DANIEL CASILLAS
Denver, CO *****
719-***-**** - ****************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Research professional prepared to contribute valuable expertise in data collection and analysis. Proven track record of supporting diverse research projects and consistently delivering high- quality results. Collaborative team player with strong focus on adaptability and problem- solving.
SKILLS
Python, SAS, STATA, R
Biostatistics and Epidemiology
Data Management and Analysis
Clinical Research Coordination
WORK HISTORY
07/2023 to Current Professional Research Assistant University Of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Aurora, CO Coordinated logistics for multi-site studies, ensuring timely delivery of essential materials and adherence to standardized protocols across all locations. Coordinated logistics for multi-site clinical trials on diabetic kidney disease, ensuring regulatory compliance and timely sample processing. Maintained safety and biospecimen integrity in accordance with IRB and study protocols. Presented data insights to principal investigators and industry sponsors. 08/2022 to 06/2023 Science Teacher
Pueblo City Schools District 60 Pueblo, CO
Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support. Incorporated project-based learning into the curriculum, challenging students to apply scientific principles in real-world situations while developing teamwork skills. Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance; consistently enforced policies while maintaining fairness and respect toward all students. Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking. 06/2021 to 06/2022 Student Advisor
Colorado Commission on Higher Education Denver, CO Promoted a positive campus culture by serving as an accessible and approachable resource for students navigating their educational journey. Enhanced student retention by providing personalized academic guidance and support. Maintained detailed records of individual student interactions and outcomes, utilizing data-driven insights to inform future advising approaches. EDUCATION
Expected in 12/2025 Master of Public Health: Applied Biostatistics University of Colorado Anschutz - Aurora, CO
Transforming Health Systems and Policy Scholarship Recipient-$5,000 per academic year Biostatistics and Informatics Department-Student Representative 05/2022 Bachelor of Science: Public Health
University of Colorado Denver - Denver
Elected Student Body President for CU Denver Student Government Association, 2020-21 Appointed Chair of Student Fee Review Committee, 2019-20 Colorado School of Public Health-Colorado Summer Institute in Biostatistics Participant, 2020
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Racial and Ethnic Differences in Metabolism and Neonatal Growth in Women with Gestational Diabetes
Undergraduate Research Project Colorado School of Public Health Funded by EUReCA Program and NIH/NIDDK R01 DK101659 Date: 2019-2020
Assessing the Role of Copeptin in Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes: Links to HbA1c, Blood Pressure, Insulin Sensitivity, Free Fatty Acids, eGFR, and mGFR Master of Public Health Capstone University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
(Expected December 2025)
Preceptor: Dr. Petter Bjornstad, University of Washington School of Medicine Co-Author, ASN Kidney Week 2024 Abstract
Effects of Dapagliflozin on Sodium Excretion and Blood Pressure in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and CKD during Standardized Sodium Intake Presented at the American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week, San Diego, CA, October 26, 2024
Abstract ID: SA-PO351
Co-Author, ASN Kidney Week 2025 Abstract
Effects of Zibotentan and Dapagliflozin Combination Therapy on Albuminuria and Fluid Parameters in Chronic Kidney Disease: Results from the ZODIAC Trial Presented at: American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Kidney Week 2025, San Diego, CA
Co-Author, Peer-Reviewed Publication
"Insulin Secretion, Sensitivity, and Kidney Function in Young Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes"
Published in Diabetes Care, March 2024, Volume 47, Issue 3, Pages 409 417 PMID: 38153805
Co-Author, Peer-Reviewed Publication (In Press)
"Effects of Dapagliflozin on Sodium Excretion, Blood Pressure, and Volume Status in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and/or Chronic Kidney Disease: The DAPASALT Trial" Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism (Accepted for publication, Article ID: DOM16478)