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University of Granada Granada, Spain

Master’s Degree in Research and Advances in Microbiology 2014 Simón Bolívar University Caracas, Venezuela

Degree in Biology (Licensed) 2012

PROFESSIONAL AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Microbial Exopolysaccharides Lab - University of Granada. Granada, Spain Master’s Degree Student/Assistant 2014

- Performed Biochemical, morphological and enzymatic tests on halophilic microorganisms.

- Extracted DNA and performed amplification of the 16S rRNA gene.

- Analyzed PCR products by electrophoresis and performed purifications.

- Determined DNA concentrations and performed DNA sequencing. Institute of Advanced Studies Foundation (IDEA) - Biotech Lab. Caracas, Venezuela Researcher 2013

- Determined reagents for the characterization of microorganisms.

- Performed biochemical characterizations of bacteria isolated from cassava.

- Propagated cassava plantlets, in vitro.

- Tested bacterial and fungal infections in cassava seedlings in nursery substrates and in vitro

- Antimicrobial assays.

- Protection assays of cassava seedlings with chitosan.

- Assisted in the organization of the XXIII Venezuelan Congress of Phytopathology 2013. Immunology of Infectious Diseases Lab – Simón Bolívar University. Caracas, Venezuela Researcher and Lab Manager 2011 - 2013

- Performed cell cultures, cell proliferation assays and evaluations of cellular toxicity levels of photosensitive compounds.

- Performed malaria studies on pregnant rodent subjects.

- Managed laboratory with duties including researching and ordering correct equipment and reagents to preform research studies, safety protocols, and lab security.

- Trained laboratory students.

Corporate Microbiology Lab – Polar Brewery. Caracas, Venezuela Academic Intern 2010 – April 2011

- Developed protocols to assess the reliability of results of microbiological tests that served useful in implementing the ISO17025 management system.

- Isolated and identified microorganisms from different plant sources used for production.

- Handled anaerobic microorganisms and spores.

- Prepared cultures and sterile materials.

- Performed biochemical tests for the identification of sporulated microorganisms.

- Performed research in Food Microbiology area.

- Maintained strain collections.

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- Requested quotations and created invoices for emissions equipment and reagents.

- Performed inoculations of P. yoelii and P. berghei in rodent subjects.

- Developed parasitemia curves.

- Researched and evaluated new compounds for use as antimalarial drugs.

- Isolated and characterized circulating IgG antibodies for photo-excitable compounds by ELISA test.

- Isolated and characterized antigens.

- Classified microorganisms using API® test.

- Performed SDS – PAGE gels.

Mycology Lab – Simón Bolívar University. Caracas, Venezuela Mycology Lab Tech 2008

- Organized mycology lab.

- Performed isolation, recovery and ringing of fungi.

- Decrypted of fungi.

- Fungi preservation via the Castellani method.

Microbiology Lab – Simón Bolívar University. Caracas, Venezuela Microbiology Lab Tech 2008

- Prepared cultures.

- Prepped sterile material.

- Processed ground samples for microbiological tests.

- Performed general research.

PUBLICATIONS

- Lilian Spencer, Valentina Pedrotii, Deisy Perdomo, Andreina Gómez, Armando Díaz and Cristina Castelli. “Characterization of soluble antigens of Staphylococcus spp isolated from Dairy farms in Venezuela”. Microbiology Research 2012; Vol. 3:e25.

- Lilian Spencer, Anaely Agola, Eduardo Roa, Neira Gamboa, Andreina Gómez and Jaime Charris.

“Humeral response against hemozoin from Plasmodium berghei and synthetic hemozoin in experimental model of BALB/c mice”. British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research 2014; Vol. 4:20. PRESENTATIONS

- Andreína Gómez, David Castro, Emilia Quesada, Victoria Béjar y Fernando Martínez-Checa.

“Phenotypic evaluation and taxonomic approach of halophilic microorganisms isolated from Rambla Salada

(Murcia), using dilution by extinction method”. XII Meeting of the National Network of Extremophiles Microorganisms (REDEX) 2014. Madrid, Spain.

- Lilian Spencer, Andreina Gómez, Nieves Canudas and Emiliana Mendoza. “Study of the hypersensitivity of photosensitizing compounds”. XXIV IUPAC Symposium on Photochemistry. July, 2012. Coimbra, Portugal.

- Lilian Spencer, Emiliana Mendoza, Nieves Canudas and Andreína Gómez. “Study of the hypersensitivity of photo-sensitive compounds for photodynamic therapy”. XXIV IUPAC Symposium on Photochemistry. July, 2012. Coimbra, Portugal.

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- Morphological Characterization, and Molecular Biochemistry of Microorganisms. Pre-conference forum course. Venezuelan Society of Plant Pathology and the Institute for Advanced Study Foundation

(IDEA). September, 2013. Caracas, Venezuela.

- 2013: Diagnosis and Control of Phytopathogenic Microorganisms. Pre-conference forum course. Venezuelan Society of Plant Pathology and the Institute for Advanced Study Foundation (IDEA). September, 2013. Barinas, Venezuela.

- 2012: XXIV IUPAC Symposium on Photochemistry. July, 2012. Coimbra, Portugal.

- 2010: Update Seminar for Balanced Food Production in Animals. Novus International, Inc. 2010. Aragua, Venezuela.

- 2009: Biosafety in Microbiology course. Venezuelan Society of Microbiology, 2009. Caracas, Venezuela.

- 1998 – 1999: Intensive English course. Miranda, Venezuela. SOCIAL WORK

- 2007: Volunteering at "Los Roques Scientific Foundation". La Urbina, Caracas.

- Member of "Volunteers" Group of Simón Bolívar University Dean, Caracas, Venezuela.

- 2009: Project organizer and volunteer for “Spreading Joy”, aimed to help children from the María Goretti, foster home focused on remedial education and strengthening values through recreational activities. REFERRALS

- Dr. Fernando Martínez-Checa. Professor.

University of Granada, Granada, Spain.

CONTACT: +34-650******.

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- Gemma Romillo. AVP Clinical Billing Compliance and HIPAA Privacy Officer. University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

CONTACT: 305-***-****.

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- Dr. Lilian Spencer. Professor.

University of Technology Experimental Research Yachay, Ibarra, Ecuador / Simón Bolívar University, Caracas, Venezuela.

CONTACT: +59-095-*******.

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- MSc. David Castro. PhD student.

University of Granada.

CONTACT: +34-626******.

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- Lic. Jeannette Romero. Microbiological Analysis Manager. Polar Brewery C.A. Caracas, Venezuela.

CONTACT: +1-647-***-****.

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- Ing. Aura D Sousa. Development of new products Analyst. Polar Brewery C.A. Caracas, Venezuela.

CONTACT: +58-414-*******.

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- Lic. Alix Reyes. Microbiology Analyst.

Polar Brewery C.A. Caracas, Venezuela.

CONTACT: +58-426-*******.

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