Chicago, IL 60637

(773) 702-5104

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO Chicago, IL

Research on matrix metalloproteinase involvement in prostate cancer.

Lewis Fellowship recipient, 1998-2000

University of Chicago Women's Board for Cancer Research Fellow, 1996-1998

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA Charlottesville, VA

Distinction in Biology

Echols Scholar

Member of Phi Pi Theta, The Jefferson Society

Member of the Golden Key Society

Assisted in the collection, banking and analysis of human tissue samples October 1997 - Present

Worked with animal models to identify metastasis suppressor genes

Performed molecular analysis of protein interaction and activity Chicago, IL

Designed and constructed a series of recombinant of DNA constructs Jan. 1997-Oct. 1997

RESEARCH ASSISTANT, UVA CANCER RESEARCH LABORATORIES

Analyzed protein-drug interactionson a molecular level Charlottesville, VA

Learned protein detection methods Aug. 1995-May 1996

RESEARCH ASSISTANT, UVA CIRCADIAN TIMING LABORATORIES

Learned microsurgery techniques in animal models Charlottesville, VA

Became familiar with animal care regulations Aug. 1993-May 1995

Participated in large-scale biotechnology research management College Park, MD

Developed interactive web-based communication materials for agricultural May 1994-Oct. 1996

biotechnology risk assessment regulators

Learned regulatory requirements for agricultural biotechnology Washington, D.C.

Gained a familiarity with USDA and FDA research regulatory procedures June 1992-May 1994

Managed a biotechnology risk assessment grants program

Husband: Timothy McEvily McGovern

Tennant, TR, Kim, HL, Sokoloff, M, Rinker-Schaeffer, CW: The Dunning Model. The Prostate, June 2000.

Tennant, TR, Rinker-Schaeffer, CW, Stadler, WM: Angiogenesis Inhibitors. Current Oncology Reports 2000, 2: 11-16.

Tennant, TR, Chekmareva, MA, Rinker-Schaeffer, CW: "Northern and Southern Blotting and PCR to Detect Gene

Expression" Metastasis Methods and Protocols Humana Press, In Press.

Resident Head, Dodd-Mead House, Burton Judson Courts

Co-Instructor - "Teaching Assistant Training" Biological Sciences Division, University of Chicago, 1998-present

Co-President, Biological Sciences Division Dean's Council

BSD Representative, University of Chicago Graduate Council

Member, University of Chicago Annual Allocations Committee

1997-1999 Women's Novice (Undergraduate) Crew Coach, University of Chicago

Cellist, University of Chicago Sympony, Pianist

Other interests include triathlon events, civil war and British Isle history, literature, and fiber crafts.