h1><b>Bachelor of Science<\/b>, 2000, Biology, Hardin-Simmons University<\/h1>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Minor: Environmental Science<\/p>\n<p><b>Honors:<\/b> Graduated <i>Summa Cum Laude,<\/i> Recipient of the December 2000 Hardin-Simmons University Academic Foundation Award (Valedictorian Award)<\/p>\n<h1><b>ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE:<\/b><\/h1>\n<h2><b>Assistant Professor, Biology Department, Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX, August 2011 to Present<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Courses taught:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>BIOL 101: Biology \u2013 Human Perspective (Fall 2011- 2014)<\/li>\n<li>BIOL 312: Cell Biology (Fall 2011)<\/li>\n<li>BIOL 355: Microbiology (Spring and Fall 2012 &#8211; 2014)<\/li>\n<li>BIOL 357: Microbiology Laboratory (Spring and Fall 2012 &#8211; 2014)<\/li>\n<li>BIOL 399: Biology Research (Fall 2015, Fall 2016)<\/li>\n<li>BIOL 440: Special Topics &#8211; Using SOE PCR in Research (Spring 2014)<\/li>\n<li>BIOL 491: Human Anatomy (Spring and Fall 2012 &#8211; 2014)<\/li>\n<li>BIOL 493: Human Anatomy Laboratory (Spring and Fall 2012 &#8211; 2014)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Honors Project:<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Honors Fellow, The Justice and Urban Studies Team (J.U.S.T), Fall 2013, Constructed and delivered a hybrid version of an existing course offered in Fall 2013 (BIOL 101) utilizing a variety of different delivery methods including video conferencing, online learning, and face to face meetings on campus to accommodate a student studying at City Square in Dallas, TX.<\/p>\n<h2>Award:<\/h2>\n<p>2015 Classroom Teaching Award, Abilene Christian University College of Arts and Sciences.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Teaching Assistant, Department of Biology, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 2001- 2008<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Courses taught:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>TTU MBIO 3400: Microbiology Laboratory<\/li>\n<li>TTU MBIO 3401: Principles of Microbiology Laboratory<\/li>\n<li>TTU MBIO 4406\/5408: Genetics of Microorganisms Laboratory<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Experience &amp; Responsibilities<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Taught undergraduate students and graduate students, both biology majors and non majors, basic microbiology concepts as well as complicated genetic manipulations in lab classes.<\/li>\n<li>Served as a teaching assistant team leader by developing materials lists and organizing and mentoring other graduate teaching assistants<\/li>\n<li>Maintained and prepared bacterial and yeast stock cultures for experiments.<\/li>\n<li>Worked closely with the microbiology stockroom staff to ensure difficult microbiological media was prepared correctly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Lecture instructor and teaching assistant coordinator, Department of Biology, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, Summers 2004-2005<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Course taught:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>TTU MBIO 3401: Principles of Microbiology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Experience &amp; Responsibilities<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Delivered microbiology lectures to undergraduate students majoring in biology<\/li>\n<li>Coordinated graduate teaching assistants for the lab component of the course.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Student Assistant, Department of Geology, Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, TX, 2000 <\/b>(Advisers: Dr. Bobby Bammel and Dr. Mark Ouimette)<\/h2>\n<p>Experience &amp; Responsibilities<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assisted in an introductory geology lab<\/li>\n<li>Graded exams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><b>PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:<\/b><\/h1>\n<h2><b>Postdoctoral research associate, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, 2010-2011<\/b> (Research advisers: Dr. Robert A. Scott and Dr. Michael W. W. Adams)<\/h2>\n<p>Experience &amp; Responsibilities<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Worked as part of a DOE grant \u201cSystems Approach to Probing Hydrogen Regulation (SAPHyRe)\u201d studying hydrogen regulation in the archaeon <i>Pyrococcus furiosus<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Postdoctoral research associate, Department of Genetics, University of Georgia, Athens, GA<\/b> <b>and BioEnergy Science Center, Oak Ridge National Laboratories, Oak Ridge TN, 2008-2010<\/b> (Research advisers: Dr. Janet Westpheling and Dr. Michael W. W. Adams)<\/h2>\n<p>Experience &amp; Responsibilities<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Designed and developed strategies for the genetic manipulation of the thermophilic, anaerobic, cellulolytic bacterial genus <i>Caldicellulosiruptor <\/i>in an effort to investigate genes important in the degradation of lignocellulosic biomass to biofuels.<\/li>\n<li>Developed a technique to significantly improve the plating efficiency of this difficult-to-manipulate genus.<\/li>\n<li>Directed technicians and students in the research and manipulation of thermophilic anaerobes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Graduate Research Assistant Department of Biology, Texas Tech University. Lubbock, TX, Summers 2006-2007<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Experience &amp; Responsibilities<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Described the physiological conditions under which <em>Aeromonas<\/em> sp. become naturally competent to take up DNA from an aqueous environment.<\/li>\n<li>Defined the gene exchange capabilities between different species of environmental aeromonads.<\/li>\n<li>Isolated and characterized <i>Aeromonas<\/i> and <i>Vibrio<\/i> species from floodwater samples after Hurricane Katrina.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Summer Intern, Waste Control Specialists, LLC. Andrews, TX, Summers 1999-2000<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Experience &amp; Responsibilities<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Worked as a lab technician to sample and chemically analyze hazardous and radioactive waste<\/li>\n<li>Worked as an office intern to track waste manifests from \u201ccradle to grave\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Learned the industry standards and safety protocols for disposal of hazardous and radioactive waste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><b>PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:<\/b><\/h1>\n<h2><b>Professional Societies<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>American Society for Microbiology, 2001-Present<\/li>\n<li>Texas Branch American Society for Microbiology, 2014-Present<\/li>\n<li>Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology Society, 2014-Present<\/li>\n<li>National Postdoctoral Association, 2010-2011<\/li>\n<li>Tech American Society for Microbiology, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 2001-2008\n<ul>\n<li>Secretary, 2005<\/li>\n<li>President, 2004<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Journal reviewer<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Bioessays<\/em><\/li>\n<li><i>Emerging Infectious Diseases <\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>FEMS Microbiology Letters<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Journal of Environmental Management<\/i><\/li>\n<li><em>PLoS ONE<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><b>PATENT:<\/b><\/h1>\n<h2><b>2015<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Westpheling, J., Chung, D., <strong>Huddleston, J.<\/strong>, &amp; Farkas, J. A. (2015, February 2). <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.acu.edu\/jenniferhuddleston\/files\/2016\/06\/Patent-8962333.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Restriction\/modification polypeptides, polynucleotides, and methods.<\/a> <em>U.S. Patent Serial No.\u00a0 8,962,333<\/em>. Assignee(s): University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc. Washington, DC: U.S.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><b>PUBLICATIONS<\/b>:<\/h1>\n<p><b>2016<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Lindsey, M., and <strong>Huddleston, J.R.<\/strong> (2016).\u00a0Isolation of Halophilic Marine Bacteria from an Inland Petroleum-Producing Well. <em>Fine Focus<\/em>, Submitted August 11, 2016.<\/p>\n<p>Preston, K. E. and <strong>Huddleston, J.R.<\/strong> (2016). Gram-negative, oxidase-positive bacteria in rainwater and wind samples. <em>Fine Focus<\/em>, Accepted August 2016.<\/p>\n<h2><b>2014<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Huddleston, J. R. <\/strong>(2014). <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.acu.edu\/jenniferhuddleston\/files\/2014\/07\/Huddleston-2014.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-227\">Horizontal gene transfer in the human gastrointestinal tract: potential spread of antibiotic resistance genes<\/a>. <em>Infection and Drug Resistance<\/em>, 7, 167-176.<\/p>\n<h2><b>2013<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Huddleston, J. R.,<\/b> Brokaw, J. M., Zak, J. C., &amp; Jeter, R. M. (2013). <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.acu.edu\/jenniferhuddleston\/files\/2014\/07\/Huddleston-et-al.-2013.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Natural transformation as a mechanism of horizontal gene transfer among environmental <em>Aeromonas species<\/em><\/a>. <i>Systematic and Applied Microbiology<\/i>, <i>36<\/i>(4), 224\u2013234.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Honor: ScienceDirect Top25 List of Most Downloaded articles. January to December 2013.<\/p>\n<h2><b>2012<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Chung, D., Farkas, J., <b>Huddleston, J. R.<\/b>, Olivar, E., &amp; Westpheling, J. (2012). <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.acu.edu\/jenniferhuddleston\/files\/2014\/07\/Chung-et-al.-2012.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Methylation by a unique \u03b1-class N4-cytosine methyltransferase is required for DNA transformation of <em>Caldicellulosiruptor bescii<\/em> DSM6725<\/a>. <i>PloS One<\/i>, <i>7<\/i>(8), e43844.<\/p>\n<h2><b>2011<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Chung, D.-H., <b>Huddleston, J. R.<\/b>, Farkas, J., &amp; Westpheling, J. (2011). <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.acu.edu\/jenniferhuddleston\/files\/2012\/03\/Chung-et-al.-2011.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Caldicellulosiruptor bescii<\/em> DSM 6725 and a member of a new subfamily of HaeIII-like enzymes<\/a>\u00a0<i>Journal of Industrial Microbiology &amp; Biotechnology<\/i>, <i>38<\/i>(11), 1867\u20131877.<\/p>\n<h2><b>2007<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Huddleston, J. R<\/b>., Zak, J. C., &amp; Jeter, R. M. (2007). <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.acu.edu\/jenniferhuddleston\/files\/2012\/03\/Huddleston-2007.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Sampling bias created by ampicillin in isolation media for <em>Aeromonas<\/em><\/a>. <i>Canadian Journal of Microbiology<\/i>, <i>53<\/i>(1), 39\u201344.<\/p>\n<h2><b>2006<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Huddleston, J. R.<\/b>, Zak, J. C., &amp; Jeter, R. M. (2006). <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.acu.edu\/jenniferhuddleston\/files\/2012\/03\/Huddleston-2006.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Antimicrobial susceptibilities of <em>Aeromonas<\/em> spp. isolated from environmental sources<\/a>. <i>Applied and Environmental Microbiology<\/i>, <i>72<\/i>(11), 7036\u20137042.<\/p>\n<p>Presley, S. M., Rainwater, T. R., Austin, G. P., Platt, S. G., Zak, J. C., Cobb, G. P., Marsland, E. J., Tian, K., Zhang, B., Anderson, T. A., Cox, S. B., Abel, M. T., Leftwich, B. D., <b>Huddleston, J. R.,<\/b> Jeter, R. M., and Kendall, R. J. (2006). <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.acu.edu\/jenniferhuddleston\/files\/2012\/03\/Presley-2006.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Assessment of pathogens and toxicants in New Orleans, LA following Hurricane Katrina<\/a>. <i>Environmental Science &amp; Technology<\/i>, <i>40<\/i>(2), 468\u2013474.<\/p>\n<h1><b>POSTER AND CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS:<\/b><\/h1>\n<h2><b>2014<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Brokaw, J. M., <b>Huddleston, J. R.<\/b>, Zak, J. C., &amp; Jeter, R. M. (2014). The evolution of natural transformation as a mechanism of horizontal gene transfer among environmental <em>Aeromonas<\/em> species. Oral presentation presented at the Annual Meetings of the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology, Austin, TX.<\/p>\n<h2><b>2013<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Brokaw, J. M., <b>Huddleston, J. R.,<\/b> Zak, J. C., &amp; Jeter, R. M. (2013). The evolution of horizontal gene transfer in <em>Aeromonas.<\/em> Oral presentation presented at the Annual Meetings of Society for the Study of Evolution, Snowbird, UT.<\/p>\n<h2><b>2011<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Thorgersen, M.P, Schut, G. J., Lipscomb, G. L.,<b> Huddleston, J. R.,<\/b> Zhu, Y., Stirrett, K., Nixon, W. J., Westpheling, J., Adams, M. W. W., and Scott, R. A. (2011). A systems approach to uncovering the metabolic and regulatory networks surrounding hydrogen production in <i>Pyrococcus furiosus<\/i>. Poster presentation at DOE Genomic Science Systems Biology for Energy and Environment Joint Meeting, Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n<h2><b>2010<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Chung, D., <b>Huddleston, J. R.<\/b>, Farkas, J., Adams M. W. W., and Westpheling, J. (2010). Discovery and characterization of a potent thermostable HaeIII-like restriction system in <i>Caldicellulosiruptor bescii\u2014<\/i>Implications for genetic manipulation. Poster presentation at BioEnergy Science Center June retreat, BESC, Asheville, NC.<\/p>\n<p><b>Huddleston, J.R.<\/b>, Chung, D., Farkas, J., Olivar, E., Adams, M.W.W., and Westpheling, J. (2010). Developing genetic methods for <i>Caldicellulosiruptor <\/i>species\u2014Where we are, Poster presentation at BioEnergy Science Center June retreat. BESC, Asheville, NC.<\/p>\n<h2><b>2009<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Huddleston, J.R.<\/b>, D. Chung, J. Farkas, F. Poole, M.W.W. Adams, and J. Westpheling. (2009). Genetic manipulation of <i>Anaerocellum thermophilum <\/i>DSM 6725. Poster presentation at BioEnergy Science Center June retreat, BESC, Asheville, NC.<\/p>\n<h2><b>2006<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Huddleston, J. R.<\/b>, R. M. Jeter, and J. C. Zak. (2006). <i>Aeromonas<\/i> species are capable of natural genetic transformation. Poster presentation at American Society for Microbiology 106th General Meeting. ASM, Orlando, FL.<b> <\/b><\/p>\n<h1><b>POSTER AND CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS WITH ACU STUDENTS:<\/b><\/h1>\n<h2>2016<\/h2>\n<p>Wooliscroft, J. T. and<strong> Huddleston, J. R.<\/strong> (2016, April 9).\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333333;font-style: normal;font-weight: 300;line-height: 24.375px\">Antibiotic resistance and biosynthetic potential of microbes isolated from Sorcerer\u2019s Cave, Texas. Oral presentation\u00a0at\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">Alpha Chi National Convention.\u00a0Alpha Chi National College Honor Society, Alexandria, VA.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\"><b>Honor:<\/b> Recipient of regional scholarship award\u00a0partially based on this research presentation<\/p>\n<p>Wooliscroft, J. T. and <strong>Huddleston, J. R.<\/strong> (2016, April 5).\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333333;font-style: normal;font-weight: 300;line-height: 24.375px\">Antibiotic resistance and biosynthetic potential of microbes isolated from Sorcerer\u2019s Cave, Texas. Poster presentation at\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">ACU Undergraduate Research Festival.\u00a0Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\"><b>Honor:<\/b> Recipient of one of three awards for Outstanding Poster Presentation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math<\/p>\n<h2><b>2015<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"Content1\">Clemons, K. N. and\u00a0<strong>Huddleston, J. R.\u00a0<\/strong>(2015a, March 27). Determining the effect of clpA in the natural transformation ability of <em>Aeromonas salmonicida<\/em>. Poster at the Spring 2015 Meeting of the Texas Branch of the American Society for Microbiology, New\u00a0Braunfels, TX<\/p>\n<p class=\"Content1\">Clemons, K. N.\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Huddleston, J. R.<\/strong> \u00a0(2015b, March 31).\u00a0Determining the effect of <em>clpA<\/em> in the natural transformation ability of <em>Aeromonas salmonicida<\/em>. Oral\u00a0presentation at ACU Undergraduate Research Festival, Abilene, TX.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Content1\" style=\"padding-left: 30px\"><b>Honor:<\/b> Recipient of one of three awards for Outstanding Oral\u00a0Presentation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math<\/p>\n<p class=\"Content1\">Clemons, K. N. and <strong>Huddleston, J. R.<\/strong> (2015c, June 2).\u00a0Investigation of the roles of <em>clp<\/em> genes in the natural transformation ability of <em>Aeromonas salmonicida<\/em>. Poster\u00a0presentation at ASM (American Society for Microbiology) 2015 General Convention, New Orleans, LA.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Content1\">Lee, C. R. and\u00a0<strong>Huddleston, J. R.<\/strong> \u00a0(2015, March 31).The role of the <em>tapY1<\/em> gene and natural transformation in <em>Aeromonas<\/em>. Poster\u00a0presentation at ACU Undergraduate Research Festival, Abilene, TX.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Content1\">Preston, K. E. and\u00a0<strong>Huddleston, J. R.<\/strong> (2015a, March 27).\u00a0Isolating <em>Aeromonas<\/em> from rainwater and the atmosphere. Poster at the Spring 2015 Meeting of the Texas Branch of the American Society for Microbiology, New\u00a0Braunfels, TX.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Content1\">Preston, K. E. and\u00a0<strong>Huddleston, J. R.<\/strong> (2015b, March 31). Isolating <em>Aeromonas<\/em> from rainwater and the atmosphere. ACU Undergraduate Research Festival.\u00a0Oral\u00a0presentation at ACU Undergraduate Research Festival, Abilene, TX.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Content1\"><span style=\"color: #333333;font-style: normal;font-weight: 300;line-height: 24.375px\">Sanderson, D.\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><strong style=\"color: #333333;font-style: normal;line-height: 24.375px\">Huddleston, J. R.<\/strong><span style=\"color: #333333;font-style: normal;font-weight: 300;line-height: 24.375px\">\u00a0(2015a, March 27).\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;font-style: normal;font-weight: 300;line-height: 24.375px\">Microbial diversity and antibiotic production in Sorcerer\u2019s Cave. Poster at the Spring 2015 Meeting of the Texas Branch of the American Society for Microbiology, New\u00a0Braunfels, TX.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Content1\">Sanderson, D. and <strong>Huddleston, J. R.<\/strong> (2015b, March 31).\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333333;font-style: normal;font-weight: 300;line-height: 24.375px\">Microbial diversity and antibiotic production in Sorcerer\u2019s Cave. Oral\u00a0presentation at ACU Undergraduate Research Festival, Abilene, TX.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Content1\" style=\"padding-left: 30px\"><b>Honor:<\/b> Recipient of one of three awards for Outstanding Oral\u00a0Presentation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math<\/p>\n<p class=\"Content1\">Woods, J. A., McNair, G. E., <strong>Huddleston, J. R. <\/strong>(2015a, March 19).\u00a0The role of <em>recA<\/em> in the natural transformation of <em>Aeromonas salmonicida. <\/em>Poster at Alpha Chi National Convention, Chicago, IL.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Content1\">Woods, J. A., McNair, G. E., and <strong>Huddleston, J. R<\/strong>. (2015b, March 27). The role of <em>recA<\/em> in the natural transformation of <em>Aeromonas salmonicida.<\/em> Poster at the Spring 2015 Meeting of the Texas Branch of the American Society for Microbiology, New\u00a0Braunfels, TX.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Content1\">Woods, J. A., McNair, G. E., and <strong>Huddleston, J. R.<\/strong> (2015c, March 31).The role of <em>recA<\/em> in the natural transformation of <em>Aeromonas salmonicida<\/em>. Poster\u00a0presentation at ACU Undergraduate Research Festival, Abilene, TX.<\/p>\n<h2><b>2014<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Clemons, K., &amp;<b> Huddleston, J. R. <\/b>(2014, June 25).\u00a0Determining the effects of ClpA on the natural transformation ability of <i>Aeromonas salmonicida<\/i>. Oral presentation at Summer McNair Scholars Presentations, Abilene, TX.<b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Davis, K., &amp; <b>Huddleston, J. R.<\/b> (2014, April 4). <em>clpA\/clpS<\/em> genes and natural transformation in <em>Aeromonas<\/em>. Poster presentation at the Spring 2014 Meeting of the Texas Branch of the American Society for Microbiology, New Braunfels, TX.<\/p>\n<p>Davis, K., Peterson, M., &amp; <b>Huddleston, J. R.<\/b> (2014, April 1). Determining genes necessary for natural transformation in<i> Aeromonas salmonicida<\/i>. Oral presentation at the Abilene Christian University Undergraduate Research Festival, Abilene, TX.<\/p>\n<p>Hays, S., &amp; <b>Huddleston, J. R.<\/b> (2014a, April 1). Isolating<i> Aeromonas <\/i>from rainwater. Poster presentation at the Abilene Christian University Undergraduate Research Festival, Abilene, TX.<\/p>\n<p>Hays, S., &amp; <b>Huddleston, J. R.<\/b> (2014b, April 4). Isolating<i> Aeromonas f<\/i>rom rainwater. Poster presentation at the Spring 2014 Meeting of the Texas Branch of the American Society for Microbiology, New Braunfels, TX.<\/p>\n<p>Lee, C., &amp; <b>Huddleston, J. R.<\/b> (2014a, April 1). The <em>tapY1 <\/em>gene and natural transformation in<i> Aeromonas<\/i>. Poster presentation at the Abilene Christian University Undergraduate Research Festival, Abilene, TX.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\"><b>Honor:<\/b> Recipient of one of three awards for Outstanding Poster Presentation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math<\/p>\n<p>Lee, C., &amp; <b>Huddleston, J. R.<\/b> (2014b, April 4). The <em>tapY1<\/em> gene and natural transformation in<i> Aeromonas<\/i>. Poster presentation at the Spring 2014 Meeting of the Texas Branch of the American Society for Microbiology, New Braunfels, TX.<\/p>\n<p>Peterson, M., &amp; <b>Huddleston, J. R.<\/b> (2014, April 4). Confirming the necessity of <em>recA<\/em> for natural transformation in <em>Aeromonas salmonicida<\/em>. Poster presentation at the Spring 2014 Meeting of the Texas Branch of the American Society for Microbiology, New Braunfels, TX.<\/p>\n<p>Preston, K., &amp; Huddleston, J. R. (2014, June 25). Isolating <em>Aeromonas<\/em> from rainwater and the atmosphere. Oral presentation at Summer McNair Scholars Presentations, Abilene, TX.<\/p>\n<p>Woods, J., &amp; <b>Huddleston, J. R.<\/b> (2014a, March 28). Creating a differential medium for an <em>Aeromonas salmonicida clp<\/em> mutant that is deficient in transformation. Poster presentation\u00a0at the Alpha Chi National College Honor Society National Convention, St. Louis, MO.<\/p>\n<p>Woods, J., &amp; <b>Huddleston, J. R.<\/b> (2014b, April 1). <em>Creating a differential medium for an Aeromonas salmonicida clp mutant that is deficient in transformation.<\/em> Poster presentation at the Abilene Christian University Undergraduate Research Festival, Abilene, TX.<\/p>\n<p>Woods, J., &amp; <b>Huddleston, J. R. <\/b>(2014c, April 4). Creating a differential medium for an <em>Aeromonas salmonicida clp<\/em> mutant that is deficient in transformation. Poster presentation at the Spring 2014 Meeting of the Texas Branch of the American Society for Microbiology, New Braunfels, TX.<\/p>\n<h2><b>2013<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Davis, K., &amp; <b>Huddleston, J. R.<\/b> (2013, April 4). <em>clpA\/clpS<\/em> genes and natural transformation in <em>Aeromonas<\/em>. Poster presentation at the Abilene Christian University Undergraduate Research Festival, Abilene, TX.<\/p>\n<p>Goodwin, K., &amp; <b>Huddleston, J. R.<\/b> (2013, April 4). Natural transformation of the <em>tapY1<\/em> gene sequence in <em>Aeromonas salmonicida<\/em>. Poster presentation at the Abilene Christian University Undergraduate Research Festival, Abilene, TX.<\/p>\n<p>Morgan, Z., &amp; <b>Huddleston, J. R.<\/b> (2013, April 4). Establishing <em>recA<\/em> as a gene Involved in natural transformation in aeromonads. 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