Diane Costanzo-Garvey
Omaha
Summary
Skilled Researcher enthusiastic about supporting advancements in cancer research. Passionate about increasing knowledge to drive growth and needed improvements. Ready to apply knowledge and 23years of experience in research.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Researcher
University of Nebraska Medical Center
02.2018 - Current
- Conducted research in work pertaining to the study of the role of the immune system, particularly neutrophils, in prostate cancer proliferation and metastasis
- Designed and directed experiments using multiple wet lab molecular techniques including PCR, western blot, ELISA and IFA, cytokine arrays, RNA and DNA extraction
- Proficient in flow cytometry
- Mouse colony management including genotyping and in vivo experiments using IVIS
- Trained students on laboratory procedures and mouse handling
- Published two first author papers with a third currently writing
- Lab Manager and also involved in designing and conducting experiments.
Researcher
University of Nebraska Medical Center
08.2003 - 01.2018
- Conducted research in work pertaining to the study of the brain's involvement in the development of obesity and metabolic disorders, using in vivo and ex vivo experiments
- Designed and directed experiments using multiple wet lab molecular techniques including PCR, western blot, ELISA and IHC
- Trained students on laboratory procedures and mouse handling
- Published two first author papers on KSR2 and its role in the development of obesity
- Silver U Award winner years 2005, and 2016.
Research Technologist II
University of Nebraska Medical Center
05.2000 - 08.2003
- Conducted experiments that involved the role of homeobox (HOX) genes in the development of the skeleton during embryogenesis
- Performed folate supplementation during murine pregnancy, to rescue the cartilage defects present in HoxB6 knock-out mice
- Presented data from experiment at two different symposiums
- Silver U Award winner year 2003.
Veterinary Assistant
Harvey Oaks Animal Hospital
06.1997 - 05.2000
- Animal caretaker, and assisted doctors and technicians with xrays, blood work, restraint of animals for procedures
- Performed oral dentistry
- Assisted clients with check-in for appointments.
Veterinary Assistant
West Villa Animal Hospital
08.1992 - 05.1997
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Nebraska at Kearney － Kearney
1997
Skills
- ELISA
- Flow Cytometry
- Mouse colony management
- Western Blot
- Laboratory Procedures
- Molecular Biology
- Immunohistochemistry/IFA
- Data Compilation
- Data Analysis
- Effective Multitasking
Accomplishments
- First author on 4 publications
- Silver U winner 2003, 2005 and 2016
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Researcher
University of Nebraska Medical Center
02.2018 - Current
Researcher
University of Nebraska Medical Center
08.2003 - 01.2018
Research Technologist II
University of Nebraska Medical Center
05.2000 - 08.2003
Veterinary Assistant
Harvey Oaks Animal Hospital
06.1997 - 05.2000
Veterinary Assistant
West Villa Animal Hospital
08.1992 - 05.1997
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Nebraska at Kearney － Kearney
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