Andrew Abalos

Email: abqs8f@r.postjobfree.com

Address: *** * ****** ***** ** #C12

City: Philadelphia

State: PA

Zip: 19144

Country: USA

Phone: 520-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $70,000

Primary Skills/Experience:

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Educational Background:

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Job History / Details:

Andrew T. Abalos, Ph.D.

437 W. Schoolhouse Ln, Unit C12, Philadelphia, PA 19144 520-***-**** abqs8f@r.postjobfree.com

Education:

University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

Doctor of Philosophy in Epidemiology, 2011

Master of Science in Epidemiology, 2006

New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, 2004

Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, 2004

Experience:

Jan 2012- Present Surgical Monitoring Associates Philadelphia, PA

Surgical Neurophysiologist

* Intraoperative neurological monitoring

* Monitoring of spine surgeries at hospitals including: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Pennsylvania Hospital, and the Children`s Hospital of Philadelphia

Jun. 2008-Dec. 2011 Genomics USA, Inc. (GMS Biotech) Tucson, AZ

Scientist, Research & Development

* Assist in the research and development of DNA microarrays for HLA genotyping.

* Optimize and validate genotyping assays using DNA microarrays

* Development of PCR based genotyping assays for the KIR locus

* Collect and analyze data generated by DNA microarrays to assign HLA and KIR allele calls.

* Design and validate data collection and software analysis methods for microarray data.

* Preparation of manuscripts and technical reports to communicate results.

* Assist in grant preparation and literature reviews.

Aug 2008-May 2009 Arizona Cancer Center Tucson, AZ

CURE Program Coordinator

* Coordinated the Continuing Umbrella for Research Experience (CURE) Undergraduate Research Program under CURE Faculty Advisor, Francisco Garcia, M.D., MPH.

* Mentored six undergraduate students and paired them with faculty advisors in the Arizona Cancer Center to give them research experience.

* Conducted lecture classes on basic laboratory methods and skills for CURE students.

Aug. 2007-Dec.2007 Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health Tucson, AZ

Teaching Assistantship (Eyal Shahar, MD, MPH)

* Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics

* TA for Epidemiology 573A-Basic Principles of Epidemiology

Jan. 2007-June 2008 Arizona Cancer Center Tucson, AZ

Graduate Research Assistant (Robin B. Harris, Ph.D., MPH)

* Designed and validated a high throughput method for the genetic profiling of the KIR locus.

* Optimized a fully automated DNA extraction protocol from whole blood samples.

* Genotyped samples collected from two prospective cohort studies and merged genotype data with existing HPV risk factor data for statistical analyses.

* Assisted in the design and management of a cross-sectional HPV study assessing type concordance in sexual partners.

* Developed and maintained a database for sexual behavior questionnaires and sexual diaries from the participants in the HPV in partners study.

* Assisted in the design and development and statistical analysis of a study assessing the effect of Killer cell immunoglobulin like receptors on HPV prevalence and incidence in men and women.

* Conducted data analyses using previously developed databases and data collected from two prospective HPV studies, and a HPV in partners study.

* Preparation of manuscripts and scholarly presentations to effectively communicate results.

* Preparation and submission of grants.

Aug. 2005-Dec. 2006 Arizona Cancer Center Tucson, AZ

Graduate Research Assistant (Francisco Garcia, M.D., MPH)

* Processed clinical samples and assisted with recruitment of subjects for the CDC HPV Detection in Men Study and the ADCRC HPV in Men: A Prospective Cohort Study.

* Assisted in the study design and statistical analysis of a study assessing the reliability of HPV collection methods in men.

* Assisted with study design including questionnaire development, database development, and data collection in the Binational Arsenic Exposure Survey (BAsES).

* Carried out laboratory analyses for the Binational Arsenic Exposure Study (BAsES), including sample collection, sample, processing, and DNA extraction from whole blood.

* Assisted with HPV laboratory analyses using the Digene Hybrid Capture II Assay, in the Green Tea Polyphenon E Cervical Cancer Prevention Clinical Trial.

Apr. 2005-Aug. 2005 Arizona Cancer Center Tucson, AZ

Lab Technician

* Processed clinical samples for the CDC HPV Detection in Men Study and the ADCRC HPV in Men: A Prospective Cohort Study.

Jan. 2003-Aug. 2004 New Mexico State University Las Cruces, NM

Undergraduate Research Assistant

* Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) Undergraduate Training in Academic Research.

* Assisted in the investigation of biocide and antibiotic susceptibility in Staphylococcus aureus under Dr. John.Gustafson.

June 2003-Aug. 2003 NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL

Undergraduate Research Assistant

* NASA Undergraduate Student Research Program, mentor: Dr. Robert C. Richmond.

* Conducted the investigation of gamma radiation induced dicentric chromosomal aberrations in the human lymphoblast cell line TK6.

Nov. 2001-Dec. 2002 New Mexico State University Las Cruces, NM

Chemistry Stockroom Aide, NMSU Chemistry Department

* Maintenance and upkeep of the general chemistry instructional laboratory classrooms.

* Preparation of chemical solutions and materials for use in the general chemistry teaching laboratories.

* Handling and proper disposal of chemical wastes.

June 2002-Aug. 2002 NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL

Undergraduate Research Assistant

* NASA Undergraduate Student Research Program, mentor: Dr. Robert C. Richmond

* Conducted research on the expression of suspected pre-cancer marker proteins in Human Mammary Epithelial Cells (HMECs) using secondary antibody immunohistochemistry.

* Assisted in the investigation of apoptosis in HMECs after exposure to ionizing radiation.

June 2001-Aug. 2001 Stanford University Stanford, CA

Undergraduate Research Assistant

* NASA Research in Science and Engineering (RISE) Program.

* Conducted research under Prof. Reginald E. Mitchell on the toxic effects of coal gasification processes.

* Investigated toxic variables involved with the use of coal gasification slags as aggregates in building materials.

* Conducted experimental design project with Prof. Bob Twiggs in the construction of a Cricket Satellite.

Accepted Publications:

Abalos AT, Harris RB., Nyitray AG, Mitchell A, Thompson PA, Giuliano AR, Garcia F. Human papillomavirus type distribution among heterosexual couples. J Low Genit Tract Dis (2012) Jan;16(1):10-5

Abalos AT, Eggers RE, Hogan M, Nielson CM, Giuliano AR, Harris RB, Thompson PA. Design and validation of a multiplex SSP-PCR assay for KIR genetic profiling. Tissue Antigens 2011 Feb;77(2):143-8. Erratum in: Tissue Antigens. 2011 Apr;77(4):365. Tissue Antigens. 2011 Jun;77(6):618.

Nyitray A, Harris RB, Abalos AT, Nielson CM, Papenfuss M, Giuliano AR. Test-retest Reliability and Predictors of Unreliable Reporting in a Sexual Behavior Questionnaire of US Men. Arch Sex Behav 2010 Dec:39(6):1343-52. Epub 2009 Aug 25.

Roberge J, Abalos AT, Skinner JM, Kopplin M, Harris RB. Presence of Arsenic in Commercial Beverages. Am. J. Environ. Sci., 5 (6): 688-694, 2009.

Flores R, Abalos AT, Nelson CM, Abrahamsen M, Harris RB, and Giuliano AR. Reliability of Sample Collection and Laboratory Testing for HPV Detection in Men. J Virol Methods. 2008 Apr;149(1):136-43. Epub 2008 Feb 14.

Davis AO, O`Leary JO, Muthaiyan A, Langevin MJ, Delgado A., Abalos AT, Fajardo AR, Marek J, Wilkinson BJ, and Gustafson JE. (2005). Characterization of Staphylococcus aureus mutants expressing reduced susceptibility to common house-cleaners. Journal of Applied Microbiology 98 (2), 364-372.

Honors and Awards

National Institute of Health Initiative for Maximizing Student Diversity (IMSD) Graduate Study Award for PhDs in Biomedical Sciences (Class of 2006-2007, University of Arizona)

Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) Undergraduate Training in Academic Research.

NASA Undergraduate Student Research Program

Techinical proficiencies

Fluent is STATA, limited knowledge in SAS for statistical analysis

Molecular biology techniques: PCR, Nucleic assay extraction, Western blots, ELISA, Hybrid Capture II

Experience with tissue and cell culture, bacterial cell culture, aseptic tecnique

Knowledge of GLP and GMP

510K preparation and submission experience

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