Timothy P. Bushnell

Timothy P. Bushnell is an Associate Professor at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC), affiliated with the Department of Pediatrics and the Center for Pediatric Biomedical Research. As Director of Shared Resource Laboratories, he specializes in high-end flow cytometric assays to support URMC research initiatives. His academic background includes a PhD in Biology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1999), a BS in Biochemistry from Cornell University (1990), and an MBA with a STEM concentration from Simon Business School (2020).

Dr. Bushnell's research focuses on advancing flow cytometry techniques for immunological and pediatric biomedical studies. His work spans applications in single-cell transcriptomics, lipidomic analysis of lung tissues, and optimization of cytometric platforms. He has contributed to foundational guidelines for flow cytometry and cell sorting in immunological research, ensuring standardized methodologies across disciplines.

Scientific awards include multiple recognitions from the American Society of Microbiology (1995-1996), a Young Investigator Award (1995), and the Eagle Scout honor (1983). His publications highlight collaborations in hematopoietic development, leukemia stem cell biology, and inflammatory response mechanisms, emphasizing quantitative and computational approaches.