Nicole Hobbs

Nicole Hobbs has a diverse range of work experience. Nicole is currently working as a Computational Scientist at SimBioSys, Inc., where they are involved in integrating patient-specific data and biological simulations to model cancer behavior and predict response to therapy. Their role includes extending the platform to additional antineoplastic drugs through the application of PK/PD and QSP modeling.

Prior to this, Nicole worked at the Illinois Institute of Technology from 2016 to 2021. During their time there, they held multiple roles, including Teaching Assistant, Research Mentor, and Graduate Research Fellow. As a Teaching Assistant, Nicole supervised and mentored undergraduate and high school students in research projects. As a Research Mentor, they inspired students and played a key role in their research projects. As a Graduate Research Fellow, they worked on modeling the glycemic response to physical activity and athletic competition anxiety in people with Type 1 Diabetes, proposing multiple feasible models of glucose-insulin dynamics.

Nicole also has experience as a Computational Biomechanics Research Assistant at North Carolina A&T State University, where they conducted research to create a 3D model of a knee joint for personalized treatments. Nicole worked on translating CT images into a 3D model and assigning proper material properties.

Furthermore, Nicole worked at the Illinois Institute of Technology as a Research Assistant, where they studied the influence of exercise on blood glucose concentrations in individuals with Type 1 Diabetes. Nicole developed a model and incorporated it into a simulator using MATLAB and Simulink. Nicole also served as a Peer Mentor and Orientation Leader, assisting new students in their transition to college life.

Additionally, Nicole gained teaching experience as a Calculus Teaching Assistant at the Exelon Summer Institute, where they taught Calculus I to incoming freshman students.

Finally, during their high school years, Nicole worked as a Lifeguard at the YMCA of Darke County, teaching swimming lessons and ensuring the safety of swimmers.

Overall, Nicole Hobbs has gained extensive experience in research, teaching, and modeling in the fields of computational biology, biomechanics, and diabetes.

Nicole Hobbs holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Biomedical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Nicole completed their doctoral studies from 2016 to 2021. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering from the same institution, studying from 2012 to 2016.

Furthermore, Nicole Hobbs completed their high school education at Versailles High School from 2008 to 2012, where they focused on College Preparatory Math and Science.

In addition to their formal education, Nicole Hobbs has obtained additional certifications. Nicole completed a course in Data Ingestion with Python from LinkedIn in April 2021, and another course on Learning Python from the same institution in March 2021.