Nicholas Johnson

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Journal Community Reviewer

Scientific Reports and Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience

Sep 2025 - Current (10 months)

Evaluate manuscripts submitted to Scientific Reports and Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience for validity, novelty, and accuracy. Think critically about a range of topics both close to and far from my research experience and be honest about my ability to review manuscripts accurately. Communicate comments and recommendations to the authors and editors clearly, concisely, and constructively in a timely manner.

AI Trainer

Handshake AI

Aug 2025 - Current (11 months)

Probe Large Language Model weaknesses in biology and Neuroscience by designing complex, PhD-level questions based on relevant images. Independently research and identify high-quality scientific literature related to biology, molecular biology, and neuroscience domains. Implemented LLM training, review, and improvement.

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Post-doctoral Fellow

Icahn School of Medicine

Jan 2022 - Jan 2025 (3 years 1 month)

Investigated potential drug therapies to induce neuronal regeneration after spinal cord injury by engaging neurons latent mitotic machinery, thereby improving motor function and overcoming physical disabilities. Assessed functional improvements of animals following spinal cord injury and pharmaceutical interventions with behavioral tests (open-field, ladder-rung walk test) and established rubrics of function (Basso Mouse Scale). Assessed molecular and transcriptional changes in neurons following axonal injury and pharmaceutical interventions with RT-qPCR, Western Blotting, ELISAs, and RNA sequencing. Collaborated with internal and external shareholders to meet common benchmarks and produce high-quality science. Awarded individual funding th

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Research Assistant

USF College of Medicine

Jan 2016 - Jan 2022 (6 years 1 month)

Characterized spatio-temporal response properties of retinal ganglion cells of healthy rats to improve translational research into glaucoma and other neurodegenerative diseases. Translated single-cell in vivo optic nerve electrophysiology and electroretinography into legible characterizations of physiological properties that indicate novel parameters for diagnosing retinal disease. Visualized large sets of electrophysiological data to improve our understanding of healthy and diseased retinal neurons using Matlab.

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Laboratory Technician

Byrd Alzheimer's Institute

Jan 2013 - Jan 2016 (3 years 1 month)

Studied the causes of frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD) & the role of TDP-43 overexpression in the Selenica Lab at the Byrd Alzheimer's Institute. Rose from volunteer to technician through dedication to laboratory science. Generated scientific questions that influenced the direction of research.

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