Joshua ReinekeFamily
I am fortunate to have two beautiful women in my life; my wife Noi and daughter Jaixai. Noi is a very loving, passionate and hardworking person. Although, when asked what she does I usually respond that she is waiting for me to graduate. Somewhat true, but she is also a talented web designer (among other things). Noi provides much of the motivation I have in my life. Jaixai is full of life; singing, dancing and playing. She keeps us smiling nearly every moment. We also have a cat, Sagwa, who we affectionately call our first born.
Graduate Work
I am a graduate student at Brown University working towards my PhD. I work in the Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Physiology and Biotechnology. In case that name was not long enough the lab I work at within the division is the Artificial Organs, Biomaterials and Cellular Technologies Lab. The focus of my work has been on microsphere drug delivery systems for oral administration, but I have done a range of projects in the fields of tissue engineering, biomaterials, drug delivery and biophysics.
Athletics
The Duathlon and Triathlon have been the recent focus of my athletic pursuits. In 2006 I was a member of Team USA and competed at the Duathlon World Championships in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Canada. A former NCAA track and field athlete, I wanted to continue competing and staying healthy after my collegiate career ended. The triathlon was appealing to me because I felt that the training for multiple disciplines would be the best way to maintain an overall healthy body and take the boredom out of running everyday (even though I enjoy a long run a few times a week). I go to races for the camaraderie and to get that addictive competitive rush.
Scientific Consultant
Additionally, I work as a scientific consultant for biotechnology companies in the Providence area (diapers are expensive on a graduate student budget). Although there are more small jobs, the three main companies I work for are Freedom 2, Bio-Tree Systems and Living Cell Technologies. Freedom 2 kindly funds my graduate studies for work in developing safe, removable tattoos (no mom, I don't have a tattoo yet). They have been in the press a lot recently (NPR, Fortune Magazine, New York Times, NBC) and have a newly posted website www.freedom2ink.com if anyone is interested.
Ulcerative Colitis Patient
In the summer of 2005 I was diagnosed with a severe case of Ulcerative Colitis (UC). UC is an inflammatory disease of the large intestine causing abdominal pain, frequent and urgent diarrhea and bleeding. The process of diagnosis was, frustratingly, nearly a year long. I had many symptoms and often visited doctors who dismissed it as "runner's diarrhea" due to my intense training. However, I knew that there was something else happening with my body. Regardless, once I saw a specialist I was diagnosed and immediately began treatment. This disease can be very debilitating in all aspects of life. I was able to continue my active lifestyle with much support from my family, adhering to a healthy diet and taking my medications as directed by my doctor.
Graduate Work
I am a graduate student at Brown University working towards my PhD. I work in the Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Physiology and Biotechnology. In case that name was not long enough the lab I work at within the division is the Artificial Organs, Biomaterials and Cellular Technologies Lab. The focus of my work has been on microsphere drug delivery systems for oral administration, but I have done a range of projects in the fields of tissue engineering, biomaterials, drug delivery and biophysics.
Athletics
The Duathlon and Triathlon have been the recent focus of my athletic pursuits. In 2006 I was a member of Team USA and competed at the Duathlon World Championships in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Canada. A former NCAA track and field athlete, I wanted to continue competing and staying healthy after my collegiate career ended. The triathlon was appealing to me because I felt that the training for multiple disciplines would be the best way to maintain an overall healthy body and take the boredom out of running everyday (even though I enjoy a long run a few times a week). I go to races for the camaraderie and to get that addictive competitive rush.
Scientific Consultant
Additionally, I work as a scientific consultant for biotechnology companies in the Providence area (diapers are expensive on a graduate student budget). Although there are more small jobs, the three main companies I work for are Freedom 2, Bio-Tree Systems and Living Cell Technologies. Freedom 2 kindly funds my graduate studies for work in developing safe, removable tattoos (no mom, I don't have a tattoo yet). They have been in the press a lot recently (NPR, Fortune Magazine, New York Times, NBC) and have a newly posted website www.freedom2ink.com if anyone is interested.
Ulcerative Colitis Patient
In the summer of 2005 I was diagnosed with a severe case of Ulcerative Colitis (UC). UC is an inflammatory disease of the large intestine causing abdominal pain, frequent and urgent diarrhea and bleeding. The process of diagnosis was, frustratingly, nearly a year long. I had many symptoms and often visited doctors who dismissed it as "runner's diarrhea" due to my intense training. However, I knew that there was something else happening with my body. Regardless, once I saw a specialist I was diagnosed and immediately began treatment. This disease can be very debilitating in all aspects of life. I was able to continue my active lifestyle with much support from my family, adhering to a healthy diet and taking my medications as directed by my doctor.
