Alicia K. Huber
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EDUCATION
West Virginia University
Master of Health Science – Pathologists’ Assistant Program
January 2011 – December 2012 (expected graduation date)
University of Wisconsin – La Crosse
Bachelor of Science – Clinical Laboratory Science
January 2003 – May 2006
University of Wisconsin – Madison
Bachelor of Science – Psychology and Sociology
September 1994 – May 1998
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Pathologists’ Assistant Intern
-Gross dissection and description of surgical specimens
-Preparation of intra-operative frozen tissue sections
-Perform/assist external exams, eviscerations and organ dissections of medical examiner and hospital autopsy cases
-Thomas Memorial Hospital – South Charleston, WV
Surgical Pathology Rotation, October - December 2012
-University of Pittsburgh Medical Center: Presbyterian Hospital – Pittsburgh, PA Autopsy Rotation, September - October 2012
-University of Pittsburgh Medical Center: Children’s Hospital – Pittsburgh, PA
Surgical Pathology Rotation, September 2012
-Allegheny General Hospital – Pittsburgh, PA
Surgical Pathology Rotation, August 2012
-West Virginia University Hospital/Ruby Memorial Hospital – Morgantown, WV
Surgical Pathology Rotation, July 2012
-West Virginia University Hospital/Ruby Memorial Hospital – Morgantown, WV
Autopsy Rotation, June – July 2012
-University of Pittsburgh Medical Center: Health Sciences Tissue Bank – Pittsburgh, PA May 2012
-University of Pittsburgh Medical Center: Magee Women’s Hospital – Pittsburgh, PA Surgical Pathology Rotation, April – May 2012
-University of Pittsburgh Medical Center: Shadyside Hospital – Pittsburgh, PA
Surgical Pathology Rotation, February – March 2012
-University of Pittsburgh Medical Center: Presbyterian Hospital – Pittsburgh, PA Surgical Pathology Rotation, January – February 2012
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Massachusetts General Hospital – Boston, MA
Medical Technologist II – Hematology Laboratory
March 2009 – December 2010
-Perform stat, routine and manual testing on whole blood, plasma, urine and body fluids
-Interpret and analyze white and red blood cell morphology on CBC differentials -Effectively communicate test results to appropriate hospital staff Document analyzer maintenance and quality control
University of Colorado Hospital – Denver, CO
Medical Technologist – Virology/Molecular Laboratory
May 2006 – September 2008
-Extract viral DNA and RNA using the Qiagen method and automated extractors
-Amplify viral DNA and RNA using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), reverse transcriptase PCR and real time PCR
-Quantification/qualification of amplified DNA/RNA using agarose gel electrophoresis, enzyme immunoassay and Light Cycler Technology
-Isolate viruses from various tissue cell lines
-Organize and participate in various research projects
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Dane County Humane Society – Madison, WI
March 1999 – May 1999
Gundersen Lutheran Hospital Pharmacy – La Crosse, WI
October 2003 – May 2004
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank – Pittsburgh, PA
April 2012 – present
PRESENTATIONS
Huber, A., “Myocardial Infarction”, West Virginia University, Pathology Review
February 24, 2012
Huber, A., “Leydig Cell Tumor: A Case Study”, Poster at Regional Pathologists’ Assistants Conference
April 13-14 2012
Huber, A., "Chromosomal Abnormalities", West Virginia University, Pathology Review
July 27, 2012
CERTIFICATIONS
American Society of Clinical Pathology
Pathologists’ Assistant – Eligible December 2012
Medical Technology – May 2006
National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel
May 2006