CV
Statement of Purpose
I seek out high-impact projects based in bioelectricity and neuroengineering. My goal is to utilize my skillset towards understanding key neuroscience problems and developing effective therapies for neurological conditions.
Academic Background
Masters Degree
Duke University 2016 - Biomedical Engineering
Bachelors Degree
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 2014 - Biomedical Engineering - Graduated summa cum laude
Employment Background
Grill Lab - Duke University
May 2016 to Present - Investigated applications of electrical stimulation of the nervous system. Projects involve computational modeling and pre-clinical experimentation.
Nicolelis Lab - Duke University
Jan 2015 to May 2016 - Provided technical and analytical input into BMI projects including work on intracortical microstimulation and eye-tracking paradigms.
Duke Neuroscience Camp
Summer 2015 - Constructed and delivered lessons on neuroscience to visiting high school students. This was the inaugural year of the program.
Manufacturing and Engineering Consulting
Summer 2014 - Compiled information on industrial manufacturing procedures for use in educational seminars.
Center for Environmental Biotechnology
Aug 2012 to May 2014 - Provided technical support for ongoing lab procedures. Learned protocals integral to research.
Publications
Peer-Reviewed Papers
Huffman, William J., et al. “Modulation of Neuroinflammation and Memory Dysfunction Using Percutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Mice.” Brain Stimulation, vol. 12, no. 1, Jan. 2019, pp. 19–29., doi:10.1016/j.brs.2018.10.005.
Selected Posters
NIC 2018
Duke MS Symposium
SFN 2015
Interests and Skills
Bioelectricity
Brain-Machine Interfacing
Neuroengineering
Neural Computational Modeling
Animal Handling/Experiment Design
- Small animal models
- Peripheral nerve stimulation
- Non-human primates
- Intracortical recording/microstimulation
Software Experience
- MATLAB
- Python
- Julia
- NEURON (hod/mod)