Medical Manager

Arianna Corona, Ph.D.

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EDUCATION

New York Medical College Valhalla, NY

Ph.D., Department of Microbiology and Immunology March 2015

University of San Diego San Diego, CA

Bachelor of Arts, Biology May 2009

Minor in Business Administration

PUBLICATIONS

* Iyer, R., Caimano, M. J., Luthra, A., Axline, D., Corona, A., Iacobas, D. A., Radolf, J. D. and Schwartz, I. (2015), Stage-specific global alterations in the transcriptomes of Lyme disease spirochetes during tick feeding and following mammalian host adaptation. Molecular Microbiology. doi: 10.1111/mmi.12882

* Corona, A. and Schwartz, I. Borrelia burgdorferi: Carbon Metabolism and the Tick-Mammal Enzootic Cycle. Conway, T. and Cohen, P. (ed), Metabolism and Bacterial Pathogenesis. ASM Press, In Press.

ABSTRACTS

* Corona, A., Iyer, R., Liveris, D., and Schwartz, I. (2013), Inability to utilize certain carbohydrates results in loss of fitness for Borrelia burgdorferi during the enzootic cycle. The 113th American Society for Microbiology General Meeting.

* Corona, A., Iyer, R., Pappas, C., Liveris, D., and Schwartz, I. (2013), Inability to utilize certain carbohydrates results in loss of fitness for Borrelia burgdorferi during the enzootic cycle. The 13th International Conference on Lyme Borreliosis and other Tick Borne Diseases. Frontiers Media SA. doi: 10.3389/978-2-88919-408-7

AWARDS/HONORS

* Student Travel Grant Awardee, American Society for Microbiology General Meeting 2013, Denver, CO

* Student Travel Grant Awardee, International Conference on Lyme Borreliosis and other Tick Borne Diseases 2013, Boston, MA

* Carl Storm Underrepresented Minority (CSURM) Fellowship, GRC-Biology of Spirochetes 2014, Ventura, CA

INVITED SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS

* “Inability to utilize certain carbohydrates results in loss of fitness for Borrelia burgdorferi during the enzootic cycle.“ International Conference on Lyme Borreliosis and other Tick Borne Diseases 2013, Boston, MA

* “Investigating the role of carbohydrate metabolism of Borrelia burgdorferi during the enzootic cycle.“ New York Medial College STAR Program Seminar Series, 2014. Valhalla, NY

POSTER PRESENTATIONS

* “Inability to utilize certain carbohydrates results in loss of fitness for Borrelia burgdorferi during the enzootic cycle.” American Society for Microbiology General Meeting 2013, Denver, CO

* “Inability to utilize certain carbohydrates results in loss of fitness for Borrelia burgdorferi during the enzootic cycle.” GRC Biology of Spirochetes Seminar & Conference 2014, Ventura, CA

EXPERIENCE

New York Medical College

Student Research Associate, Department of Microbiology and Immunology August 2010-present Valhalla, NY

* Master research skills: basic bacterial cell culture (BSL II organisms), in vitro cloning, molecular techniques,

in vivo murine models, dark-field microscopy, confocal and fluorescent microscopy, tick dissections

* Assist with 2nd year medical student General Microbiology laboratory course

* Participate and present in multiple student and professional research forums (oral and poster presentations)

Pace University (Pleasantville Campus, Dyson School of Arts & Sciences) January 2014-present

Adjunct Professor, Department of Biology Pleasantville, NY

* General Biology 101 Laboratory Course: General biological principles including: cell structure and function,

mitosis, meiosis, molecular processes in cells, and basic aspects of genetics

* General Biology 102 Laboratory Course: Comprehensive survey of evolutionary biology, ecology, and population biology

Aemtek April 2010-July 2010

Lab Technician San Jose, CA

* Organized sample pick up, input of sample data, Completed standardized tests for samples

(ex. petrifilm, PCR set-up, etc.)

* Responsible for lab maintenance (cleaning, washing of glassware, etc.)

Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity Spring 2007

Scholarship Chairman – Eta Iota Chapter (USD) San Diego, CA

* Monitored members on academic probation and tutored them as needed

* Provided National Kappa Alpha Theta headquarters with two updates on chapter status

* Reported to advisors on academic progress of chapter and standing within the USD Greek Community

RELATED EXPERIENCE

* Yorktown High School, Science Research Program Volunteer

* Westchester Science & Engineering Fair (WESEF) and Tri-County Science & Technology Fair, Volunteer Judge

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

* Adept knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

* Capable of providing input and direction to a group-oriented project

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