ELISA PESCO

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mail: acetmz@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

I am an enthusiastic and committed research scientific with knowledge of molecular biology . I

have developed a range of transferable skills through experience in industry and academia -

interpersonal, problem solving, IT and team working. I believe that these equip me for a

future in a business environment. As a scientist researcher, I have developed a flexible nature

which allows me to innovate and to work independently. My aim is to develop my career in

the life science sector.

Skills

Interpersonal

Presentations (15, 20 and 30 minutes), written reports (3000 and 5000 words) are

assessed as part of my job in Destina Genomics LTD, working to different project.

In 2010 I worked as tutor in the University of Catania, practise to explain technical

concepts caring in understanding level of students.

As assistant manager at Duchamp London, honed my diplomacy and customer

relations skills when dealing with disputes over change and deliveries in fitting the

needs of customers through good service and experience.

Team- working

Experience of working effectively with people belonging to different cultures and

habits as part of daily research activity in a team.

Information Technology

Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, and advanced Internet based

search.

Meaningful knowledge of ELISA Data Processing and Analysis Software used to

calculate antibody concentrations in serum samples and in quality control samples.

Summary statistics calculated from these concentrations.

Basic knowledge of Matlab used during the thesis project as well as during my

internship to process experimental data.

Analytical and Problem Solving

As a part of research undertaken in DestiNA Genomics LTD (DGL), acquired a good

experience in platform development for molecular diagnostics, 96well plate, beads and

Lab-on-chip, per RNA and microRNAs detection.

Experience of working in several techniques, for example use of Maldi -TOF mass

spectrometry for the determination of peptide, and FACS methodology working with

the beads, colorimetric and luminescence reading in ELISA like method.

Meaningful experience in serological tests of perinatal TORCH infections, acquired

during the internship, in particular Toxoplasma Gondii in pregnant women: anti -

Toxoplasma IgG, IgM and IgG avidity evaluated by ELISA methods. IgM/ISA GA method

for the presence of antibodies specific per IgM in newborns.

As part of the experimental research, acquired a good experience in knowledge of

molecular biology techniques: PCR, Real Time, Gel Electrophoresis, Southern and Western

Blot, Isaga, E LISA, virus isolation on crops, research antigen antibody titles IFA,

chemiluminescence. Preparation and assessment of materials used in the laboratory,

preparation of buffers and solutions.

As part of Cellular Biology module attended during the university studies, Cell Culture

in vitro and methods to preserve cell culture used: freeze, drying, lyophilisation, ultra -

freezers.

Work-Experience

Research Scientific 2012 -2014

Destina Genomics LTD - Edinburgh, Uk

Assistant Manager 2011-2012

Duchamp- London- Edinburgh, UK

Tutor in Managing Disable People 2009- 2010

University of Catania- Catania, Italy

Clerk office 2007-2008

University of Catania- Catania, Italy

Education

First Class- Biological Science, 2010

University of Catania- Catania, Italy

Brief overview of course:

Master Degree in Biological Science, with specialization in Physiology and Pathology

Key subjects studied:

Diagnostic, Microbiological and Virological Analysis, Virology, Pathology, Pharmacology,

Genetics, Hygiene, Physiology, Molecular Biology, Zoology

Details of Dissertation/Project:

Molecular diagnostic for HPV in cervical cancer control and prevention: classification of HPV

genotypes in samples of patients positive for the HPV - DNA. LSIL and HSIL differentiation,

E6/E7 mRNA test of single and multiple high risks HPV genotypes (16, 18, 31, 33 and 45) in

the genesis of cervical cancer.

A-Levels: Scientific, 2000

Scientific High School - Liceo Scientifico “Stanislao Cannizzaro” Vittoria, Italy

Key subjects studied:

Mathematics, Physics, Italian, English, Latin, Biology, Chemistry, and Astronomical Geography

Interests

As volunteer in the UNITALSI Voluntary Association, I learned to listen and satisfy

someone else’s needs with patience and kindness facing extreme situations.

Tutor in Managing disable people, working as part time tutor for disable people in the

University of Catania and I learned to listen and satisfy someone else’s needs, to face

extreme situations.

References

Paper publication still in progress

Claudia Cavalluzzo, ( acetmz@r.postjobfree.com) Project Manager_ DestiNA

Genomics LTD

Hugh Ilyine, (acetmz@r.postjobfree.com) CEO_ DestiNA Genomics LTD

Guido Scalia, (acetmz@r.postjobfree.com), Full Professor of Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology

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