Isabel Alvarado-Cruz
Tucson,AZ
Summary
With 15 years of experience as an Environmental Toxicologist, I am committed to advancing my career as a regulatory toxicologist. I am eager to contribute to enhancing the health and wellness of the population. My goal is to apply my scientific knowledge to establish safe exposure levels to chemicals and prevent potential adverse health outcomes. As an experienced toxicologist, I am qualified to interpret scientific reports and databases for human risk assessment. My publication record reflects my expertise in evaluating the adverse effects of toxicants.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
09.2019 - Current
- Design and carry out toxicological/pharmacological evaluation of drugs (chemotherapeutics, oxidant chemicals, and immunotherapeutic) in vitro and in vivo with special emphasis on the carcinogenic mechanisms, specifically genotoxicity (DNA damage and genomic instability)
- Assess genetic characteristics and the mechanisms associated to determine cancer susceptibility and treatment in the population
- Analyze data using statistical methods and software.
- Prepare data reports for meetings and scientific publications using office software (Excel, PowerPoint, and word).
- Review and retrieve data and literature from reports and online scientific publications for the publication of one first-authored paper
- Review current literature about carcinogenesis and exposure to toxicants
- Communicate effectively in regular lab meetings, data discussions, and presentations in conferences
- Produce high-quality scientific papers that contribute knowledge to the genotoxicity field, as an early stage of the carcinogenesis process.
- Evaluate scientific papers for publication acting as a toxicologist expert
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Yale University
New Haven, CT
07.2018 - 09.2019
- -Design and carry out toxicological evaluation of drugs (chemotherapeutics, oxidant chemicals, and immunotherapeutic) in vitro and in vivo with special emphasis on the carcinogenic mechanisms
- toxicological/pharmacological profile evaluation of chemotherapeutic and oxidant drugs, specifically genotoxicity (DNA damage and genomic instability)
- Prepare reports and scientific papers for publication
- literature review including review of the FDA drug approval process such as clinical trials
- statistical analysis and data interpretation
- Communicate effectively in meetings, data discussions, and presentations in conferences
Graduate Student Researcher
Cinvestav-IPN
Mexico City
08.2011 - 03.2017
- Conduct epidemiological study in children from an urban area exposed to air pollutants
- Determine exposure assessment through the analysis of exposure and effect biomarkers
- Statistical analysis
- Engagement with the community and provide guidance to reduce exposure
- writing and publishing scientific papers
Education
Ph.D. - Toxicology
Cinvestav-IPN
Mexico City02-2018
Master of Science - Toxicology
Cinvestav-IPN Mexico
Mexico City08-2011
Bachelor of Science - Medicinal And Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Autonomous University of State of Mexico
Mexico03-2007
Skills
- Toxicological analysis and research
- Risk assessment
- Epidemiological studies focused on exposure assessment
- Genotoxicity and genomic instability studies
- Scientific writing and review
- Statistical analysis applied to toxicants-exposed populations
- Wet lab skills
- Data interpretation
- Proficiency in using software for data analysis
Accomplishments
- 2015. Student Travel Award, Society of Toxicology, San Diego, CA
- 2022. Outstanding executive committee member as postdoctoral representative of the Hispanic section as part of the Society of Toxicology San Diego, CA, US
- 2023. Sidney Hopkins, Mayola B. Vail, and Patricia Ann Hanson Postdoctoral Fellowship from the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Arizona
09.2019 - Current
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Yale University
07.2018 - 09.2019
Graduate Student Researcher
Cinvestav-IPN
08.2011 - 03.2017
Ph.D. - Toxicology
Cinvestav-IPN
Master of Science - Toxicology
Cinvestav-IPN Mexico
Bachelor of Science - Medicinal And Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Autonomous University of State of Mexico
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