Lucas Richardson

Auditory Cognitive Neuroscience Lab, UNLV / Las Vegas, Nevada

• Conducted research on the affective neuroscience of musicality and auditory processing.
• Contributed to academic writing and data analysis for a paper on correlations between individual traits and musical and non-musical affective experiences.
• Supported human EEG studies through participant preparation, experimental setup, and data acquisition.

Bio Energy Nano Lab, UNLV / Las Vegas, Nevada

• Developed and optimized experimental protocols to synthesize hydrogels with enhanced stickiness and conductivity for EMG applications.
• Collaborated with researchers to translate experimental findings into practical biomedical engineering applications.

R&D Industries LLC / Houston, Texas

• Led development of a bioresorbable, implantable biosensor prototype for early detection of osteoarthritis.
• Secured a residency at Johnson & Johnson's JLABS at the Texas Medical Center to build and test the prototype.
• Managed budgets, procured scientific and technical supplies, and led grant-writing efforts including an NSF SBIR proposal.
• Participated in Antler's Venture Capital Residency, developing market strategy, pitch materials, and investor communications.

Traxler Lab, UC Berkeley / Berkeley, California

• Studied post-fire microbial succession using filamentous fungi isolated after the Rim Fire.
• Used PCR to confirm fungal identities and screen for bacterial or other contamination.
• Performed DNA extraction, RNA extraction, and growth-condition preparation for sequencing workflows.