ISADORA DAPHNE CALMA

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• Over five years of translational neuroscience research experience at a major academic medical center with

knowledge and experience in viral, HIV, and oncology research.

• Conducted novel research on the role of mitochondrial function in addiction and neurodegeneration.

• Delivered high-impact presentations to clinicians and researchers at conferences, research forums, and medical

grand rounds.

• Extensive experience collaborating and forming relationships with clinicians and scientists both in-person and

via web-based meetings on a local, national, and international levels.

Education

PhD Biomedical Sciences, Neuropsychopharmacology Focus

Rush University, Chicago, IL USA 2015-Dec 2020

MS Biotechnology

Rush University, Chicago, IL USA 2014-2015

BS Biology

Minors in Psychology and Chemistry.

University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL USA 2010-2014

Experience

Graduate Student Researcher 2015-Present

“Progressive Parkinson’s Disease-Like Progression Induced by Methamphetamine Self-Administration by Rats: Mitochondrial Involvement”

-Determined gaps in current knowledge regarding the link between methamphetamine use and Parkinson’s disease development. Focused on the role of mitochondrial function in the development of methamphetamine-induced behavioral sensitization and the progression of Parkinson’s disease in the brain and colons of these rats.

Graduate College PhD and Master’s Student Mentor 2015-Present

-Mentored PhD and Masters students on navigating graduate school. This involved giving advice on didactic courses, their research projects, potential career paths.

Graduate College Student Council (GCSC) Member 2016-2020

-As the treasurer, I managed the student council funds. I was responsible for generating the annual budget, approving event budgets and awarding scholarships and travel awards. I worked with the college financial manager, the university’s financial department and the university’s office of philanthropy to maintain and manage the student council funds.

-As professional development chair, I scheduled speakers for student council sponsored seminars and organized networking events for graduate students.

Rush University Graduate College Curriculum Committee Student Rep. 2018-2019

-Committee was tasked to generate a new curriculum for the Biomedical Sciences Doctorate Program that would reduce didactic courses and increase time for research and experiential learning opportunities like internships. The curriculum that was created by this committee has been approved at all levels and is now the current curriculum.

Awards and Acknowledgements

Diversity Leadership Award 2019-2020

Rush University Student Representative for the Chicago SfN Graduate Student Competition, February 2020

Rush University Sigma Xi Chapter 1st Place Graduate Level Scientific Poster Competition, March 2019

Rush University Sigma Xi Chapter 3rd Place Graduate Level Scientific Poster Competition, March 2017

Rush University Diversity Scholarship 2014-2015

Rush University Academic Scholarship 2014-2015

Conference Presentations

International Study Group Investigating Drugs as Reinforcers, 2017 / Podium presentation.

College of Problem Drug Dependence, 2017 / Podium presentation.

Chicago Society for Neuroscience, 2017 / Poster presentation.

Brain, Behavior, Chemistry: Translational Research, 2018 / Podium presentation.

The Joint Meeting of the International Society for NeuroVirology and the Society for NeuroImmune Pharmacology, 2018 / Poster presentation.

College of Problem Drug Dependence, 2019 / Podium presentation.

SACANAS Annual Meeting, 2019 / Poster presentation.

Hard Skills

Microsoft word, power point and excel / GraphPad Prism / SPSS / Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom / Proficient on both Windows and Mac / Currently learning Python programming language

Soft Skills

Critical thinker / Analytical thinker and problem solver / Adaptable / Great collaborator / Organized / Dependable / Effective Communicator / Motivated / Great interpersonal skills

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