Taylor Malone
About Taylor Malone
Taylor Malone is a Graduate Research Assistant at Yale University, where they have worked since 2014, focusing on structural analysis of Slack mutations related to epilepsy and intellectual disability. Malone holds a PhD in Cellular and Molecular Physiology from Yale and a BS in Biology from Tufts University.
Work at Yale University
Taylor Malone has been employed as a Graduate Research Assistant at Yale University since 2014. Over the course of ten years, Malone has focused on structural analysis to understand the mechanisms behind gain-of-function Slack mutations. This role involves advanced research in cellular and molecular physiology, contributing to the academic community at Yale.
Education and Expertise
Taylor Malone earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Tufts University, completing the program from 2010 to 2014. Following this, Malone pursued a Doctor of Philosophy in Cellular and Molecular Physiology at Yale University, achieving the degree from 2014 to 2020. This educational background provides a strong foundation in biological sciences and research methodologies.
Research Experience
Prior to the current role at Yale, Taylor Malone gained research experience as a Student Researcher at Tufts University from 2012 to 2013 and at Tufts University School of Medicine from 2013 to 2014. During this time, Malone developed skills in generating Markov models to simulate single-channel recordings, enhancing expertise in physiological research.
Internship at Bristol-Myers Squibb
In 2015, Taylor Malone completed a two-month internship at Bristol-Myers Squibb in Wallingford, CT. During this internship, Malone investigated the role of gain-of-function Slack potassium channel mutations in epilepsy and intellectual disability, contributing to the understanding of these conditions in a corporate research environment.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Taylor Malone has developed custom Matlab programs to automate image acquisition and analysis on a two-photon microscope. This technical skill enhances research efficiency and data accuracy, showcasing Malone's ability to integrate programming with biological research.