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Faculty: Biology & Research
About Me
About Me
Mr. Queenan joined High Technology High School in September 2020. He comes to HTHS with a background in Genetics and Molecular Biology. Mr. Queenan earned a B.A. in both Genetics and History from Rutgers University in 2007, where he was a Henry Rutgers Research Fellow. He earned his M.S. with Thesis in Molecular Biology from Montclair State University in 2009. Mr. Queenan has earned his Supervisor License and is working towards his Principals License through the NJ EXCEL program, with an anticipated completion date of January 2026.
Mr. Queenan has interned as an Associate Scientist at Sanofi-Aventis in Bridgewater, NJ. He also spent 6 years working as a Research Technologist for the Bergen County Academies (part of the Bergen County Technical and Vocational School District), where he worked in assisting students with independent research, developing curriculum for new research programs, and leading research in the schools electron microscopy and imaging facility.
He currently resides in Point Pleasant Boro, NJ, with his wife and two sons.
Research Publications & Presentations
Research Publications & Presentations
Google Scholar Author Page
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Google Scholar Author Page
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Authored Peer-Reviewed Publications
Authored Peer-Reviewed Publications
C. Belfield, C. Queenan, et al., “The Oxidative Stress Responsive Transcription Factor Pap1 Confers DNA Damage Resistance on Checkpoint-Deficient Fission Yeast Cells.” PLOS ONE 9(2): 1-11, 2014.
C. Queenan, et al., "Integrating independent research into science curricula to foster STEM leadership." Proc. of SPIE 8729 87290F-1: 1-5, 2013.
J. Back, et al. “Resveratrol-mediated Downregulation of Rictor Attenuates Autophagic Process and Supresses UV-induced Skin Carcinogenesis.” Photochem. Photobiol. 88: 1165-1172, 2012.
C. Queenan, et al., "Integrating research and advanced microscopy into the high school curriculum." Proc. of SPIE 8378 837811: 1-11, 2012.
Authored Articles, Abstracts & Proceedings
Authored Articles, Abstracts & Proceedings
E. Schumacher, et al. "Microscopy in the Classroom: Evolution of an Education and Outreach Community." Microscopy Today 22:3, 54-58, July 2014.
C. Queenan, et al., "Microscopy as a Cross-curricular Tool to Link Science and Art." Microsc. Microanal. 18(Suppl 2): 290-291, 2012.
A. Calabro, C. Queenan, et al., "Implementing a High School Interdisciplinary Course in Light and Electron Microscopy." Microsc. Microanal. 18(Suppl 2): 294-295, 2012.
C. Queenan, et al., "Augmenting Secondary Education with Advanced Microscopy." Microscopy Today 19:3: 48-52, May 2011.
C. Queenan, et al., "From Histology to Ultrastructure: The Use of Correlative Electron Microscopy in High School Biology Lessons." Microsc. Microanal. 17(Suppl 2): 380-381, 2011.
A. Calabro, C. Queenan, et al., "Bergen County Academies: A Model for Graduate-Level Research & Technology in a High School Setting." Microsc. Microanal. 17(Suppl 2): 370-371, 2011.
Acknowledged Peer-Reviewed Publications
Acknowledged Peer-Reviewed Publications
R. Golnabi, W.I. Lee, et al. "Effects of Crystallographic Planes on Focused Ion Beam Milled Patterns of Single Crystal Diamonds" Mater Res Soc Symp Proc 1395: 2012.
R. Golnabi, W.I. Lee, et al., “Focused Ion Beam Milling of Single Crystalline Diamond.” Mater. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc. 1282: 111-116, 2011.
P. Kaur, Y. Maeda, et al. "Three-Dimensional Directed Self-Assembly of Peptide Nanowires into Micrometer-Sized Crystalline Cubes with Nanoparticle Joints." Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 49: 8375-8378, 2010.
J. Morales and M.L. Alpaugh. "Gain in cellular organization of inflammatory breast cancer: A 3D in vitro model that mimics the in vivo metastasis." BMC Cancer 9: 462, 2009.
Platform Presentations
Platform Presentations
C. Queenan, et al., "Integrating independent research into science curricula to foster STEM leadership." Special Session on Microscopy for STEM Educators: SPIE Defense, Security and Sensing 2013, Baltimore, MD, May 1, 2013.
A. Calabro, C. Queenan, et al., "Implementing a High School Interdisciplinary Course in Light and Electron Microscopy." X-90: Microscopy in the Classroom: Microscopy and Microanalysis 2012, Phoenix, AZ, July 31, 2012.
C. Queenan, et al., "Integrating research and advanced microscopy into the high school curriculum." Special Session on Microscopy for STEM Educators: SPIE Defense, Security and Sensing 2012, Baltimore, MD, April 26, 2012.
A. Calabro, C. Queenan, et al., "Bergen County Academies: A Model for Graduate-Level Research & Technology in a High School Setting." X-90: Microscopy in the Classroom: Microscopy and Microanalysis 2011, Nashville, TN, August 9, 2011.
Authored Research Articles, Abstracts, & Proceedings with Students
Authored Research Articles, Abstracts, & Proceedings with Students
A. Oh, et al., "Efficient and affordable thermoelectric measurement setup using Arduino and LabVIEW for education and research." American Journal of Physics 93(12): 1-29, 2025.
M. Kim, et.al., "Social Integration Challenges Faced by Dual Migration Groups: Case Study of Russian Koreans." Journal of Student Research, High School Edition Volume 12, Issue 4: 1-9, 2023.
K. Zhao, et.al., "Visual Analytics of the Effect of Age on the Spatial learning Capabilities of Sleep-Deprived Drosophila." VINCI 2023: Proceedings of the 16th International Symposium on Visual Information Communication and Interaction. Article 8: 1-4, 2023.
R. Gleyzer, et al., "Altering Lentiviral Tropism: Design and Implications of a Targeted Drug-Delivery System." Microsc. Microanal. 22(Suppl 3): 1098-1099, 2016.
A. Lekan, et al., "Determining the Effectiveness of a Salicylic Acid Regimen to Reduce Cytotoxic ROS Associated with Anthracycline Treatment." Microsc. Microanal. 22(Suppl 3): 1214-1215, 2016.
A. Molotkova, et al., "Nano-structure Mediated Delivery of a Chemotherapeutic Agent for Improved Leukemia Treatment" Microsc. Microanal. 22(Suppl 3): 1192-1193, 2016.
G. Shukla, et al., "Alleviating Damage from Epirubicin-Induced Cardiotoxicity with an Increased Dosage of Cardioprotective Magnesium" Microsc. Microanal. 22(Suppl 3): 1210-1211, 2016.
C. Chew, et al., “Treatment of Influenza-Induced Acute Lung Injury with Iron Oxide Nanoparticles using an Ischemic-Reperfusion Model.” Microsc. Microanal. 21(Suppl 3): 233-234, 2015.
D. Heller, et al., “Photosynthetic Algae-Insulinoma Cell Fusion Creating Self-Sustaining Insulin Producer.” Microsc. Microanal. 20(Suppl 3): 396-1397, 2014.
D. Batarseh, et al., “A Novel Method to Manipulate Osteoblastic Differentiation.” Microsc. Microanal. 20(Suppl 3): 1432-1433, 2014.
J. Meier, et al., "The Missing Genome: Mitochondrial DNA Deletions in Stem Cells." Microsc. Microanal. 19(Suppl 2): 24-25, 2013.
M. Guo, et al., "Novel Mechanisms for Resveratrol and Metformin: Implications in Alzheimer's Disease." Microsc. Microanal. 19(Suppl 2): 248-249, 2013.
P. Patel, et al., "The Effect of 17-β-estradiol on Cellular Proliferation Mediated by Protein Disulfide Isomerase and the Mammalian Target of Rapamycin (mTOR)." Microsc. Microanal. 19(Suppl 2): 286-287, 2013.
Y. Esquilin, et al., "mtDNA Migration and the Role of Exosomes in Horizontal Gene Transfer." Microsc. Microanal. 18(Suppl 2): 286-287, 2012.
G. Iwaoka, et al., "Investigating UBM Degradation Products as a Possible Therapeutic Treatment for Regenerative Medicine using a P19 Cell Model." Microsc. Microanal. 18(Suppl 2): 284-285, 2012.
E. Dente, et al., "The Benzoin-Based Complex: A New Frontier for Skin Repair." Microsc. Microanal. 18(Suppl 2): 288-289, 2012.
Y. Park, et al., "Anti-aggregation Potential of Sugars against Strepococcus mutans in co-culture with Lactobacillus rhamnosus." Microsc. Microanal. 18(Suppl 2): 24-25, 2012.
N. Ramani, et al., "Rapid Cycling Brassica rapa: A Novel Phytomining Plant." Microsc. Microanal. 17(Suppl 2): 342-343, 2011.
L. Aizman, et al., "X-ray Microanalysis as a Tool for Analyzing Stem Cell Differentiation." Microsc. Microanal. 17(Suppl 2): 318-319, 2011.
S. Rastogi, et al., "A Novel Intracellular Target for Anti-Allergic Medications." Microsc. Microanal. 17(Suppl 2): 310-311, 2011.
J. Obayemi, et al., "Erythropoietin and Breast Cancer Progression: An in vitro Study." Microsc. Microanal. 17(Suppl 2): 302-303, 2011.
J. Choi, et al., "Encapsulation of Paclitaxel with Glycol Chitosan Nanoaggregates for in vitro Drug Delivery." Microsc. Microanal. 17(Suppl 2): 312-313, 2011.
A. Maydanov, et al., "Investigation of Astrocyte Cell Growth on Metal, Semi-conductor and Insulator Surfaces." Microsc. Microanal. 17(Suppl 2): 158-159, 2011.
W. I. Lee, et al., "Effects of Ion Current on the Morphology of Focused Ion Beam Milled Patterns on a Single Crystalline Diamond." Microsc. Microanal. 17(Suppl 2): 698-699, 2011.
K. Ward, et al., “A Novel Method of Resin Embedding Thin, Flexible Polymer Films for TEM Sectioning.” Microsc. Microanal. 16(Suppl 2): 712-713, 2010.
K. Kahn, et al., “A Correlative Microscopy Study of the Nanostructured Surface of Lotus Leaf.” Microsc. Microanal. 16(Suppl 2): 1178-1179, 2010.
A. Paez, et al., “Primary Particle Size Analysis of Gold Nanoparticles by Transmission Electron Microscopy and Optical Spectroscopy.” Microsc. Microanal. 16(Suppl 2): 1686-1687, 2010.
Poster Presentations
Poster Presentations
1 Poster presented at Microscopy and Microanalysis 2015, August 2-6, 2015, Portland, OR (see above).
2 Posters presented at Microscopy and Microanalysis 2014, August 3-7, 2014, Hartford, CN (see above).
3 Posters presented at Microscopy and Microanalysis 2013, August 4-8, 2013, Indianapolis, IN (see above).
5 Posters presented at Microscopy and Microanalysis 2012, July 29 – August 2, 2012, Phoenix, AZ (see above).
8 Posters presented at Microscopy and Microanalysis 2011, August 7-11, 2011, Nashville, TN (see above).
3 Posters presented at Microscopy and Microanalysis 2010, August 1-5, 2010, Portland, OR (see above).
Television Appearances
ABC's "The Year 2024" - Segment regarding AI.
Full program - Segment starts at 1:07:00 time stamp
Segment standalone found below
ABC - The Year 2024 - AI - Girls Rule AI.MOVHonors & Awards
Honors & Awards
September 2023 - Awarded 2023 Monmouth County Retired Teacher's Association Generation 2 Generation Grant for the proposal "9th Grade New Jersey School of Conservation Field Study"
December 2021 - Selected as the High Technology High School "Governor's Educator of the Year" for the 2021-22 School Year
August 2011 – 2nd Place Diatome Award for Ultramicrotomy at Microscopy and Microanalysis 2011
May 2010 – Certificate of Excellence from ETS for Praxis scores
General Science Content Knowledge (185) & General Biology Content Knowledge (187)
Spring 2009 – Inducted into Alpha Epsilon Lambda Graduate Honor Society
Spring 2007 – Henry Rutgers Student Scholar for undergraduate research
Spring 2006 – Inducted into Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society
Memberships
Memberships
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) (2020 - Present)
Microscopy Society of America (MSA) (2010-2016)
MSA - Education and Outreach Committee Chair (2013-2016)
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