SARAH C. HONSVALL ROSEMAS
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EDUCATION
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Expected November 2013
. Master of Public Health in Epidemiology; thesis defense will occur in
November 2013
. Thesis examines association between sensitivity to chemotherapeutic
drug Cyclophosphamide and gene expression in drug metabolism genes
St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN
May 2008
. Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Minors in Biomolecular Science and
Management
. Graduated cum laude, member of Tri Beta Biological Honor Society
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN
Dec 2011-Present
. Perform chart review study on cohort of psychiatric day
treatment patients, including data abstraction from medical
records, literature review, data analysis, and report writing.
. Study assesses the medical status and the vigor of medical care
received by day treatment patients.
. Manuscript to be published in peer-reviewed journal
Psychosomatics.
Teaching Assistant, University of Minnesota
Fall 2012 semester
. Graded assignments and exams, led class review sessions, and
assisted in organizing class activities for Pathophysiology of
Human Disease course in the School of Public Health.
Hepatitis Surveillance Student Worker, MN Dept. of Health, St. Paul, MN
Aug 2011-Jan 2012
. Entered data on Minnesota viral hepatitis cases into central
database; followed up with healthcare providers to complete
disease reports.
Radiologist Assistant, St. Paul Radiology, St. Paul, MN
Feb 2010-Aug 2011
. Processed nationwide teleradiology orders and distributed cases
among specialized radiologists.
. Acted as liaison between radiologists and hospital/clinic sites,
proofread radiology reports, and communicated diagnoses to site
physicians.
Research Associate, St. Croix Orthopaedics, Stillwater, MN
2007-2011
. Performed prospective research on hip and knee replacement
surgery complications.
. Compiled research materials including medical records, imaging,
and patient survey data; developed and maintained study
databases.
Bioanalyst, Surmodics Inc., Eden Prairie, MN
2009-2010
. Performed quality control cell culture assays testing
endothelial cell attachment on collagen-coated coronary artery
stents.
Laboratory Technician, AspenBio Pharma, Castle Rock, CO
2008-2009
. Participated in assay development and clinical trial for a blood-
based diagnostic test for human appendicitis; included
collecting patient specimens from study sites and assaying serum
samples.
. Worked in R&D molecular biology on the development of novel
bovine Luteinizing Hormone (bLH) for stimulating reproduction in
cows.
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Volunteer, United Way of Washington County East
2002-present
. Assist in planning and execution of several fundraisers each year to
benefit local agencies.
Volunteer Intern, PowerUp Children's Health Initiative, Lakeview Hospital
2012-2013
. Researched and compiled baseline data on childhood diet and activity
patterns in Washington County.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
. Professional and academic experience with clinical research design,
implementation, and data analysis.
. Familiarity with good clinical practices and federal regulations
for clinical trials.
. Experience maintaining databases and proficiency with SAS and R
statistical software.
. Knowledge of medical terminology and familiarity with navigating
health information databases.