Medical Research

Amy R. Kurland, M.D.

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Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

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Professional Profile

Dedicated physician with 7 years of experience in medical research and

writing. Results-oriented with a unique combination of creativity,

clinical knowledge, and analytical skills. A demonstrated ability to

publish in journals, develop slide presentations, design accompanying

posters, lecture before audiences, and instruct entry-level researchers.

Education

M.D., Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY

1998

B.S., Biology, Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY

1992

Phi Beta Kappa

Professional Experience

RESEARCH

. Discovered the expression of beta-defensin genes in rat and mouse models

of oral Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans infection.

. Investigated the expression of tumor suppressor genes in ovarian cancer.

. Localized c-myc transcription sites in colon cancer using fluorescence in-

situ hybridization (FISH).

. Quantitated the expression of oncogenes in colon cancer cell lines in the

presence and absence of butyrate utilizing digital fluorescence

microscopy and Adobe Photoshop.

. Identified risk factors for bacteremia in pediatric oncology patients and

coordinated a clinical study to assess laboratory markers.

. Arranged for the acquisition of equipment from a European pharmaceutical

company to measure serum levels of procalcitonin.

. Organized the collection of patient blood samples at specific time points

to measure CRP and IL-6 levels.

. Utilized molecular genetics to characterize ethionamide resistance in

tuberculosis.

. Proficient in molecular genetics techniques, including RT-PCR, cDNA

cloning, restriction enzyme digests, Western blots, and phosphatase

enzyme assays.

WRITING

. Designed posters to be presented at the American Diabetes Association

Scientific Sessions, and the American Association for Dental Research

Annual Meetings.

. Collaborated on the writing of grant proposals to receive university

approval for animal research.

. Documented progress of research through various stages and analyzed

results using GenBank and MacVector.

. List of selected publications includes:

Kurland AR, Schreiner H, and Diamond G. In vivo beta defensin gene

expression in rat

gingival epithelium in response to Actinobacillus

actinomycetemcomitans infection. J

Periodontal Res, 41(6): 567-72, 2006.

Wilson AJ, Velcich A, Arango D, Kurland AR, Shenoy SM, Pezo RC, Levsky

JM, Singer RH, and Augenlicht LH. Novel detection and differential

utilization of a c-myc transcriptional block in colon cancer

chemoprevention. Cancer Res. 62: 6006-10, 2002.

TEACHING AND PRESENTATIONS

. Supervised and taught entry-level researchers in methodology for

investigations in extracting tissue for animal research and identifying

transcription sites using FISH.

. Presented research findings at National Cooperative Drug Discovery Groups

Conference and Howard Hughes Medical Institute Meeting.

. Lectured on data and results at weekly laboratory and departmental

meetings using Power Point.

Career Chronology

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, New York, NY

Research Consultant, Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center 2009-

present

UMDNJ, Newark NJ

Postdoctoral Fellow, Laboratory of Gill Diamond, Ph.D.

2004-2006

Postdoctoral Fellow, Laboratory of Harvey Ozer, M.D.

2001-2002

ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, Bronx, NY

Research Associate, Laboratory of Robert Singer, Ph.D.

1999-2001

HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, Hackensack, NJ

Summer Research Associate, Director Michael Harris, M.D. 1999-

2001

HOWARD HUGHES MEDICAL INSTITUTE, Bronx, NY

Research Training Fellow, Laboratory of William Jacobs, Jr., Ph.D.

1995-1996

Volunteer Experiences

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation

2008

Assisted with physical and occupational therapy treatment plans for

patients with spinal cord and

traumatic brain injuries.

Wellington Hall Care Center 1998-2000

Conducted recreational activities for geriatric residents and interacted

with residents on an

individual basis.

Bronx House Community Center 1997-1998

Volunteered as a Friendly Visitor to a senior citizen and helped her with

routine

activities.

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