Nancy Rodriguez

Email: abptpt@r.postjobfree.com

Address: *** ********** **

City: Aiken

State: SC

Zip: 29801

Country: USA

Phone: 803-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $156,000

Primary Skills/Experience:

See Resume

Educational Background:

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Job History / Details:

November 20, 2012

To Whom It May Concern,

I would like to be considered for a part time and or relief veterinary clinical services in the field of laboratory animal medicine (clinical and or regulatory). I am currently serving as an independent veterinary consultant with a concentration in laboratory animal medicine and non-human primate clinical management. I bring to any new position extensive experience as a Laboratory Animal professional in the following roles: Laboratory Animal Services Director, IACUC Attending Veterinarian, Clinician, and representative on several Environmental Health and Safety caveats (Biosafety, Radiation Safety, Chemical and Occupational Health and Safety). I have been responsible for oversight and implementation of a comprehensive animal care program for various species; management of administrative, husbandry, supervisory and veterinary staff; AAALAC- International animal care program preparation and site visit oversight with continued "Full Accreditation" on all (4) occasions; compliance with the requirements of regulatory agencies (USDA and PHS); training of research and animal care staff as it pertains to various animal use/handling techniques; consulting with researchers on their animal use protocols; direct clinical oversight to the research animals (NHP, pigs, dogs and rodents) and surgical support; teaching a Medical Illustration Course (678 Surgical Techniques) and Responsible Conduct of Research course; as well as submitting G20 grant submissions (two awarded and one currently under review). I have collaborated with various research investigators on their research projects that have resulted in abstract submissions, papers and grant proposals. I provided oversight in the implementation of a comprehensive enterprise wide software system that automated the business, census and IACUC management operations thereby streamlining processes and increasing efficiency among the administrative functions within the laboratory animal services and IACUC functional areas.

My past experiences have taught me the indispensability of a high-functioning team in effective communication. These factors are paramount in the dynamic environment of laboratory animal medicine but essential for a successful program. I know that I can serve as an asset to your organization. If you require further information or additional references I can be contacted at 706-***-**** or via email at abptpt@r.postjobfree.com.

Sincerely,

Nancy A. Rodriguez, D. V. M., DACLAM

Nancy Ann Rodriguez

Home: 368 Woodbridge Drive, Aiken, SC 29801, 803-***-****, cell: 706-***-****

Education:

Abraham Lincoln High School Brooklyn, New York

High School Diploma September 1984-May 1988

Cornell University/College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Ithaca, New York

Bachelors of Science, Major: Animal Science August 1988-May 1992

Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine Tuskegee, Alabama

Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine August 1994-May 1998

University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, Illinois

Laboratory Animal Medicine Postdoctoral Training Program July 1998-June 2001

Diplomate, American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine July 2003

Professional:

Georgia Health Sciences University/Laboratory Animal Services Augusta, Georgia

Director (Administrative Faculty)7/2009 to 10/2012

Interim Director (Administrative Faculty) 8/2008-7/2009

Responsible for managing administrative and professional staff, assessing and managing the department

budget of 2.7 million, adhere to regulatory guidelines, coordinate regulatory site visits, inspections and correspondence, responsible for the health monitoring, surveillance, diagnosis and treatment of various species, provide oversight of the rodent health monitoring program, institute preventative medicine program for various species, oversee psychological well-being and enrichment programs for various species provide surgical support for large animal species (dog, monkey, pig, ruminants), provide training for laboratory animal staff and investigator staff, consult investigators in animal use protocols, serve on the IACUC as attending veterinarian, directly supervise laboratory animal services staff, perform teaching responsibilities relating to a course for Medical Illustration.

Medical College of Georgia/Laboratory Animal Services Augusta, Georgia

Associate Director (Administrative Faculty), 4/2005-8/2008

Clinical Veterinarian (Staff), 7/2001-3/2005

Responsible for the health monitoring, surveillance, diagnosis and treatment of various species, provide oversight of the rodent health monitoring program, institute preventative medicine program for various species, oversee psychological well-being and enrichment programs for various species provide surgical support for large animal species (dog, monkey, pig, ruminants), provide training for laboratory animal staff and investigator staff, consult investigators in animal use protocols, serve on the IACUC as attending veterinarian, directly supervise laboratory animal services staff, perform teaching responsibilities relating to a course for Medical Illustration.

University of Illinois at Chicago/ Biological Resources Laboratory Chicago, Illinois

Veterinary Postdoctoral Fellow, July 1998-June 2001

Responsible for the clinical management of various species including rodents and nonhuman primates, provided surgical and medical assistance to investigators, provided training for research staff, animal husbandry staff and veterinary technicians/students, management of baboon breeding colony, experienced in the Animal Care and Use Committee procedures in protocol review, attended and taught courses (GC 471) in the Graduate College, prepared seminar discussions for veterinary staff and participated in ACLAM boards study group.

Emergency Veterinary Services St.Charles, Illinois

Clinical Veterinarian, August 1998-February 2000

Responsible for the assessment and clinical management of critical cases (gastric dilatation volvulus, diabetes mellitus, seizures, foreign body obstruction, renal/liver failure etc.) perform major and minor surgery (GDV, foreign body extraction and wound repair), and educate clients on prognosis of cases.

University of Minnesota/Research Animal Resources Minneapolis, Minnesota

Summer Internship, Summer 1997

Designed a research project for testing the analgesic effects of buprenorphine in swine, provided daily and post-operative clinical care and management in dogs and pigs, performed preliminary health exam on animals received (sheep and pigs) and performed minor surgical and dental procedures.

Merck Research Laboratories/ Laboratory Animal Resources Rahway, New Jersey

Summer Internship, Summer 1996

Designed and implemented conditioning protocol for recording body weights of 8-22 kg rhesus without chemical restraint, assisted in ongoing research projects, chair trained rhesus, assisted in bile cannulation in canine and venous-arterial cannulation and port placement in rhesus, performed venous-arterial cannulation in rats (350 grams), provided medical care and management of rhesus colony.

Columbia University/ Institute of Comparative Medicine New York, New York

Laboratory Animal Technician, October 1992-May 1994

Provided pre and post-operative care to various species, administered anesthesia, monitored animals during surgery using various equipment and provided emergency care.

Yerkes Regional Primate Research Center Atlanta, Georgia

Summer Assistantship, Summer 1992

Assisted the pathologist in necropsy, prepared tissue samples for histopathological examination (embedding, sectioning and staining), administered medications and prepared animals for diagnostic procedures, worked with monkeys and great apes.

Caribbean Primate Research Center Sabana Seca, Puerto Rico

Summer Internship, Summer 1990

Assisted in morning rounds, administered medication, conducted tuberculosis tests, assisted in necropsy and surgery, collected blood and fecal samples, aided in gathering behavioral data on rhesus macaques in their natural habitat (Cayo Santiago).

Committee Assignments at GHSU:

Advisory Committee for Masters Program at the School of Dentistry

Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee- Attending Veterinarian

Institutional Biosafety Committee- member

Institutional Chemical Safety Committee-member

Institutional Radiation Safety Committee-member

Teaching:

Courses:

Surgical Techniques in Swine Medical Illustration 678 Georgia Health Sciences University

Career Development 101 Georgia Health Sciences University

Responsible Conduct of Research COGS8011 Georgia Health Sciences University

Seminars: at the Georgia Health Sciences University

Rabbit Handling and Restraint Rodent Handling and Restraint

Dog Handling and Restraint Swine Handling and Restraint

Barrier Practices Seminar NHP Zoonotic Diseases Seminar

Mouse Parvovirus Seminar Rodent Breeding Seminar

Occupational Health and Safety Animal Care 101

RACE Seminar

Awards/Honors:

Phi Zeta Honor Society, Rho chapter-1997

Merck Fellowship- 1995-1998

Honor Roll Tuskegee University-1994-1998

Professional Societies:

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), member 1998-present

American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS), member 1998-present

Educational Resources Committee 2004 -2006

Southeastern Branch of AALAS (SEAALAS), member 2001- present

Program Chair for Regional Meeting held in Augusta, Georgia 2004

Program Chair for Regional Meeting held in Augusta, Georgia 2009

American Society of Laboratory Animal Practitioners (ASLAP), member 1998-present

Association of Primate Veterinarians (APV), member 1998-present

Licensure: State of South Carolina State of Georgia

Publications:

Rodriguez, N. A., Hewett, T. A., Fortman, J. D. Novel use of the Elizabethan Collar as a "Hoop-skirt" for protecting wounds and catheters in nonhuman primates. Contemporary Topics, September 2000(39)5:37-38.

Rodriguez, N.A., Cooper, D. M., Risdahl, J. M. Antinociceptive activity of and clinical experience with buprenorphine in swine. Contemporary Topics, May 2001(40)3:17-20.

Rodriguez, N. A., Garcia, K., Fortman, J. D., Hewett, T. A., Bunte, R. Clinical and histopathological evaluation of 13 cases of adenocarcinoma in aged rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta). Journal of Medical Primatology, 2002 (31):74-83

Munday, J.S., Rodriguez, N.A., Thomas, D.A., Lacrimal gland myoepithelioma in a rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta). Comparative Medicine, August 2004 (54)4:443-447.

Lieggi, C.C., Artwohl, J.E., Leszczynski, J.K., Rodriguez, N.A., Fickbohm, B.L., Fortman, J.D. Efficacy and safety of newly prepared and stored tribromoethanol in ICR mice. Contemporary Topics, January 2005 (44)1:17-22.

Hara, K., Yasuhara, T., Matsukawa, N., Easley, L.T., Rodriguez, N.A., Stern, D.M., Yamashima, T., Buccafusco, J.J., Hess D.C. and Borlongan, C.V.: Histological and behavioral characterization of a non-human primate stroke model: A pilot study. Exp. Neurol. 198: 571, 2006.

Hara, K., Yasuhara, T., Matsukawa, N., Maki, M., Masuda, T. Yu, G. Xu, L. Tambrallo, L., Rodriguez, N.A., Stern, D. M., Kawase, T., Yamashima, T., Buccafusco, J.J., Hess, D.C., Borlongan, C.V. Hippocampal CA1 cell loss in a non-human primate model of transient global ischemia: A pilot study. Brain Research Bulletin, September 2007, 14;74(1-3):164-71.

Brands, M. W., Bell, T. D., Rodriguez, N. A. Polavarapu, P., Panteleyev, D. Chronic glucose infusion causes sustained increase in tubular sodium reabsorption and renal blood flow in dogs. Am. J. Physiol. Regul. Integr. Comp. Physiol., February 2009;296 (2):R265-71. Epub. 2008 Dec. 10.

Rodriguez, N. A., Wei S.I.,Emmi, A. M., Layman, L.L., Eroglu, A.Retrieval of rhesus monkey (Macaca mulatta) oocytes by ultrasound-guided needle aspiration: Problems and Solutions. Molecular Reproduction and Development,9999:1-7, 2009.

Poulos N, Rodriguez NA, Lee J, Rueggeberg F, Schupbach P, Hall J, Susin C, Wikesjo UME. Evaluation of a novel calcium phosphate coated titanium porous oxide implant surface: A study in rabbits. Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research 2009; accepted.

Lee J, Sieweke JH, Rodriguez NA, Schupbach P, Lindstrom H, Susin C, Wikesjo UME. Evaluation of nano-technology modified zirconia oral implants: A study in rabbits. Journal of Clinical Periodontology 2009; 36:610-617.

Kwon D, Bisch F, Herold R, Bastone P, Herberg S, Rodriguez N, Susin C, Lewis J, Wikesjo U. Evaluation of periodontal wound healing / regeneration following application of rhGDF-5 in the supraalveolar periodontal defect model Journal of Clinical Periodontology 2009; 36 (Supplement 9) Europerio 6, Stockholm, Sweden, June 4-6, 2009; Ref no: EUABS064584.

Hara K, Yasuhara T, Maki M, Matsukawa N, Yu G, Xu L, Tambrallo L, Rodriguez NA, Stern DM, Yamashima T, Buccafusco JJ, Kawase T, Hess DC, Borlongan CV. Anomaly in aortic arch alters pathological outcome of transient global ischemia in Rhesus macaques. Brain Res. 2009 Jun 11. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID:

19524559.

Rodriguez NA, Si W, Emmi AM, Layman LC, Eroglu A. Retrieval of rhesus monkey (Macaca mulatta) oocytes by ultrasound-guided needle aspiration: problems and solutions. Mol Reprod Dev. 2009 Sep;76(9):890-6.

Kwon DH, Bennett W, Herberg S, Bastone P, Pippig S, Rodriguez NA, Susin C, Wikesjo UM. Evaluation of an injectable rhGDF-5/PLGA construct for minimally invasive periodontal regenerative procedures: a histological study in the dog. J Clin Periodontol. 2010 Apr;37(4):390-7.

Kwon DH, Bisch FC, Herold RW, Pompe C, Bastone P, Rodriguez NA, Susin C, Wikesjo UM. Periodontal wound healing/regeneration following the application of rhGDF-5 in a beta-TCP/PLGA carrier in critical-size supra-alveolar periodontal defects in dogs. J Clin Periodontol. 2010 Jul;37(7):667-74. Epub 2010 May 10.

Poulos NM, Rodriguez NA, Lee J, Rueggeberg FA, Schupbach P, Hall J, Susin C, Wikesjo UM. Evaluation of a novel calcium phosphate-coated titanium porous oxide implant surface: a study in rabbits. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2011 Jul-Aug;26(4):731-8.

Lee J, Susin C, Rodriguez NA, de Stefano J, Prasad HS, Buxton AN, Wikesjo UM. Sinus augmentation using rhBMP-2/ACS in a mini-pig model: relative efficacy of autogenous fresh particulate iliac bone grafts. Clin Oral Implants Res. 2012 Jan 26.

Abstracts:

Rodriguez, N. A., Fortman, J. D., Hewett, T. A. A novel use of the Elizabethan Collar, "Hoop-skirt", for protection of wounds and catheters in nonhuman primates. 50th Annual American Association for Laboratory Animal Science Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana, November 1999. Presented as a poster.

Rodriguez, N. A., Garcia, K., Fortman, J. D., Hewett, T. A, Bunte, R. Abdominal masses in an aged rhesus macaque, Macaca mulata.51st Annual American Association for Laboratory Animal Science Meeting, San Diego, California, November 2000. Presented as a "Whats your diagnosis

"

Koichi Hara, Takao Yasuhara, Noriyuki Matsukawa, Guolong Yu, Lin Xu, Laura T. Easley, Nancy A. Rodriguez, David M. Stern, Tetsumori Yamashima, Jerry J. Buccafusco, David C. Hess, and Cesario V. Borlongan. Histological and Behavioral Characterization of a Non-Human Primate Stroke Model: A Pilot Study. 2008.13th annual meeting of the American Society for Neural Therapy and Repair.

Mahmood S. Mozaffari, Hereward Wimborne, Jun Yao Liu, Rafik Abdelsayed and Nancy Rodriguez. Effects of chronic chromium picolinate treatment on glycemic control and kidney function of db/db mice. Submitted to Experimental Biology 2009 meeting in New Orleans.

Seeba G, Kiernan D, Rodriguez NA, Rohrer MD, Hall J, Susin C, Wikesjo UM. Evaluation of a canine immediate-loading implant defect model. Journal of Dental Research 2008; 87:IADR-Abstract: 3296.

Kwon DH, Bennett W, Herberg S, Pippig S, Bastone P, Rodriguez NA, Susin C, Wikesjo UME. Evaluation of a novel injectable composite (MD08) for minimally invasive periodontal regenerative procedures. A histological study in the dog. The 7th International Conference on Bone Morphogenetic Proteins, Lake Tahoe, CA, USA, 2008; Program Abstract.

Seeba G, Kiernan D, Rodriguez NA, Rohrer MD, Hall J, Susin C, Wikesjo UM. Evaluation of a canine immediate-loading implant defect model. Journal of Dental Research 2008; 87 (Special Issue B) IADR-Abstract 3296.

Kwon DH, Bennett W, Herberg S, Pippig S, Bastone P, Rodriguez NA, Susin C, Wikesjo UME. Evaluation of a novel injectable composite (MD08) for minimally invasive periodontal regenerative procedures. A histological study in the dog. The 7th International Conference on Bone Morphogenetic Proteins, Lake Tahoe, CA, USA, 2008; Program Abstract.

Poulos N, Rodriguez NA, Susin C, Rueggeberg F, Schupbach P, Hall J, Wikesjo UME. Effect of a novel calcium phosphate coating on osseointegration of titanium implants: A study in rabbits. San Diego, CA, 2009, Academy of Osseointegration-Abstract P132.

Kwon D, Bisch F, Herold R, Bastone P, Herberg S, Lewis J, Rodriguez N, Susin C, Wikesjo, U. Effect of rhGDF-5 in a novel carrier on periodontal regeneration. Journal of Dental Research 2009; 88 (Special Issue A) IADR-abstract 1593.

Bennett W, Kwon D, Rodriguez NA, Pippig S, Bastone P, Susin C, Wikesjo UM. An injectable rhGDF-5 composite for minimally invasive periodontal regenerative procedures. Journal of Dental Research 2009; 88 (Special Issue A) IADR-abstract 2192.

D. Research Support

1. Sponsor: RR10-011-Developing and Improving Institutional Animal Resources (G20)

"Sanitation Enhancement, Allergen Reduction, and Outbreak Mitigation for GHSU Animal Facility"

Submitted August 2012. Under review.

PI - Nancy Rodriguez

2. Sponsor: RR10-011-Developing and Improving Institutional Animal Resources (G20)

"Renovation of the Cage Wash Facility at the MCG Animal Care Facility in Gracewood, GA"

Submitted November 2010. Awarded May 2012. Awarded Project Period: 5-15-2012 through 5-14-2013. Grant # 1G20RR032463-01

PI - Nancy Rodriguez

3. Sponsor: RR10-011-Developing and Improving Institutional Animal Resources (G20)

"Developing and Improving Institution Animal Resources"

Submitted May 2007. Not funded

PI - Laura Tambrallo

4. Sponsor: RR10-011-Developing and Improving Institutional Animal Resources (G20)

"Developing and Improving Institution Animal Resources"

Submitted June 2006. Awarded June 2007. Awarded Project Period: 6-15-2007 through 6-14-2008. Grant # 01G20RR024019-01

PI - Laura Tambrallo

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