Download CURRICULUM VITAE Amanda Ward Bostian T.S. (ABB) Education

CURRICULUM VITAE
Amanda Ward Bostian T.S. (ABB)
Education
2012-Present
Ph.D, North Carolina State University
Major: Animal Science
Concentration: Reproductive Physiology
Advisor: Drs. Scott Whisnant & Daniel Poole
GPA: 3.50
2015
Graduate of NAPSRx Pharmacology/Pharmaceutical Sales Training Program
CNPR Number 620482015
2006-2008
M.S., The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Major: Animal Science
Concentration: Reproductive Physiology
Minor: Statistics
Co-Advisors: Dr. J. Lannett Edwards, Associate Professor
Dr. F. Neal Schrick, Professor
GPA: 3.75
2002-2006
B.S., North Carolina State University
Major: Animal Science
Concentration: Industry
GPA: 3.48
Thesis/Other Publications
Ward AM. Evaluating Effects of a Prostaglandin F2α Receptor Antagonist on In Vitro Development of
Bovine Embryos. Knoxville, TN: The University of Tennessee. Thesis.
Bostian AW et al. Antimullerian Hormone Does Not Predict Outcome of Preimplantation Genetic
Screening. Fertility and Sterility. 2014. 102(3): e63.
Scientific Presentations
Ward AM. Evaluating Effects of a Prostaglandin F2α Receptor Antagonist on In Vitro Development of
Bovine Embryos. Graduate Seminar (Animal Science 596). The University of Tennesee –
Knoxville. April 2007.
Honors and Awards
Recipient of Glenn G. Summers Scholarship 2007
Deans List 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Inducted into Gamma Sigma Delta Agricultural Honor Society 2007
Certified as Technical Supervisor by American Board of Bioanalysts 2010
Professional and Nonprofessional Societies
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Secretary/Treasurer of Department of Animal Science Graduate Student Association 2006, 2007
Member of Gamma Sigma Delta Agricultural Honor Society 2007, 2008
Member of American Board of Bioanalysts 2010 - Present
Member of American Society for Reproductive Medicine 2010 – Present
Member of NAPSRx
Professional Development
Attended annual meeting of the International Embryo Transfer Society in Denver, CO. January 5 – 9,
2008.
Attended 21st annual Texas Assisted Reproductive Technology Society Meeting in Austin, TX. August 1 2, 2009.
Attended American Association of Bioanalysts’ College of Reproductive Biology Embryology & Andrology
Review Course in Grapevine, TX. March 20 – 21, 2010.
Attended annual meeting of American Society for Reproductive Medicine in Denver, CO. October 23 –
27, 2010.
Attended annual meeting of American Society for Reproductive Medicine in San Diego, CA. October,
2013.
Attended Southwestern Embryology Summit in Las Vegas, NV. January, 2014.
Professional Training
Animal Care and Use
Beef Cattle Handling (NIAA), Animal Care and Handling Series Video Tape
Beef Cattle Training, Level 1: Video module based on the FASS Ag Guide
Dairy Cattle Training Level 1: Video module based on the FASS Ag Guide
Introduction to the Ag Guide (FASS): Video tapes 1 & 2
Working with the University of Tennessee Knoxville IACUC
Occupational Health and Laboratory Safety
Biological Safety Level 2 Training sponsored by UT Biological Safety – Fall 2007
Occupational Health Program; Assessment provided by Amy Knowles – Fall 2006
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Training – 2009-Present
Bloodborne Pathogen Training – 2009-Present
Radiation Safety
Radiation Certification – Fall 2007
Teaching Experience
North Carolina State University – Spring 2014
Animal Science 221L – Reproductive Physiology and Development Lab Teaching Assistant for Dr.
Scott Whisnant
Prepared for and instructed student labs
Helped write and graded weekly quizzes for students
Helped prepare for and graded lab practicals for students
North Carolina State University – Spring 2013
Animal Science 151L – Introduction to Animal Science Teaching Assistant for Dr. Jeannette Moore
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Prepared for and instructed all student labs
Wrote and graded weekly quizzes for students
Wrote and graded lab practicals for students
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville – Fall 2006 – Summer 2008
Mentoring Students
Undergraduate
Erin Bartley
Courtney Crabtree
Jessy Harris
Graduate
Erin Fitzgerald
Estanislao Peixoto
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville – Fall 2006
Animal Science 420 Advanced Reproduction Teaching Assistant for Dr. F. Neal Schrick
Prepared for and planned student labs
Conducted study sessions and graded exams
North Carolina State University – Spring 2006
Animal Science 303 Principles of Equine Evaluation Teaching Assistant for Mr. Mike Yoder
Preparation for and instruction of labs
Listening to oral examinations
North Carolina State University – Spring 2005
Animal Science 225 Principles of Animal Nutrition Teaching Assistant for Dr. Jeannette A. Moore
Organized and formatted lecture notes for students
Prepared for student examination review
Graded exams
Data Analysis
Experience with SAS software, version 9.1
Experience with JMP
Analysis of data generated from thesis work
Statistics for Biological Research (Plant Science 561; Graduate). The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Fall 2006
Design and Analysis of Biological Research (Animal Science 571; Graduate). The University of
Tennessee, Knoxville. Spring 2007
Least Squares Analysis (Animal Science 572; Graduate). The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Fall
2007
Advanced Applied Regression (Statistics 572; Graduate). The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Spring 2008
Laboratory Experience
MedTech For Solutions April 2015-Present
Embryologist/Andrologist
Perform all aspects of embryology, andrology and assisted reproductive technologies
Atlantic Reproductive Medicine Specialists February 2015 – Present
Per Diem Embryologist
Lab Supervisor: Robin Arning
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Carolina Conceptions January 2011 – January 2015
Lab Supervisor & Senior Embryologist
Lab Director: Dr. Steve Voelkel, HCLD (ABB)
Performance of Andrology and Embryology Procedures in a Human IVF Laboratory
Use of aseptic technique
Sterile preparation of culture medium
Pipetting oocytes and embryos for manipulation
Location of cumulus-oocycte complexes following retrievals
Preparation of fresh and frozen semen samples for IVF and ICSI
Washing sperm in preparation for intrauterine insemination
Performing semen analyses
Kreuger strict morphology analysis
Cryopreservation of sperm
Performance of ICSI
Evaluation of in vitro produced embryos at all stages of development
Performing assisted hatching
Performing embryo transfers
Cryopreserving embryos using vitrification
Thawing embryos for frozen embryo transfer
Trophectoderm Biopsy for PGD/PGS
Maintenance of Embryo Culture Laboratory
Cleaning and maintenance of CO2 and N2 incubators
General embryo production laboratory cleaning and maintenance
Immunology
Maintenance and service of TOSOH immunology machine
Running serum samples for various hormones associated with assisted reproductive technology
Preparing blood and serum samples for analysis at off-site laboratory
Office and Patient Care Duties
Speaking with patients throughout the duration of their care at Carolina Conceptions
Acting as donor sperm coordinator for the facility and patients
Maintaining all records associated with the andrology laboratory and all laboratory certifications
Presenting monthly and annual statistics associated with the andrology laboratory
All paperwork associated with patients going through assisted reproductive technology
Billing and maintaining inventory for sperm & embryo storage
Austin IVF – August 2008 – January 2011
Embryologist
Lab Director – Tom Turner, M.S. ELD (ABB)
Performance of Andrology and Embryology Procedures in a Human IVF Laboratory
Use of aseptic technique
Sterile preparation of culture medium
Pipetting oocytes and embryos for manipulation
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Location of cumulus-oocycte complexes following retrievals
Preparation of fresh and frozen semen samples for IVF and ICSI
Washing sperm in preparation for intrauterine insemination
Performing semen analyses and testing for anti-sperm antibodies
Cryopreservation of sperm
Performance of ICSI
Evaluation of in vitro produced embryos at all stages of development
Performing assisted hatching
Performing embryo transfers
Cryopreserving embryos using both slow-freeze and vitrification methods
Thawing embryos for frozen embryo transfer
Maintenance of Embryo Culture Laboratory
Cleaning and maintenance of CO2 and N2 incubators
General embryo production laboratory cleaning and maintenance
Servicing and maintenance of pH meter
Observed, but not Proficient In
Biopsy for Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville – August 2006 – August 2008
Graduate Research Assistant
In Vitro Maturation, Fertilization and Culture of Bovine Embryos
Use of aseptic technique
Sterile preparation and handling of stocks and culture medium
Mouth pipetting for oocyte/embryo manipulation
Collection and evaluation of cumulus-oocyte complexes
Preparation of frozen/thawed bovine sperm using Percoll purification
Evaluation of in vitro produced embryos for cleavage stages and blastocyst development
Fixation, mounting and Hoechst staining of bovine oocytes and embryos for nuclei counting,
nuclear stage, and sperm penetration
Maintenance of Embryo Culture Laboratory
Cleaning and sterilization of glassware and instruments
Cleaning and maintenance of CO2 and N2 incubators
General embryo production laboratory cleaning and maintenance
Servicing and maintenance of pH meter
Sterilization of autoclaveable waste
Observed, but not Proficient In
Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Sperm morphology assessment
Computer Software Experience
Microsoft Office 2000 (Word, Excel and Power Point)
Microsoft Office 2007 (Word, Excel and Power Point)
SAS Version 9.1
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JMP
Endnote
Metamorph
Hamilton-Thorne-IVOS CASA
References
Available Upon Request
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