preethimdavid@gmail.com | Wells, TX
NUTRITION - NEUROSCIENCE
• Doctorate-level researcher with over 10 years of academic and laboratory experience, including ~40% increase in project efficiencies through optimized research methodologies.
• Specialized in neuroscience with diverse expertise spanning chemistry, biology, and biochemistry, aligning with advanced domain-specific requirements.
• Proven track record in statistical data analysis and neuroimaging (MRI) measures, supporting complex research projects and interdisciplinary collaboration.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Orion Associates
Contract Researcher (Contract) Jan 2012 - Present
• Conducted academic research across various health and social fields, contributing to diverse interdisciplinary studies with clear objectives.
UMN, Twin Cities, Food Science and Nutrition, Neuroscience Graduate Program
Graduate Research Assistant Jan 2011 - Jan 2014
• Executed advanced statistical data analysis for the national CARDIA study, providing actionable insights that supported major research conclusions.
• Analyzed brain MRI measures to assess neurological patterns and support hypothesis-driven research.
• Investigated the relationships between dietary fat, blood lipids, and brain MRI measures, yielding quantifiable insights into neural health.
• Analyzed extensive dietary data over several years to identify trends affecting neurological research, reinforcing data integrity.
• Integrated domain-specific knowledge in neuroscience to refine prompt generation approaches for modeling complex responses.
UMN, Twin Cities, Food Science and Nutrition Graduate Program
Graduate Research Assistant Jan 2009 - Jan 2011
• Explored the mechanisms of orexin signaling in the brain, advancing understanding of its role in obesity and neurological functions.
• Acquired substantial insight into orexin research and its applications, informing future studies in neurological disorders.
• Executed immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence protocols, mastering troubleshooting techniques and large-scale tissue processing for optimal research outcomes.
• Conceptualized drug diffusion in the brain using the Nicholson model, determining effective diffusion coefficients through multi-point analysis.
• Utilized emerging data techniques to support prompt refinement strategies, bridging neuroscience expertise with advanced analytical methods.
Neuroscience Department (College of Biological Sciences), University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Undergraduate Research Assistant Nov 2007 - May 2008
• Applied stereological techniques on mice brain cross sections to assess ionic impacts in neurodegenerative Huntington's disease, generating quantifiable observations.
• Investigated the effect of Cortisterone on striatal neuron death in mice, contributing to research on neurodegenerative processes.
• Mastered brain cross-section staining, stereological, and statistical methods for effective brain volume comparison.
• Completed an honors thesis summarizing research findings, paving the way for conference presentation and scholarly discussion.
• Leveraged data-driven insights to refine evaluation criteria, aligning experimental outcomes with strategic research objectives.
Department of Plant Biology (College of Biological Sciences), University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Undergraduate Research Assistant (along with other students in research/seminar course for credit) Sep 2007 - Dec 2007
• Acquired a range of biological lab techniques—including gel electrophoresis, TOPO cloning, DNA sequencing, and PCR—to support experimental design and data integrity.
• Supported cross-disciplinary research initiatives, contributing fundamental laboratory skills applicable to diverse experimental projects.
Institute of Technology
Teaching Assistant to International Students Sep 2008 - Dec 2008
3M Company St. Paul, MN
Corporate Technical Aide (Contract) Jun 2008 - May 2009
EDUCATION
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
B.S., Neuroscience, 3.85/4.00 GPA
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (Veterans Affairs Medical Center)
M.S., Nutrition, Neuroscience Emphasis, 3.89/4.00 GPA
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Ph.D, Nutrition (major) Neuroscience (minor)
SKILLS
Neuroscience & Research Techniques: neuroscience, stereotaxic surgery, immunohistochemistry,immunofluorescence, stereological techniques
Molecular & Laboratory Skills: TOPO cloning, gel electrophoresis, Polymerase Chain Reaction, restriction enzyme DNA digestion, DNA sequencing
Data Analysis & Methodologies: statistical methods, brain cross-section staining, tissue processing, modelresponses, scoring criteria
Targeted AI & Remote Collaboration: GenAI, prompts, AI models, remote work, freelance
Writing and Oral Communications: high quality scientific communication (written, oral, proficiency in microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS
Morris, Preethi. The Error of Radiometric Dating Theory. (2025)
Preethi Morris. (2024). Pharmacologically Altering the Minds of the Old, Sick, and Dying. Qeios. doi:10.32388/B99E41.2.
Preethi Morris. (2024). “Correlation does not Imply Causation”, while Psychotropic Drugs do cause Neurochemical Imbalances and Dysfunction of Neurotransmission. Qeios. doi:10.32388/C6PQE4.2.
David, Preethi. The Relationships of Dietary Fat and Blood Lipids with Brain MRI Measures. Diss. University of Minnesota, 2014.
David, Preethi. "The interactive and individual effects of orexin A and neurotensin in the brain on spontaneous physical activity." University of Minnesota (2011).
David, P., et al. "The effect of orexin A on food intake and spontaneous physical activity in the paraventricular nucleus and ventral tegmental area." Appetite 54.3 (2010): 641.
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