SHELBY LYON
Tuscola
Summary
Passionate Veterinary Student with a strong research and teaching background, over 4 years of experience in the veterinary field, and strong client communication skills. Enthusiastic about learning and a research-based approach to veterinary medicine.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, College of Veterinary Medicine
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Dr. Ziv-Gal Laboratory
Veterinary Assistant, Radiation Oncology Department
Veterinary Specialty Center
02.2020 - 05.2022
- Rehabilitation Technician, June 2018 – February 2020
English Language Assistant
College-Lycée Jean-Marie-Le-Bris
10.2017 - 05.2018
Preparatory Teaching Assistant
Cedar Point Biological Station
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Teaching assistant for Introductory Life Sciences, June 2017 – July 2017
Laboratory research assistant
Predator Prey Ecology Laboratory, Biology Department, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
01.2017 - 05.2017
Laboratory research assistant
Howard W. Manter Laboratory of Parasitology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
09.2016 - 05.2017
Undergraduate research assistant
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Psychology Department
09.2014 - 12.2016
- Behavioral Neuropharmacology Laboratory
Peer-mentor
First-year experience and transition programs, Study Stop, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
09.2014 - 05.2015
Education
Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Urbana, IL05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
01.2016
Skills
- Client Communication
- Research Design
- Proficient French Language Skills
- Research Paper Writing
Timeline
Research Assistant
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, College of Veterinary Medicine
11.2022 - 01.2023
Veterinary Assistant, Radiation Oncology Department
Veterinary Specialty Center
02.2020 - 05.2022
English Language Assistant
College-Lycée Jean-Marie-Le-Bris
10.2017 - 05.2018
Preparatory Teaching Assistant
Cedar Point Biological Station
05.2017 - 08.2017
Laboratory research assistant
Predator Prey Ecology Laboratory, Biology Department, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
01.2017 - 05.2017
Laboratory research assistant
Howard W. Manter Laboratory of Parasitology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
09.2016 - 05.2017
Undergraduate research assistant
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Psychology Department
09.2014 - 12.2016
Peer-mentor
First-year experience and transition programs, Study Stop, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
09.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
PUBLICATIONS
- DeLong J.P., Lyon S. 2020. Temperature alters the shape of predator-prey cycles through effects on underlying mechanisms. PeerJ. 8:e9377.
- DeLong J.P., Z. Al-Ameeli, S. Lyon, J.L. Van Etten, and D.D. Dunigan. 2018. Size-dependent catalysis of Chlorovirus population growth by a messy feeding predator. Microbial Ecology 75(4):847-853
- Lyon S.R., C.A. Sjulin, K.M. Sullivan, and J.P. DeLong. 2018. Condition-dependent foraging in the wolf spider Hogna Baltimoriana. Food Webs 14:5-8
- Honors Thesis: Isolating Predictive Variables Controlling Goal-tracking Behavior in a Nicotine Conditioned Stimulus Protocol 2016
Externships
Spoon River Animal Clinic, Canton, IL