Rachel Jarrard, Ph.D.

acew5u@r.postjobfree.com

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Warren, MI 48089 Mobile 765-***-****

PROFILE

Attentive and detail-oriented professional seeking an opportunity to demonstrate superb organizational and

analytical skills and expand research experience

E DUCATION

Ph.D. Medicinal Chemistry Molecular Pharmacology GPA 3.3 August 2013

Concentration: Integrative Neuroscience - PULSe Program

Purdue University; West Lafayette, Indiana

Thesis: Investigating the role of L-type voltage-gated calcium channels in electrical events in pancreatic beta cells

B.S. Biology-Chemistry, magna cum laude GPA 3.7 May 2006

Minor: Physical Education

Saint Joseph’s College; Rensselaer, Indiana

E XPERI ENCE

Non-Instructional Assistant June 2014

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow July 2013 - May 2014

Wayne State University; Detroit, Michigan

Demonstrated superior and effective skills regarding project and personnel management, problem solving,

organization, accurate record keeping, and oral and written communication

Trained, supervised, and mentored other laboratory personnel and coordinated research projects

Conducted basic and advanced biological techniques including cell culture, molecular cloning, PCR, nucleic

acid isolation, mouse breeding colony maintenance, rodent surgery, electrophysiology, TIRF microscopy

Developed professionally by preparing research grants and presenting scientific seminars

Graduate Research Assistant August 2006 - April 2013

Purdue University; West Lafayette, Indiana

Developed expertise in various electrophysiological recording configurations to study ion channels that regulate

insulin secretion in pancreatic beta cells

Research projects resulted in joint authorship of 4 publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals

Trained and supervised many undergraduate and graduate students working in the laboratory

Solely responsible for preparing, submitting, and managing all laboratory purchase orders

Career Development Center Peer Advisor April 2003 - May 2006

Saint Joseph's College; Rensselaer, Indiana

Served three years as a student assistant to the Director while carrying a full course-load

Met personally with peers for resume critiquing, mock interviewing, and professional development

Developed and presented workshops and presentations for the campus community

Helped plan and execute the annual CareerFest career fair and compiled and reported data from Center surveys

Secretarial Assistant June 2005 - August 2005

Area V Agency on Aging and Community Services, Inc.; Logansport, Indiana

Assisted the Executive Assistant to the Executive Director and the Director of Human Resources

Performed various tasks for multiple departments including Community Services, Business Incubator,

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Aging Services, Child Care, and Housing Development

Maintained confidentiality when working with sensitive or personal information

Utilized Microsoft Publisher to create the monthly agency newsletter and created supervisor summaries

about sexual harassment, safety in the workplace, and anti-discrimination

INTERNSHIPS

National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) June 2004 - August 2004

University of Wisconsin-Parkside; Kenosha, Wisconsin

1 of 7 students selected for REU in Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics at UW-Parkside

Mentored by Dr. David Higgs and studied alternative splicing in the algae Chlamydomonas reinhardtii

Participated in weekly program seminars, scientific discussions, and professional development workshops

Analyzed and presented scientific results to the REU program during and at the conclusion of the summer

T EACHING EXPERIENCE

Guest Lecturer - Neurobiology I, Wayne State University Spring 2014

Teaching Assistant - Medicinal Chemistry/Molecular Pharmacology II, Purdue University Fall 2010

Teaching Assistant - Biological Chemistry II, Purdue University Spring 2009

LEADERSHIP ACTI VITIES

Purdue University

PULSe Graduate Student Organization (GSO) - President; Vice President 2007 - 2010

Science in Schools - Science Night Volunteer 2012

Alternative Careers in Science Seminar Series - Coordinator 2007 - 2010

Saint Joseph's College

Science Olympiad - Event Coordinator 2003 - 2006

Student Association - Treasurer 2004 - 2005

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Student Union Board - Vice Executive Director; Director of Travel/Marketing 2003 - 2004

Habitat for Humanity - Vice President, Chair of Shack City Homeless Awareness Event 2003 - 2006

Campus Ministry - Served as a leader for many Kairos spiritual retreats 2003 - 2006

Volunteer Corps - Organized and participated in many community service events 2002 - 2006

S CHOLARSHIPS AND HONORS

PULSe Travel Grant, Purdue University 2012

Lynn Fellowship, Purdue University 2006

PULSe Excellence Graduate Scholarship, Purdue University 2006

Presidential Achievement Scholarship, Saint Joseph's College 2002 - 2006

Performance Scholarship for Color Guard, Saint Joseph's College 2003 - 2006

Delta Epsilon Sigma Honor Society, Saint Joseph's College 2005

Alpha Lambda Delta Freshman Honor Society, Saint Joseph's College - Chapter President 2004 - 2006

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS (Active memberships listed in bold)

American Heart Association

Wayne State University Postdoctoral Association

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

PUBLICATIONS

Wang, Y.*, Jarrard, R.E.*, Pratt, E.P.S., Guerra, M.L., Salyer, A.E., Lange, A.M., Soderling, I.M., and

Hockerman, G.H. (2014). Uncoupling of Cav1.2 From Ca2+-Induced Ca2+ Release and SK Channel Regulation in

Pancreatic β-Cells. *Y.W and R.E.J. contributed equally to this work. Mol Endocrinol 28(4):458-476.

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Han, C., Salyer, A.E., Kim, E.H., Jiang, X., Jarrard, R.E., Powers, M.S., Kirchhoff, A.M., Salvador, T.K.,

Chester, J.A., Hockerman, G.H. and Colby, D.A. (2013). Evaluation of Difluoromethyl Ketones as Agonists of

the γ-Aminobutyric Acid Type B (GABAB) Receptor. J Med Chem 56(6):2456-2465.

Jarrard, R.E., Wang, Y., Salyer, A.E., Pratt, E.P.S., Soderling, I.M., Guerra, M.L., Lange, A.M., Broderick,

H.J., and Hockerman, G.H. (2013). Potentiation of Sulfonylurea Action by an EPAC-selective cAMP Analog in

INS-1 Cells: Comparison of Tolbutamide and Gliclazide, and a Potential Role for EPAC Activation of a 2-APB-

sensitive Ca2+ Influx. Mol Pharmacol 83:191-205.

Jacobo, S.M.P., Guerra, M.L., Jarrard, R.E., Przybyla, J.A., Liu, G., Watts, V.J., and Hockerman, G.H. (2009).

The intracellular II-III loops of Cav1.2 and Cav1.3 uncouple L-type voltage-gated Ca2+ channels from glucagon-

like peptide-1 potentiation of insulin secretion in INS-1 cells via displacement from lipid rafts. J Pharmacol Exp

Ther 330:283-293.

P RESENTATIONS

Jarrard, R.E. May 2012, Poster presentation. “Overexpression of the Ca v1.2 II-III loop disrupts

tolbutamide-stimulated CICR from internal stores in INS-1 cells”, 5th Annual Midwest Islet Club Conference,

Pittsburgh, PA, University of Pittsburgh.

Jarrard, R.E. April 2010, Oral presentation. “The Effects of γ-Phenyl-GABA Analogs on GABAA Receptor

Activity”, Purdue University Integrative Neuroscience Spring Retreat, West Lafayette, IN, John S. Wright

Forestry Center.

Jarrard, R.E. April 2009, Oral and poster presentation. “Utilizing Tools for Studying Ion Channels: We have

more channels than cable”, PULSe Retreat: Integrative Neuroscience Training Group, West Lafayette, IN, Beck

Agricultural Center.

Jarrard, R.E. April 2009, April 2008, Oral presentation. “Studying the importance of voltage dependent gating

of L-type Ca2+ channels involved in insulin secretion”, Purdue University Integrative Neuroscience Spring

Retreat, West Lafayette, IN, John S. Wright Forestry Center.

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