Raquell M. Holmes, Ph.D.
Boston University
Center for Computational Science
3 Cummington St., Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-6266 (office) /// (617) 358-2487 (FAX) /// raquell@bu.edu (e-mail)
Center for Computational Science, Boston University
Research Assistant Professor, 2000 to date
· Developed and managed interdisciplinary and inter-institutional partnership of programs that use computational methods and high performance computing in education and research.
· Developed curricular materials for integration of computational methods into undergraduate and graduate biology education including publication of book on computational cell biology from Wiley & Sons.
Center for Cell Analysis and Modeling, University Connecticut Health Center
Consultant, 2006 to date
Center for Computational Science, Boston University
Program Manager, 1997-1999
· Cultivated existing and new collaborations in the Education, Outreach and Training Partnership for Advanced Computational Infrastructure (EOT-PACI) that resulted in broader program impact and recognition. Established methods for data collection and national program visibility.
Institute for African American e-Culture, Inc.
Financial Director, 2001-2003
· Co-founded and established organization as non-profit corporation.
· Led membership recruitment, organizational charter and oversight of institute finances
Director of Development, Co-Producer, 2002-present
· Organize private donor fundraising campaigns, street outreach and phone shifts. Contribute to overall strategy of financial and member growth in volunteer organization.
· Organize production schedule for the development of talent shows in the inner-city.
Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard University
Research Fellow, Cancer Biology and Department of Pathology, 1997-1998
Active participant in national funding agency review panels, educational committees, editorial review and advisory boards in areas of computing and biological research.
Gridchem, Advisory Board, 2004-present
National Computational Science Institute, Advisory Committee, 2002-present
BioQUEST Library, BioQUEST Curriculum Consortium, Beloit College, Beloit, WI, Review Editor, 1999-present
American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB), member, 1992-present
CBE Life Sciences Education Journal, ASCB, Editorial Board member, 2003-2006
National Science Foundation, Review Panel, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2002
Education Committee, American Society for Cell Biology, Liaison, 2000-2004
Minority Affairs Committee, American Society for Cell Biology, 2000-2004
Coalition to Diversify Computing, member, 2001- 2002
Department of Commerce, Telecommunication Opportunities Program, Review Panel, 2001
Tapia Symposium: Celebration of Diversity in Computing, Poster Chair, 2001
Committee of the Northeast Alliance for Minority Graduate Education, Boston University, Boston, MA, 1999-2001
Admissions Committee, Bioinformatics Graduate Program, Boston University, Boston, MA, 1999-2000
Ph.D. Cellular, Molecular, Developmental Biology
1997 Sackler School of Biomedical Sciences, Tufts University
B.A. Biology
1991 University of California, Santa Cruz
Intensive training in performatory therapy; Advanced training in Social Therapy;
Performance and developmental activity; Performance in biology research and education
Publications
Holmes R. M. and Qureshi M.M. "Performing as Scientists: an improvisational approach to student research and faculty collaboration" BioScene, March 2006.
Holmes R. M. "Visiting Faculty at Beloit College: Learning new performances" BioQUEST Notes, Summer 2006.
Holmes R.M. A Cell Biologist's Guide to Bioinformatics and Modeling. In preparation. Wiley &Sons.
Holmes R. and Giles R., "Minority Participation in Computational Science." Computing in Science & Engineering, March/April 2000, p 11-13.
Holmes R.M., Cuhna M.J. and Albertini D.F. "Cytoskeleton-mediated aspects of signal transduction," in Cell Structure and Signaling. Editor, Getzenberg R.H. In: Advances in Molecular and Cell Biology, Series Editor, Bittar EE JAI Press Inc. 1997. vol 24, p.95-123.
Can A., Holmes R.M. and Albertini D.F. "Analysis of the mammalian ovary by confocal microscopy," in Microscopy of Reproduction and Development: A Dynamic Approach, Motta P.M., Editor, 1997, p101-108.
Abstracts
Holmes, R.M. 2006 "Workshop Design: Computational Biology for Biologists and Mathematicians." 46th Annual Meeting of American Society for Cell Biology, San Diego, CA.
Holmes, R.M. 2005 "Mathematical modeling of the cell-cycle: a research project in undergraduate cellular, developmental biology." American Society for Cell Biology, 45th Annual Meeting.
Holmes, R.M. 2005. "Developing Faculty-Student Collaborations: An Improvisational Performance." American Society for Cell Biology, 45th Annual Meeting.
Fass, M., Holmes, R.M., and Johnson C. 2005. "Transforming hiv/aids through dance: a sociocultural and biological exploration." Performing the World, conference. Tarrytown, NY.
Holmes, R.M. 2001 "Computational Biosciences," Mini Session, SC Global, SC’01, Denver, CO
Holmes, R.M. 2001 "Technology Development Zones: A Cultural Approach to Technology," Performing the World, Montauk, NY
Holmes, R.M. and Grisham, L. 2000 "Wanted System Thinkers: For exciting science opportunities," Creative Learning Exchange, Skamania, WA
Holmes, R.M. 2000 "Computational Science, Education and Research: Filling the Gaps," SIAM, Conference on Computational Science, Washington D.C.
Holmes R.M. and Albertini D.F. 1996. "Coordinated cadherin and phosphotyrosine expression during murine ovarian follicular development." Biol Reprod 54:189.
Holmes R.M. and Albertini D.F. 1994. "Changes in tyrosine phosphorylation during ovarian follicular development in the mouse." Biol Reprod 50:182.
Holmes R.M. and Albertini D.F. 1994. "Coincident expression of phosphotyrosine and FGFR-1 during ovarian follicular development and differentiation." Mol Biol Cell 5:96a.
Holmes R.M., Messinger S.M. and Albertini DF 1993. "Mouse oocyte centrosome MT nucleating capacity is influenced by hormone exposure." Mol Biol Cell 4:27a.
Invited Talks
"Successful Education, Outreach and Training: Build Community," GridChem Workshop, April,2005
"Modeling the cell cycle, new skills in undergraduate biology education." Investigating Interdisciplinary Interactions, BioQUEST summer workshop. Beloit College, Beloit, WI. June, 2005.
"Biology Education and Research Includes Technology" National Science Teachers Association, regional meeting. Chicago, IL. November, 2005.
"Computer modeling of cellular processes" Spelman College. Biology Department, 2004
"From Cell Biology to Computational Biology," Emory University, Atlanta, GA 2001
"Computational Science: Supporting Research and Education," Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY 2001
"People, Technology, People: The Access Network," Alliance Chatauqua, Boston University 2000
"Video-Conference in Research and Education," Distance Learning Center, Boston University 2000
"Computational Science and the Researcher", New England Partners in Scientific Collaboration, Southern Maine Technical College. 1999
"Independence and the African American Community", Young Black Entrepeneurs, Roxbury Community College, Boston, MA. 1996