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Applicant Name: Grubaugh Nathan Dale Country of Citizenshig: United States of America

Degree / Program: PhD: Molecular Microbiology al Molecular Microbiology and ImmUi Current Profession: Microblologlst/ParasltologlsWlrolog

Date Application Forwarded to Department/Program: Research Interests: Year / Term: September 2012 Arthropod-borne pathogens

I. THIS APPLICANT IS ADMITTED: DYES DNO D Recommend to:

for DEGREE PROGRAM: DIVISION or TRACK:

to begin: D Summer Term D 1st Term D 2nd Term D 3,d Term D4th Term D Winter Institute D Summer Institute

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John Lee Mentor/Supervisor

Kristina Obom Advisor

Mike Turell Mentor

Previous Schools School Name Degree Major Degree Date GPA Johns Hopkins Univ MSBioT BIOTECHNOLOGY 08/2011 3.93

Michigan State University GC Molecular Biology 07/2009 4.0

Western Michigan Uni BS Biological Sciences-Othel 07/2005 3.06

Kalamazoo Valley Cmty College 3.00

Work History EmQloyer Location Working From Working To ORISE, USAMRIID Frederick MD UNITED STATES 10/2011

Johns Hopkins UniversitylUSAMRIlD Frederick MD UNITED STATES 09/2010 10/2011

National Institutes of Health, NIAID Bethesda MD UNITED STATES 05/2010 09/2010

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PERSONAL INFORMATION

1. Grubaugh Nathan Dale Mr. Last name (surname or family name) first name Middle name Salutation SuffL,{ Former Natne

2. .l!97 19 United States of America English

Social Security Number (U.S. applicants only) Country of Citizenship Native Language

3. 11/30/1982 Date of birth

St. Johns, MI City of birth

United States of America Country of birth

4. Gender: ITMaie 0 Female

Email Address

5. [email protected] Primary Secondary

Current Contact Information-valid until ________ _

6. 23 Longmeadow Drive

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7. Gaithersburg MD 20878 City State Zip or postal code

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23 Longmeadow Drive 9.

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Gaithersburg Maryland 20878

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Race and Ethnicity-U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents Only

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Grubaugh , Nathan Molecular Microbiology and Immunology PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) , Molecular Microbiology and ImmUi

13. Which of the following sources stimulated your interest in the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health? (Check all that apply.)

D Advertisement Gt Adviser Dr. Kristina Obom

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PROPOSED ACADEMIC PROGRAM

14. September 2012

Academic Year and Term

15. Molecular Microbiology and Immunology Department

16. Arthropod-borne pathogens Research Interest (if any)

D Colleague ______________ _

D Faculty ________________ _

D JI-ISPH Campus Visit __________ _

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D Other ________________ _

PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)

Degree Program

Molecular Microbiology and Immunology Track/Division (if any)

NOTEI GENERAL PREVENTIVE MEDICINE APPLICANTS FOR THE PRACTICUM YEAR MUST HAVE EARNED THEIR MPH AT JOHNS HOPKINS BLOOMBERG SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH.

ACADEMIC HiSTORY

17. Please list all colleges, universities, and graduate or professional schools attended in reverse chronological order (most recent ftrst).

College or City, State COUlltry Indicate if attended Attended From Attended To Major(s)/Minor(s) Degree GPA/GPA University as Undergmdnate (Dlrn/yyyy) (mm/yyyy) Received Scale

or Graduate or Expected Date

Johns Hopkins Baltimore MD UNITED STATES Graduate 0912009 08/2011 BIOTECHNOLOGY MSBloT 3.93

Unlv 4

Michigan State E Lansing MI UNITED STATES Non-Degree Seeking 09/2008 07/2009 Molecular Biology GC 4.0

University 4

Western Michigan Kalamazoo MI UNITED STATES Undergraduate 09/2001 07/2005 Biological BS 3.06

Unl Sciences-Other 4

Kalamazoo Valley Kalamazoo MI UNITED STATES Non-Degree Seeking 09/2004 05/2005 3.00

Cmty College 4

Hopkins History

18. I-lave you applied to the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health previously? D No rtYes: Year of Application_2_0:...1""1-'--___ _

19. I-lave you attended, or are you currently attending, a Hopkins institution? D No51' Yes: Year Degree Received/Expected _2c.:..:c0....:1..c1e-____ _

Division Krieger School of Arts and Sciences

20. ,Are you a current Hopkins faculty member? Ii No D Yes: Division ________________ _

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

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Position Title Organization Name and Location Form (mll1/YYYY) To (IDm/yyyy)

Postgraduate Fellow ORISE, USAMRIID 10/2011 Frenorlck MD UNITED STATES

Graduate Fellow Johns Hopkins Unlverslty/USAMRIlD Frederick MD UNITED STATES

09/2010 10/2011

IRTA Intern National Institutes of Health, NIAID 05/2010 09/2010 Bethesda MD UNITED STATES

24. Please provide your current professional category. Select from the list provided. Microbiologist/Parasitologist/

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TEST SCORES

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Medical Graduates

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13. Please provide your internship and residency experience in reverse ch1'Onological order (most recent fIrst). Format all dates as mm/yyyy.

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International Students

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32. Are you a permanent resident of the United States? NYes ONo Alien Registration Number: ______________ _

33. If you are not a U.S. citizen, do you currently hold a U.S. visa? o Yes ONo

If yes, what type of visa do you currently hold?

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PERSONAL STATEMENT

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REFERENCES

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39. Please read the following statement and indicate by your signature below that you agree to the terms stated. Unsigned applications will be returned.

I afftrm that the information on this application form, and any additional material that I submit related to the admissions process, is complete, accurate, and true to the best of my knowledge. I agree to submit any other materials that are required for the admissions process. I understand that furnishing false or incomplete information on any part of this application for admission or any related materials may be cause for denial of admission, cancellation of registration, or revocation of a degree. I understand that my application fee is non-refundable and that any materials submitted related to my application become the property of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and cannot be returned or forwarded to a third party. I understand that the decision made on my application is ftnal and not subject to appeal. Finally, I agree that if admitted as a student, I will honor the academic ethics code and the student conduct code of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Signature: Nathan Dale Grubaugh Date: 11/16/2011 9:51 :00 AM

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\'(1hat is your primary area of interest (for the purposes of faculty adviser assignment)?

SECTION ONE: PROFESSIONAL HEALTH-RELATED EXPERIENCE

Are you a dentist, veterinarian, medical student or physician? DYes D No

If you indicated YES, please sldp to the final question on this form because your training in medical school fulfills your course and work experience requirem en ts.

Applicants to the MPH program must have at least two years of post-baccalaureate, full-time health-related work experience or a doctoral degree in a field underlying public health. This health-related experience requirement is waived for applicants to the MPH/jD, NIPH/MSN, and MPH/MSW dual degree programs.

D I have 2 years of health-related experience. (YON will be asked to provide details in Section Fotlr belOJIJ.)

D I have a doctoral degree in ______________________________________________ _

SECTION Two: REQUIRED COLLEGE COURSES

You must submit an official transcript or mark sheet for every college attended.

At least one college course in mathematics is required (e.g., algebra, calculus, statistics). Please list college courses you have completed in mathematics.

Course title College Date taken Grade


At least two college courses related to hnman biology are required (e.g., biology, microbiology, anatomy, and physiology). Please list college courses you have completed in areas related to human biology.




If you anticipate completing any of the course requirements after submitting your application, please fill out the following section. Please note that coursework must be completed prior to your anticipated matriculation date, and that the Admissions Office must have an official copy of the additional transcript prior to your matriculation into the program.

Course title College Expected date of completion

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SECTION THREE: TEST SCORE ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Do you have an advanced degree beyond the baccalaureate degree (such as a MS, lYrA, MD, DDS, MBBS, PhD, etc.)? DYes D No

If you indicated NO, you must submit a standardized test score as part of the application process.

If you indicated YES, you may elect to have your application reviewed by the MPH Admissions Coml'nittee without a standardized test score such as the GRE, MCAT, GMA T, or LSAT. However, you may be putting yourself at a disadvantage, particularly if your admission materials do not demonstrate significant quantitative and analytical skills.

Applicants who request to have their application reviewed without a standardized test score may significantly reduce their chances of being awarded a scholarship. Applicants who have an advanced degree and wish to have their application reviewed without a standardized test score should check the "YES" box below.

I have read the statement above and I would like to have my application reviewed by the MPH Admissions Committee without submitting a standardized

test score. D Yes D No

SECTION Four: PROFESSIONAL HEALTH-RELATED EXPERIENCE- DETAILS

Applicants to the MPH program must have at least two years of post- baccalaureate, full-time, health-related work experience. Please provide details of your health-related experience. Be sure to include a current resume or curriculum vita with your application materials.

NOTE! As stated in Sectioll One above, tile ileultil-related experience requirement is waived for most upplicants wilo possess u doctoral degree or al'e applyillg for tile MPH/jD, MPH/MSN, 01' MPH/MSW joi1lt degl'ee pl'Ograms.

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Education

Nathan D. Grubaugh 23 Longmeadow Dr.

Gaithersburg, MD 20878 Mobile: 517-819-5754

Email: [email protected]

The Johns Hopkins University - Baltimore, MD M.S. in Biotechnology - August 2011 Concentration in Biodefense GPA 3.93

Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI Graduate Certificate - June 2009 Molecular Laboratory Diagnostics GPA 4.0

Western Michigan University - Kalamazoo, MI B.S. - June 2005 Major: Biological Medical Sciences Minor: Chemistry GPA 3.06

Academic Research

201 I-present Oak Ridge Institute of Science and Education Postgraduate Fellowship US Army Medical Research Institute ofInfectious Diseases (USAMRIID) Department of Virology, Vectored Disease Surveillance Group

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Expand the capabilities of our ArboCHlpTM microarray to detect over 150 arboviruses from the families Flaviviridae, Togaviridae, Bunyaviridae, and Reoviridae. Develop more effective target isolation and amplification techniques. Evaluate the platform during possible field trips to Thailand, Kenya and Florida during the spring of 2012. Mentors: John S. Lee, Ph.D. and Michael J. Turell, Ph.D.

2010-2011 The Johns Hopkins University/uSAMRIID Graduate Fellowship US Anny Medical Research Institute ofInfectious Diseases (USAMRIID) Department of Virology, Vectored Disease Surveillance Group Develop a DNA microarray to detect and identifY arboviruses, vectors, and blood-meals from arthropods collected in the field. Conduct laboratory and field-based proofof-concept studies of the generation 3.0 ArboCHlpTM prototype. Performfield testing in Thailand, March 2011. Results in the process of being incorporated in ajournal publication. Mentor: John S. Lee, Ph.D.

May-Sept 2010 Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA) Internship National Institutes of Health, NIAID - Bethesda, MD Program in Systems Immunology and Infectious Disease Modeling (PSIIM) Determine intracellular lifecycles, TLR signaling pathways, and cytokine release during human (THP-1) and murine (RAW264. 7) macrophage infections with Burkholderia cenocepacia (strains J2315 and K56-2). Results in the process of being incorporated in a journal publication. Mentor: lain Fraser, Ph.D.

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Industrial Research

2009-2010

2007-2009

2006-2007

2005-2006

Awards

2011 2010 2010 2009 2005 2004 2002 2001

Assistant Scientist Emergent BioSolutions Inc., Product Development - Gaithersburg, MD Non-Clinical, Proof of Concept Unit Direct in vivo and in vitro non-clinical studies for a next generation anthrax vaccine, a trivalent botulinum toxin vaccine, and a universal influenza vaccine using matrix protein 2 (M2) tandem repeat peptides inserted into a modified vaccinia Ankara (MVA) vector. Author study reports and protocols. Supervisor: Michael J. Lacy, Ph.D.

Assistant Scientist Emergent BioSolutions Inc., Biodefense Operations - Lansing, MI Quality Control Microbiology Perform environmental monitoring and Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed (AVA) sample analysis for cGMP product release. Supervisor: Louise Koran-Suarez, M.S.

Microbiology Technician III Cargill Kitchen Solutions - Lake Odessa, MI Quality Assurance Microbiology Perform product and environmental microbial surveillance using classical culture and biochemical techniques. Supervisor: Jessica Dyer, M.S.

Research Associate MPI Research - Mattawan, MI Small Animal General Toxicology Conduct GLP toxicology studies of investigational drugs in small animal models. Supervisor: Sarah Snyder

Postgraduate Research Award (Oak Ridge Institute of Science and Education) Student Career Experience Program Fellowship (Johns Hopkins UniversitylUSAMRIID) Intramural Research Training Award (Nationannstitutes of Health) Exceeds expectations employee review (Emergent BioSolutions) Small Animal General Toxicology Employee of the Month (MPI Research) Student Employee of the Year, finalist (Western Michigan University) Dean's List (Western Michigan University) Stephen G Calvert Memorial Merit Scholarship (Keystone Foods Corporation)

Oral Presentations

Grubaugh, N.D., Petz, L.N., Pisarcik, S., Melanson, V.R., O'Guinn, M., Long, L.S., Lee, J.S. Development of a Portable DNA Microanay for the Simultaneous Field-Detection of Arbovirus, Blood-Meal, and Arthropod Species. 30th Annual American Society for Virology Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, July 17tl

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2011.

Grubaugh, N.D., Petz, L.N., Melanson, V.R., O'Guinn, M., Long, L.S., Lee, J.S. Development of a Portable DNA Microanay for the Field-Detection of Arboviruses. Armed Forces Pest Management Board Meeting, US Army Garrison Forest Glen, Silver Spring, MD, April 6tl

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Poster Presentations

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Lee, J.S., Grubaugh, N.D., Petz, L.N., Long, L.S., Melanson, V.R., Pisarcik, S.E., Kengluecha, A., Jaichapor, B., Kankaew, P., Ponlawat A., Evans, B., and O'Guinn, M.L. Oligonucleotide Microarrays for the Detection and Confirmation of Arboviral Pathogens in the Field. The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 60th Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, December 4-8,2011.

Grubaugh, N.D., Petz, L.N., Pisarcik, S., Melanson, V.R., O'Guinn, M., Long, L.S., Lee, J.S. Development of a Portable DNA Microarray for the Simultaneous Field-Detection of Arbovirus, Blood-Meal, and Arthropod Species. Johns Hopkins University, Advanced Biotechnology Studies, 6th Annual Research Symposium, Rockville, MD, May 2011.

Grubaugh, N.D., Al-Khodor, S., Fraser, 1. Early TLR Signaling Pathways and Cytokine Release Triggered by Burkholderia cenocepacia in Macrophages. National Institutes of Health Summer Student Poster Presentation, Bethesda, MD, August 2010.

Training and Certifications

2009 2006

Design and Validation ofImmunoassays Training Course (IBC USA Conferences, Inc) Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician Certification (American Association for Laboratory Animal Science)

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Statement of Experience Goal Nathan D. Grubaugh

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It was just before dawn in Kamphaeng Phet, Thailand, collecting mosquitoes with a backpack

aspirator while trying not to anger a water buffalo guarding her calf, when I knew I found my calling.

However, being half way across the world conducting field research was not by accident. Over the past

several years, I made several decisions to carefully blend my personality and career interests. I deeply care

about helping those who are vulnerable and disadvantaged. I enjoy devising new solutions to difficult

problems. I seek out unique experiences and an adventurous lifestyle. My arbovirus surveillance field trip

to Thailand fulfilled me in all these areas and more. Yet, it was the excitement I felt working with Thai

farmers to collect mosquitoes from their live animal traps that cemented my desire to research arthropod

borne pathogens. I want an international public health career implementing novel vector and disease

control strategies, evaluating the risks of pathogen emergence, and developing field diagnostic assays. I

believe that earning a Ph.D. in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology will train me to become a

successful and independent researcher capable of accomplishing my career goals. Presently I am prepared

for the academic rigor of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and am driven to

overcome upcoming challenges. I have sound laboratory technique based on years of practical

experience. I trained with researchers at renowned institutions such as the National Institutes of Health

(NIH) and the U.S. Army Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID). Additionally, I completed a

Master of Science in Biotechnology from The Johns Hopkins University in further preparation for a doctoral

program.

Working for five years in the biotechnology industry greatly contributed to my development as a

well-rounded scientist. I mastered a wide range of molecular, cellular, and microbiology laboratory

techniques. I also pursued opportunities to develop assays, present written and oral results, and manage

long-term and complex projects. My most notable biotech experience was as an Assistant Scientist in the

Proof-of-Concept Unit at Emergent BioSolutions. We tested a network of pipeline vaccine candidates to

protect against agents such as Bacillus anthracis and Clostridium botulinum toxin, with my focus in Human

Influenza A (H1N1) virus. Our influenza vaccine used a modified vaccinia Ankara viral vector (MVAtor™) to

express the Influenza A matrix protein 2 conserved external domain (M2e). Initially, we propagated

Influenza A/PR/8/34 (H1N1) virus in chicken embryos and characterized its lethality as a mouse challenge

model. I coordinated the intranasal vaccinations, challenges, serum collections, and organ harvests. I also

developed and qualified enzyme linked immunosorbant assays (ELISA) to quantify the vaccine elicited

murine antibodies with specificity for M2e and MVAtorTM. Though the exact immunological correlates of

protection have not been completely identified, the vaccine induced significant production of anti-M2e

antibodies and protection from influenza challenge in the mouse model. My role, merging bench work

and project management, taught me valuable lessons about prioritization, organization, and how to lead

professionals.

In the spring of 2010, I was selected for a NIH Intramural Research Training Award by lain Fraser,

Ph.D. to work with the Program in Systems Immunology and Infectious Disease Modeling at the National

Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID). The goal ofthe lab, as directed by Ronald N. Germain,

M.D., Ph.D., is to build detailed models to further the understanding of pathogen-host interactions by

fusing the modern technologies of computational biology, bioinformatics, proteomics, cell biology, and

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immunology. I supported a post-doctoral fellow, Souhaila AI-Khodor, Ph.D. in the study of Burkholderia

cenocepacia (B.c.) infections of human macrophages. B.c. is a multidrug-resistant opportunistic pathogen

that has been associated with high morbidity and mortality rates when it infects the lungs of chronic

immune disorders patients. The purpose of our work was to help understand B.c.-macrophage

interactions, prepare for directed macrophage gene silencing by RNAi, and incorporate the data into

complex immunology simulation models. We examined the B.c. intracellular trafficking, elicited immune

response, cytotoxicity, and induced autophagy of human donor and THP-l differentiated macrophages. I

primarily performed experiments to look at the phosphorylation patterns of MAP kinases and NF-eB

subunits within the TLR signaling pathway during early stages of infection and the inflammatory cytokine

profile. Live B.c., as opposed to formalin inactivated B.c., was shown to heavily activate the NF-eB

pathway and induce the release of high levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines. I presented these results at

the summer internship program's poster presentation, and they are in preparation for publication.

After completing my requirements for a joint fellowship with USAMRIID and The Johns Hopkins

University in October of 2011, I was appointed to the Postgraduate Research Participation Program

administered by the Oak Ridge Institute of Science and Education to continue my research under the

mentorship of John S. Lee, Ph.D. and Michael J. Turelt Ph.D. The Vector Disease Surveillance Group is

developing a field capable microarray to identify arboviruses, arthropod vectors, and blood meals. I am

the lead researcher of the virus identification aspect and in charge of combining all the elements into one

platform. I have separated the project into three distinct phases: identify medically important targets,

design oligonucleotide probes, and develop effective target amplification and detection techniques. We

constructed a prototype microarray, the ArboCHIP™, that we field tested in Thailand in March of 2011.

Our system correctly identified nineteen Flavivirus species, multiple blood-meals, and could differentiate

between four genera of mosquitoes, all confirmed by laboratory sequencing. For example, our results

showed that one Culex mosquito (morphologically identified as Cx. quinquejasciatus) was positive for both

human blood and Culex Flavivirus, a species not previously described to be circulating in Thailand. I orally

presented our results at the 2011 American Society for Virology conference. Our future focus is to

develop more effective target isolation and amplification techniques, as well as expand the capabilities of

the microarray to detect over 150 arboviruses from the families Flaviviridae, Togaviridae, Bunyaviridae,

and Reoviridae. We will again be testing our assays during possible field trips to Thailand, Kenya, and

Florida during the spring of 2012. This project is my most fulfilling to date because of the potential

applications to help protect our troops and improve global public health through advanced pathogen

surveillance.

I have a strong educational background to complement my research experience. I completed a

Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Medical Sciences from Western Michigan University, a Molecular

Laboratory Diagnostics graduate certificate at Michigan State University, and a Master of Science in

Biotechnology degree from The Johns Hopkins University. I have proven I am capable of handling the

challenges and stresses of a doctoral program with my graduate record. I have a 3.93 GPA at The Johns

Hopkins University ZanvylKrieger School of Arts and Sciences, which included courses in virology,

immunology, vaccinology, and bioinformatics. I earned a 4.0 GPA from the lecture and lab based

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molecular biology courses at Michigan State University. My combined education helped me develop a

comprehensive understanding of molecular biology, microbiology and immunology.

I want to become a future leader in arthropod-borne disease research by implementing advanced

molecular assays to investigate maintenance and transmission dynamics, population genetics, or

emergence of infectious agents and their vectors. I am hopeful that my work can contribute to important

areas such as the long-term effort of malaria eradication and integrated data models for predicting disease

risk. I believe that the multidisciplinary approach to the Ph.D. program at the w. Harry Feinstone

Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology is the ideal environment to get the breadth and

depth of knowledge in infectious diseases, molecular biology, and medical entomology needed to advance

my career. Moreover, I am interested in the phenomenal international research opportunities offered by

faculty members ofthe Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute and the Center for Global Health. To

learn more about these programs, I contacted Drs. Gregg Glass and Doug Norris. I met with Dr. Glass at the

JHSPH campus to discuss some of his work with rodent vectors, models for disease risk, and remote

sensing, tour the facilities, and review the MMI curriculum. We also discussed at length my background

and appropriate fit with the program. At the Armed Forces Pest Management Board meeting in November

of 2011, I had the privilege of hearing Dr. Norris speak about blending field and molecular entomology to

help understand malaria. We were introduced after the meeting and had a brief opportunity to discuss

our mutual projects. These encounters solidified the JHSPH department of MMI as my top choice of

institutions in which to become a successful, independent researcher in global public health. Coinciding,

my extensive previous experience, desire to learn, and proven commitment to research be valuable

contributions to the w. Harry Feinstone Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology's mission

to solve public health problems. Thank you for your time and consideration.

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To whom it may concern:

It is with great pleasure that I give Nathan Grubaugh my highest recommendation for graduate school admission. Nathan is currently a student in my Biodefense Lab Methods class and is one of my advisees in the Master of Science in Biotechnology program at Johns Hopkins University (JHU). Nathan is also one of our first USAMRIID fellows in Biodefense. This is a highly competitive program admitting only the very best students.

Nathan has demonstrated the qualities that are important for success in a graduate school and research, including commitment to education, critical thinking skills, intelligence, perseverance, commitment to people and clear verbal and writing skills. He is completing the 10 courses in the MS in Biotechnology program. This program provides students with a strong foundation in biochemistry, molecular biology and cell biology and then gives students the opportunity to design a program that meets their career goals. Nathan has a keen interest in infectious diseases and chose to pursue the Biodefense concentration which provides a strong foundation in that area. Students who embark on a course of study in our program are strongly committed to advanced education and are not only committed to reaching their goals, but also toexhibit resolve and diligence. As a fellow, Nathan works full-time in a USAMRIID lab and pursues the degree program in the evening or weekends. He has been extremely successful in both his job and his academic pursuits indicating a high degree of organization, efficiency and intelligence.

As a student in my class, Nathan has demonstrated his academic skill in a myriad of ways. First, Nathan has had experience in some of the techniques presented and has generously shared his knowledge with the class and with me. He has proven to be a great teacher, but can also work well in groups. We have had several problem based learning assignments this semester and Nathan's group was very successful in completing the assignments. I was able to watch the group interaction through our course website and noted that Nathan completed his share of the work and embraced working as a team. In addition, Nathan identified a great speaker for our class who spoke very highly of Nathan's work at USAMRIID.

Overall, Nathan has asked questions that indicate his critical thinking skills are of the highest order and he is capable of synthesis and analysis. His work products, exams and presentations were well researched, thoughtful and well written. His oral communication skills are excellent and his presentations were clear and concise. Nathan has discussed his research with me at length. He has a clear understanding of his project and is working very well independently. I have no doubt that he will be able to successfully complete a doctoral project.

I give Nathan Grubaugh my highest recommendation for graduate school. He has the necessary, skills, intelligence and maturity to be successful.

If you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Best regards,

Kristina Obom, MPH, PhD Director, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics Center for Biotechnology Education Johns Hopkins University [email protected] 301-294-7159

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY us ARMY MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES

1425 PORTER STREET FORT DETRICK, MARYLAND 21702-5011

29 October 2011

MEMORANDUM FOR Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, W. Harry Feinstone Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology

SUBJECT: Recommendation letter for Nathan Grubaugh

I have been overseeing the laboratory activities of Mr. Nathan Grubaugh for approximately the last year. During that time, he has been an asset in the lab working on projects to support vector diagnostics. Mr. Grubaugh has been instrumental in developing microarrays for the detection of arthropod-borne pathogens. Nathan was given a very demanding project and he has excelled at it, surpassing other people that had worked on it before him. During field evaluations of the microarray platform, Nathan was invaluable, and contributed immensely to the successful testing of the microarray. His understanding of the microarray assay, arthropod processing, and the field conditions has allowed him to trouble-shoot issues and to overcome obstacles to ensure success of the system.

Mr. Grubaugh's ability to adapt to new situations and to learn new techniques is exceptional and was highlighted by his improvements to the microarray system by the incorporation of random amplification and improved labeling that dramatically improved the systems performance. Nathan Grubaugh is an extremely motivated individual that is constantly seeking to better himself. He takes the initiative and is very adept at problem solving and at devising solutions to overcoming obstacles. I highly recommend that you accept Nathan into your graduate education program.

If there are any questions, please feel free to contact the undersigned at phone 301-619-4912 or email [email protected].

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W. Harry Feinstone

FORT DETRICK, MARYLAND 21702·5011

Department of Molecular Microbiology Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 615 N. Wolfe Street Baltimore, Md. 21205

Dear'Sir:

17 November 2011

Thank you for the opportunity to comment on Nathan Grubaugh. I first met Nathan just over a year ago when he started working as a researcher on a project to develop microarrays for detecting various arboviruses, mosquitoes, and bloodmeals. He immediately impressed me with his enthusiasm and ability to pick up new ideas and run with them. We have had numerous discussions about ways to improve the sensitivity of the diagnostic assays that he is helping to develop and he has continuously impressed me with his knowledge and ability to design experiments.

However, enthusiasm is not enough by itself, and it takes knowledge, independence, clear thinking, dependability, and the ability to plan a program in order to succeed. I am glad to say, that he excels in each of these. Nathan has demonstrated his academic ability as evidenced by his OPA of 3.93 while earning a Master's of Science degree in Biotechnology at Johns Hopkins University. We have discussed experimental design on several occasions, and his comments have indicated that she understands how to properly design an experiment. He is fully capable of independent work.

Based on what I have observed during our collaboration and from what I have heard about his participation in a field study in Thailand, he is dependable, works until the job is done and done right, and gets along well with everyone. .

I would highly recommend him for a graduate program at Johns Hopkins

If you have any questions, please call me at (30 I) 619-4921, fax me at (30 I) 619-2290, or email [email protected]

Sincerely,

~I Michael 1. TureIl, Ph.D. Research Entomologist Vector Assessment Branch

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