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Arielle

TorraArielle Torra

ARIELLE KRISTIN TORRA

**** ** *** ***** (305) 978 " 9010

Miami, FL 33175 *******@*****.***

EDUCATION

Northeastern University, Boston, MA

Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Neuroscience 2009

Independent Minor: Dynamics of Modern Public Health

Honors: 21st Century Scholar, Dean's List, Award of Excellence & Achievement Scholarship

Relevant Courses: Psychobiology, Cognition, Comparative Neurobiology, Genetics & Molecular Biology, Organic Chemistry, Regulatory Cellular Biology, Communication for the Health Professional

Activities: Latin American Student Organization, MAPS- Minority Pre-Med Association

SPECIAL SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS

Laboratory Skills: Sterile technique, Immunohistochemistry, protein/DNA purification, staining, microtome

Certifications: CPR/BLS (Basic Life Support), CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant)

Volunteering: American Cancer Society, Habitat for Humanity, math & science tutor, Ethos elder companion

Computer: Microsoft XP including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, MATLAB, SPSS

Fluent Languages: English, Spanish

EXPERIENCE

Northeastern University Psychology Department Boston, MA Research Technician Jan 2007- May 2009 Produce and analyze rate/frequency curves for brain stimulation reward seen in rats presented with different contextual and non-contextual cues involved in cocaine craving Trained in electrode placement surgery for brain stimulation as well as catheter surgeries used in drug self-administration Conducted biochemical analyses of changes in specific brain regions associated with pleasure, reward and addiction

University of Miami, Department of Neurology Miami, FL

Research Intern May 2008-Sept 2008 Conducted retrospective study of human clinical data derived from an open label pharmacology protocol using Ibogaine Formulated analysis plan and completed data entry and scoring of assessment scales Conducted extensive literature review and submitted publication for review concerning the subjective effects of Ibogaine treatment for Cocaine and Opiate addiction

Aspect Medical Systems Newton, MA Neuroscience Research Intern June 2006- Jan 2007 Conducted site visits to train hospital and/or clinic staff proper usage of EEG device and maintained clinical records and correspondence with study coordinators and IRB regularly Managed data collection, interpretation and analysis of EEG data from multiple clinical trial sites Performed literature searches related to ongoing research including potential biomarkers for early onset of Alzheimer's Disease, efficacy of anti-depressant medication as well as potential future protocols

The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis Miami, Fl

Research Assistant Summer 2005, 2009, 2010 Organized nervous tissue, chemically fixated and embedded into a plastic resin to make histological preparations and slides; recorded observations into data bank Read and presented medical journal articles weekly in order to improve current protocol concerning axonal regeneration using embryonic stem cells in mice

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