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OLIVIA POSADAS
[email protected]
Skills
Education
Aug 2014-Present
Jan 2013-Aug 2014
Aug 2012-Aug 2014
Aug 2008-May 2012
Research Positions
Aug 2014-Present
Aug 2013-June 2014
June 2013-Aug 2013
July-Dec 2012
May 2012
May 2011-May 2012
Aug-Dec 2009
Publications
Dec 23, 2013
Master of Science: Pathology
University of Missouri
Master’s program: Biomedical Sciences
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso
Major program: Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Minor: Biomedical Engineering
University of Texas at El Paso
Bachelor of Science: Biochemistry and Microbiology
Texas A&M University
University of Missouri Health System
School of Medicine Obstetrics, Gynecology & Women’s Health
Danny Schust, MD (573)817-3101
Changes in placentas due to preeclampsia
Graduate Research Assistant
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso
Center of Excellence for Infectious Diseases
Mingtao Zeng, Ph.D.: (915)215-4244, [email protected]
Preclinical research in development of universal influenza vaccine
Graduate Laboratory Research Assistant
Health Sciences Center Intern
Volunteer Research Assistant
Texas A&M University
Department of Biology
Michael Manson, Ph.D.: (979)845-5158, [email protected]
Bacterial Genetics Laboratory
Sole writer of “Role of 34 Base Pair Repeat in E. coli Genome in
Chromosome Segregation” thesis
Undergraduate Researcher
Texas A&M University
Health Science Center
Geoffrey Kapler, Ph.D.: (979)-847-8690, [email protected]
Regulation of T. Thermophila mini-chromosome replication
Undergraduate Researcher
Accepted Manuscripts:
Li J., Arévalo M., Smith J., Chen Y., Posadas O., Zeng M. Intranasal
immunization with influenza antigens conjugated with Cholera toxin
subunit B stimulates broad spectrum immunity against influenza
viruses. Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics 10 (6)
Molecular Genetics
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DNA gel electrophoresis
DNA gel extraction
Electroporation
transformation
Ethanol DNA
precipitation
Glycogen DNA
precipitation
Heat shock
transformation
mRNA isolation
NanoDrop for DNA
NanoDrop for RNA
Oligonucleotide (primer)
design
PCR
Plasmid amplification
Plasmid DNA Maxiprep
extraction
Plasmid DNA Miniprep
extraction
Recombinant DNA
Restriction endonuclease
digestion
RNA isolation
RT PCR
Molecular Biology
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BCA assay
Coomassie Brilliant Blue
staining
ELISA
FPLC
Immunoblot (Western
blot)
OLIVIA POSADAS
[email protected]
Presentations
Skills
Mar 6, 2014
May 6, 2009
Aug 2012-Present
Aug 2009-Dec 2012
May 2009-Present
Apr 2009-Present
Aug 2008-May 2012
Aug 2013-May 2016
Aug 2013-Aug 2014
Graduate Student Association
Journal Club
Representative at “Adventure for Your Future” event
Volunteer science fair judge
Society of Women Engineers
Volunteer science fair judge
Mexican American Engineers & Scientists
Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Biochemistry and Genetics Society
University of Missouri tuition waiver and stipend
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso semester
stipends
Texas A&M University College of Agriculture & Life Sciences academic
annual scholarships
Marilyn Hilty Endowed Scholarship
Aug 2009-May 2010
Joe & Billy Manion Endowed Scholarship
Honors
Aug 2010-May 2011
Jan 2009
Professional Development
Financial Awards
Affiliations
Jan 2013-Present
Cross-Strain Protective Immunity Against Influenza Elicited by
Intranasal Vaccination with a New Subunit Vaccine. Poster presented at
2014 Student Research Week. Texas Tech University Health Sciences
Center, Lubbock, Texas.
New Treatment for HIV. Presented as finalists in Mays Business
School’s CNVE Challenge. Texas A&M University, College Station,
Texas.
Mar 6-7, 2014
Texas A&M University College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Dean’s
Honor Roll
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Laboratory Animals
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Dec 9,2013
Apr 24, 2013
Mar 4-6, 2013
Euthanasia
Online training
Other
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Attended Molecular Imaging: Advancing Diagnostics 2014 Student
Research Week. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center,
Lubbock, Texas.
Attended HIV Immunopathogenesis & Gene Therapy Infectious
Diseases Symposium. Texas Tech University of Health Sciences Center
Paul. L. Foster School of Medicine, El Paso, Texas.
Attended Write Winning Grant Proposals. Provided by Grant Writers’
Seminars and Workshops, LLC. Texas Tech University Health Sciences
Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, El Paso, Texas.
Attended Genomic Revolution: Personalizing Medicine 25th Student
Research Week. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center,
Lubbock, Texas.
Induction of recombinant
protein synthesis
Miller assay
Protein dialysis
SDS PAGE
Culturing of mammalian
differentiated cells and
stem cells
Cryogenic cell
preservation
DNA sequencing software
Protozoan cell culturing
Automated cell counter
Autoclave sterilization
Bacterial cell culturing
Buffer preparation
Media preparation
Oven sterilization
Viral plaque assay
Gel preparation