Marissa Stroo

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abjrqc@r.postjobfree.com 541-***-****

Education:

**/**** - **/**** ******** Student, PhD program, Neuroscience

SUNY Upstate Medical University

**/ 2006 Bachelor of Science in Psychology

University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon

Employment History:

03/10- present Lead Research Health Science Specialist

Center for Integrated Healthcare at the Syracuse VA

Conducted clinical research interviews with people with addictions and post-

traumatic stress disorder. Assisted with recruitment and tracking of

research participants. Collected and analyzed data. Assisted with

preparation and writing of reports for presentation and publication.

Prepared and submitted regulatory documents for multiple IRBs, including

continuing reviews, amendments, and AE/SAE reports. Trained new employees

on protocols and on clinical interviews.

09/09- 2/10 Research Assistant for the Center for Integrated Healthcare

at the Syracuse VA

Central New York Research Corporation

Conducted clinical research interviews with people with addictions and post-

traumatic stress disorder. Assisted with recruitment and tracking of

research participants. Collected and analyzed data. Assisted with

preparation and writing of reports for presentation and publication.

08/08-06/09 Graduate Research Assistant, Neuroscience Department

SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York

Research included designing and running animal behavioral

studies, animal colony maintenance, various methods of tissue

preparation, tissue and cell culture, immunohistochemistry,

immunocytochemistry, various genetic and protein assays, and microscopy.

Also, responsible for lab record maintenance, research of primary

literature, reviews and presentations in my area of interest.

05/06- 04/08 Clinical Research Assistant Coordinator

Northwest Clinical Research Center, Bellevue, Washington

Perform patient screening and enrollment and conduct study

visits according to study protocol. Skilled in performing vital signs,

ECGs, and other safety parameters. Dispense drug supplies and complete drug

accountability. Complete and ensure quality of source documents and case

report forms including electronic versions. Assist in maintenance of

regulatory documents. Ensure site quality and adhere to Good Clinical

Practice standards in accordance with FDA and ICH guidelines. Research,

analyze data, and write articles.

03/05-03/06 Research Assistant

Developmental Sociobiology Lab, under Jennifer Ablow

University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon

Responsible for hooking participants up to physiology

equipment, running stimulus presentation computer and recording equipment

in a longitudinal study with over 100 subjects. Participated in designing

and testing experimental protocols. Wrote experimental and technical

protocols, making sure that they met with research standards.

03/01-04/02 Master Data Administrator

NEPCO/ENRON, Bothell, Washington

Developed, wrote and implemented ABAP code, with specific

responsibilities for reporting and data management.

02/00-01/01 SAP Administrator

Gear.com, Seattle, Washington

Provided internal and external technical support.

10/99-02/00 Inside Sales/ Technical Support

Westmark Electronics, Bellevue, Washington

Provided internal and external technical support.

10/98-06/99 Technical Customer Support

Smarthome.com, Irvine, California

Provided internal and external technical support.

Specialized Clinical Training:

Clinician Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS)

Longitudinal Interval Follow-Up Evaluation (LIFE)

Structured Clinical Interview for Diagnostic & Statistical Manual (SCID-RV)

Mini Mental Status Exam (MMSE)

Hamilton Anxiety and Depression Scales (HAM-A and HAM-D)

Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS)

Multiple cognitive test batteries

Recent Publications and Presentations:

Tirone, V; Martino, S; Cohen, M; Stroo, M; Carnrike, J; Maisto, J;

Ouimette, P. (2009,

November).Reactions to Research Among Substance Use Disorder

Patients. Poster

session presented at the annual meeting of The International Society for

Traumatic

Stress Studies, Atlanta, GA.

Pending Presentations:

Stroo, M; Mckenzie, S; Possemato, K; Maisto, S; Ouimette, P. The role of

reported killing during combat on PTSD severity in Afghanistan and Iraq war

Veterans. Accepted for poster session at the 2010 annual meeting of The

International Society for Traumatic

Stress Studies

Possemato, K; Martino, S; Stroo, M; Ouimette, P. The relationship of post-

deployment support to PTSD and other mental and physical health concerns

among Veterans of the Iraq/Afghanistan Wars. Accepted for poster session at

the 2010 annual meeting of The International Society for Traumatic

Stress Studies

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