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Resume:
Kathryn R Gardner
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EDUCATION
Master of Science (Molecular Biology and Genetics), Temple University School of Medicine (Philadelphia, PA) expected graduation January 2012
Coursework included:
Biostatistics
Cancer Biology
Developmental Biology
Molecular Biology
Scientific Integrity
Signal Transduction
Syn. And Deg. Of Macromolecules
Graduate research thesis entitled Examining the Genetic, Epigenetic, and Behavioral Traits Associated with African American Childhood Obesity
Bachelor of Science (Biology), Lycoming College (Williamsport, PA) 2009
Coursework included:
Behavior Modification
Computer Science
Developmental Psychology
Educational Psychology
General Biology
General Chemistry
Genetics
Intermediate Spanish
Medical Genetics
Microbiology
Organic Chemistry
Physiology
Statistics
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
2010 Parallel Progression in Primary Tumors and Metastasis, Temple University School of Medicine (Philadelphia, PA).
2010 Cancer Stem Cells: An Invitation to a Second Round, Temple University School of Medicine (Philadelphia, PA).
2010 Voorhees Middle School: 8th grade lessons describing genetic counseling, different roles genetic counselors can play, and common genetic disorders (Voorhees, NJ).
2009 Transposons in a Large Eukaryotic Genome, Temple University School of Medicine (Philadelphia, PA).
CONFERENCES ATTENDED
2011 Infant Adoption Training Initiative (Philadelphia, PA).
2010 Epigenetics and the Institute for Regenerative Medicine Symposium (University of Pennsylvania, PA).
2010 2nd Annual Prenatal Diagnosis Conference (Philadelphia, PA).
SEMINARS AND WEBINARS ATTENDED
2011 The miRNA revolution: An introduction to miRNA biogenesis, function, and analysis
2011 Data Analysis for Next Generation Sequencing: Challenges and Solutions
2010 Fabry Disease Webinar series
2010 Diversity RX “Another Double Helix” : Language and Cultural Challenges in Genetic Counseling Encounters webinar
2010 National Society of Genetic Counselors 2009 online courses
2010 National Society of Genetic Counselors 2010 online courses
2010 Genewiz DNA Sequencing webinar series
2010 SAbiosciences: PCR Array data analysis webinar
WORK EXPERIENCE
Caring Hospice Volunteer: Caring Hospice Services (Southern New Jersey) 2010-2011
o Trained and certified as a caring hospice volunteer.
o Served as a companion for patients.
o Provided a resource for the family, as well as supporting them in difficult times.
Observership of Prenatal Genetic Counselor: Temple University Perinatal-Fetal Center (Philadelphia, PA) 2010-2011
o Shadowed prenatal genetic counselor Janet Berman.
o Viewed genetic counseling session involving interpreters.
o Learned about different genetic disorders and how they were inherited.
Clinic Advocate Volunteer: Planned Parenthood (Southern Pennsylvania) 2010-2011
o Interacted with patients describing the politics that could effect the services Planned Parenthood provides.
o Recruited petition signatures in support of legislation, which favored Planned Parenthood services.
o Encouraged patients to become registered to vote.
Technician: VCA Lewis Animal Hospital (Columbia, MD) 2003-2009
o Trained new employees and cared for boarding animals.
o Interacted with clients addressing concerns and questions about their animals care.
o Received employee of the month reward two times.
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Scientific skills: Sample collection and processing, nucleic acid extraction and purification, qRT-PCR, restriction enzyme digest, DNA sequencing, assay design, problem solving, manuscript development, budgeting, and data analysis. Effective communicator with experience writing reports and oral presentations.
Computational skills: Proficient in Windows and MAC operating systems, expertise with SPSS and JMP8 statistical software, experience designing computer programs with Dev-C++.
Interests: Active participant in charity bicycle rides, SCUBA diving, fly-fishing, photography, and travel.
REFERENCES
Dr. Carmen Sapienza
Fels Institute for Cancer Research
Temple University
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Dr. Jennifer Fisher
Public Health
Temple University
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Stephanie Brown
VCA Lewis Animal Hospital
Former Supervisor
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