Andrea D. Raymond, Ph.D.
Scientist/Educator
Coconut Creek,FL
Summary
Experienced Associate Professor with a strong background in Virology, Immunology, and Neuroscience. Skilled in conducting scientific research and educating medical students in foundational sciences. Passionate about bridging the gap between academia and practical application in the medical field. Committed to fostering a dynamic learning environment for future healthcare professionals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Professor
Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, FIU
09.2017 - Current
- Basic research investigating the role of extracellular vesicles (EVs) in Innate Immunity and HIV neuropathogenic mechanism(s); Studying molecular impact of substance abuse(Morphine/Cocaine/Marijuana) on HIV-associated neuropathogenesis.
Assistant Professor
Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, FIU
03.2012 - 09.2017
- Investigative studies examining the role of HIV-1 Nef in HIV-associated neuropathies using in vitro and ex vivo systems of HIV infection; Basic research studying the impact of heroin (morphine) and Nef on HIV-associated neuropathogenesis.
Research Assistant Professor
Florida Atlantic University
08.2011 - 12.2011
- Investigating inhibitory effects of host mRNA processing regulatory factors on Tat-mediated HIV replication using novel in vitro techniques.
Postdoctoral Fellow
Morehouse School of Medicine
02.2008 - 07.2011
- Postdoctoral studies investigating the role of HIV-1 Nef in HIV/AIDS pathogenesis using in vitro and ex vivo systems of infection. Additionally, designing cross-sectional and longitudinal studies that define correlation of Nef concentrations in various body fluids with clinical outcomes of HIV infection.
Postdoctoral Fellow
University of Penn/Wistar Institute
06.2005 - 02.2008
- Postdoctoral studies examining the regulation of monocyte gene expression and viral induced immunopathology in HIV infection.
Graduate Research Assistant
Temple University School of Medicine
08.1999 - 06.2005
- Experimental design and development of doctoral research project to study modulatory effects and associated mechanism(s) of H. saimiri transforming proteins, Tip and StpC on Human Immunodeficiency Virus type 1 infection.
Education
Ph.D. - Microbiology And Immunology
Temple University Katz School of Medicine
Philadelphia, PA06-2005
Master of Science - Biology/Aquatic Immunotoxicology
New York University
New York, NY05-1999
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA06-1991
Skills
- Teaching
- Grant writing
- Experimental Design
- Management
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Networking
Timeline
Associate Professor
Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, FIU
09.2017 - Current
Assistant Professor
Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, FIU
03.2012 - 09.2017
Research Assistant Professor
Florida Atlantic University
08.2011 - 12.2011
Postdoctoral Fellow
Morehouse School of Medicine
02.2008 - 07.2011
Postdoctoral Fellow
University of Penn/Wistar Institute
06.2005 - 02.2008
Graduate Research Assistant
Temple University School of Medicine
08.1999 - 06.2005
Ph.D. - Microbiology And Immunology
Temple University Katz School of Medicine
Master of Science - Biology/Aquatic Immunotoxicology
New York University
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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