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Veronica Abrigo
Education
[ 2011 ] University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, Texas
M.S. Biology
Thesis option: The Study of the Parasitic Fauna in Sciaenops ocellatus, Lower Laguna Madre, Texas
[ 2002]
B.S. Biology
Thesis option: The Study of the Parasitic Fauna in Sciaenops ocellatus, Lower Laguna Madre, Texas Major Biology
Minor Chemistry
Awards received
UT-Pan American University Faculty Research Council Grant 2003
Biology Graduate Award 2004
Work experience
2015-2021 USDA-ARS
Regional Research Biologist
Conduct and construct bioassays
Maintain laboratory function
Field and laboratory assays
Field tracking and field research
Brainstorm with colleagues
Research experimental design
Scientific writing
[ 2003- 2013 ] USDA- KSARC Weslaco, Texas
Biological Research Technician
Collected samples, greenhouse maintenance, bioassays, biochemical analyses, plant tissue analyses, field sampling and plant phenology, insect rearing, insect taxonomic classification, entomological macro-dissection, plant macro-dissection, plant moisture by pressure bomb analyses, scientific literature review, laboratory maintenance and control, plant pathology, media preparation, and field scouting.
Experimental design, data and statistical analyses, scientific writing, materials and methods, written and oral presentations.
Scientific analyses, GC, HPLC, mass spec., various other scientific instrumentation.
Preparation of stock and media solutions for various biochemical analyses.
Provided training and oversight for cooperative experimental field and laboratory studies.
Featured in published November/December 2008 issue of Agricultural Research magazine, "What Boll Weevils Really Eat, Especially in Subtropical Climes".
[ 1992- 2001 ] Medico Health Mart San Juan, Texas
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Assisted pharmacist in data entry, patient records, filling prescriptions, preparation of extemporaneous compounding, inventory and pharmacy/OTC management, nursing home medication dissemination and liaison.
Performance Related Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities [Scientific]
Total Available Carbohydrate (TAC)
Soluble Proteins (SP)
Plant Moisture measurement
Field experiments and insect identification.
Laboratory studies, bioassays
Field work and data acquisition, phenology, insect identification, plant density and heights.
Laboratory microscopy work; stereoscoptic, microscoptic, and electron microscopy
Insect and plant tissue dissections.
Insect rearing, Insectory maintenance
Greenhouse studies, maintenance, planning
Biochemical analyses (GC, HPLC, mass spec, etc)
Chemical reagents, stock solutions, developing concentrations
Chemical inventory and maintenance
Statistical analyses (SPSS)
Scientific writing and literature review
Tick hunting, capture, and implement bioassays
Field tracking and bioassays
Developmental Work Experiences (On-the-job assignments, Self development)
Biochemical and analytical assays and analyses
Brainstorming ideas with Supervisor
Independently initiate action or resolve technical issues
Sample and compounded extraction or processing.
Insect rearing, colony maintenance.
Biochemical analyses processing and functioning: FAA, TAC, & SP research.
Field research
Field trapping and tracking
Field bioassays
Experimental design
Research and experimentation
Formal Training (Courses, Seminars)
Graduate program completion: Plant Physiology, Plant Microbe Interactions, Plant Biochemistry, Plant Pathology, Parasitology, Entomology, Aquatic Entomology, Biometry, Remote Sensing, Bioethics, or safety training.
Horticultural seminars
Valley Farmer Seminars: Cotton and Sugarcane Associations
Undergraduate work is mostly histological
Graduate work is mostly organismic
Philosophical course work includes scientific ethics, bioethics, logic and symbolic logic.
Medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, histology, and anthropology.
Various coursework listed in this resume.
College transcripts available upon request
Volunteer experience
Meals-On-Wheels 1991-1993 Austin, Texas
Austin Regional Humane Society 1991-1993 Austin, Texas
Campesinos Farm Workers Association 2000-2008 San Juan, Texas
Weslaco ISD Region Science Fair Judge 2003-2010 Weslaco, Texas
Career Day Participant Daniel Ramirez Elementary 2008-2010 Pharr, Texas
Board Member of Mt. Calvary Christian Church 2007-2010 Harlingen, Texas
Church Deacon of Mt. Calvary Christian Church 2006-2010 Harlingen, Texas
Valley Aids Council Children’s Toy Drive 2006-2014 Harlingen, Texas
Summary of qualifications
University of Texas RGV Edinburg, Texas
Undergraduate Scientific Research Related Courses
Microbiology
Medical Bacteriology
Organic Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Biochemistry
Animal Parasitology
Environmental Toxicology
Histology
Cell Biology
Molecular Biology
Graduate Scientific Research Related Courses
Entomology
Aquatic Entomology
Plant Physiology
Plant Pathology
Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Plant Microbe Interactions
Remote Sensing
Electron Microscopy
Molecular Cell Biology
Molecular Genetics
Bioethics for Scientific Research
Biometry: Statistical Analysis
Marine Plant Science
Scientism
Cell Biology and Physiology
Biological Research Problems
Masters Thesis Research- The Study of the Parasitic Fauna in Sciaenops ocellatus, Lower Laguna Madre, Texas
Survey of parasitological fauna in fish species S. ocellatus, Lower Laguna Madre
Parasitological taxonomic identification
Specimen preparation, mounts and preservation
Specimen macro-dissection
Histological tissue dissection and preservation
Literature review
Grant proposal
Thesis
Seminar and defense
Graduate thesis defense
Professional memberships
Texas Academy of Science 2004
American Society of Parasitologists 2004
Rio Grande Valley Horticultural Society 2006
Accreditations and licenses
1995 – 2002 Certified Pharmacy Technician, Texas Pharmacy Board
2002 BS Biology, University of Texas- Pan American; Biologist
2006 Pesticide Applicators License, Texas Department of Agriculture
Publications
Osbrink, W.L.A, A.T. Showler, V. Abrigo, and A. A. Perez de Leon. 2020. Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Ixodida: Ixodidae) larvae collected from vegetation in the coastal wildlife corridor of Southern Texas and research solutions for integrated eradication. Journal of Medical Entomology,tjaa002, https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjaa002.
Showler, A.T., W.L.A. Osbrink, V. Abrigo, and P.L. Phillips. 2019. Relationships of salinity, relative humidity, mud flat fiddler crabs, ants, and sea ox-eye daisy with ixodid distribution and egg survival on the South Texas coastal plains. Environmental Entomology 48: 733-746.
Showler, A.T, W.L.A. Osbrink, E. Munoz, RM. Caesar, and V. Abrigo. 2019. Lethal effects of silica gel-based cimeXa and kaolin-based surround dusts against ixodid (Acari: Ixodidae) eggs, larvae, and nymphs. Jouornal of Medical Entomology 56: 215-221.
Showler, A.T. and V. Abrigo. 2007. Common subtropical and tropical nonpollen food sources of the boll weevil (Coleoptera:Curculionidae). Environmental Entomology 36:99-104.
Showler, A., Abrigo, V. 2007. Longevity of Adult Boll Weevils Fed Selected NonPollen Food Sources. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, Memphis, TN. pp. 352-355.
Showler, A. T., W.L.A. Osbrink, V. Abrigo, and P. L. Phillips. 2018. Ixodid tick interactions with salinity, selected vegetation, and predators on the South Texas coastal plains. Oecologia (submitted).
Showler, A. T., W.L.A. Osbrink, E, Munoz, R. M. Caesar, and V. Abrigo. 2018. Lethal effects of silica gel-based CimeXa and kaolin-based Surround dusts against ixodid (Acari: Ixodidae) eggs, larvae, and nymphs. Journal of Medical Entomology doi: 10.1093/jme/tjy152.
Showler, A. T., S. C. Cook, and V. Abrigo. 2013. Transgenic Bt corn varietal resistance against the Mexican rice borer, Eoreuma loftini (Dyar) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) and implications to sugarcane. Crop Protection 48: 57-62.
Showler, A.T., S.C. Cook, and V.Abrigo. 2012. Transgenic Bt corn varietal resistance against the Mexican rice borer, Eoreuma loftini (Dyar) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) and implications to sugarcane. Crop Protection 48: 57-62.
Showler, A.T. and V. Abrigo. 2007. Common subtropical and tropical nonpollen food sources of the boll weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Environmental Entomology 36: 99-104.
Showler, A.T. and V. Abrigo. 2007. Common subtropical and tropical nonpollen food sources of the boll weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Environmental Entomology 36: 99-104.
Showler, A.T. and V. Abrigo. 2007. Common subtropical and tropical nonpollen food sources of the boll weevil (Coleoptera:Curculionidae). Environmental Entomology 36:99-104.
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