PhD in cellular and molecular biology with more than eight years of experience in scientific writing, including manuscripts, meeting abstracts, posters, and slide deck presentations. Demonstrated ability to learn and understand new material quickly, collaborate with people in different positions, meet deadlines, and follow established guidelines.
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI
PhD, Cellular and Molecular Biology
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
BS, Animal Science
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI
Associate Research Specialist
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- Wrote laboratory’s biosafety protocol and liaised with safety department to learn safety guidelines and ensure compliance
- Presented research findings during monthly laboratory meetings
- Managed the operations of a ten-member laboratory group, including the hiring and training of laboratory assistants
- Conducted genetic screen which resulted in one publication and three new projects for research group
Postdoctoral Research Associate
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- Authored and published main chapter of doctoral dissertation in Eukaryotic Cell, April 2012
- Collaborated with cross-functional research group to develop a project investigating gene expression and DNA repair
- Coordinated joint group meetings and co-led discussions regarding the progress, problems, and future of the project
Research Assistant
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- Analyzed and synthesized data gathered during graduate training and authored doctoral dissertation, Unraveling a Network of Interactions: Multiple Roles of the Yeast Sen1 Helicase in Gene Expression
- Prepared doctoral research proposal by conducting extensive literature search using the database PubMed, summarizing the information, and writing a document meeting established guidelines
- Managed timelines for simultaneous projects including document preparation and submission, independent research, undergraduate mentoring and training, and laboratory operations
- Participated in the review and editing process of six manuscripts submitted for publication
- Supported timely completion and submission of research grants by providing background information gathered from literature searches
- Awarded honorable mention for poster presentation at Yeast Genetics and Molecular Biology Meeting (Vancouver, BC, Canada, 2010)
- Performed independent research focused on gene expression and its role in juvenile Lou Gehrig’s disease, which led to two publications
- Directed and oversaw the independent research of two undergraduates, with one being awarded a grant to continue her project
- Trained and supervised four undergraduate students responsible for laboratory support duties
Research Mentoring Training Workshop
University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
American Medical Writers Association
Technical: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point; Adobe Photoshop; EndNote; Filemaker Pro; ImageJ; Licor Odyssey
Language: Spanish, fluent
Organizing Committee, Post-doc Association for the Life Sciences
University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
Planning Committee, Cell and Molecular Biology 50th Anniversary
University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
Administrative Executive, InterVarsity Graduate Christian Fellowship
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University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
Client Support Representative, Homeless Storage Project
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Madison, WI