Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Leadership Positions
Research Presentations
Publications
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KATHARINE GROVES

Burlington,Vermont

Summary

I am a passionate public health student with experience in innovative leadership, collaboration, clinical settings, and research. I am eager to contribute to advancing biodefense and public health initiatives, positively impacting population health with dedicated and forward-thinking approaches.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

Community Health Centers of Burlington
12.2022 - 12.2023
  • Paid position for 25 hours a week
  • Provided hands-on clinical support in a Federally Qualified Health Center, assisting healthcare professionals in patient examinations, treatments, and medical procedures
  • Demonstrated effective communication and teamwork skills in a dynamic healthcare environment, ensuring efficient patient care
  • Maintained a high level of professionalism while handling sensitive medical information and contributing to the overall effectiveness of the healthcare team
  • Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications
  • Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols by following proper sterilization techniques for medical equipment

Research Assistant to Melissa Scheiber, PhD, Depar

University of Vermont
01.2021 - 04.2022
  • Assisted with cell culture, drug assays, and xenotransplantation in zebrafish embryos to examine the impact of synthetic hormones on breast cancer development and progression
  • Managed laboratory equipment and resources, ensuring proper maintenance and optimal functionality
  • Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge

Care Coordinator

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Greeted, registered, oriented, and accompanied patients to their outpatient cancer treatment appointments
  • Assisted patients with registration form completion and acquisition of all outside medical records
  • Prepared New Patient Packets for physician visits
  • Served as liaison between the pharmacy, chemotherapy suites, and patients regarding wait times for chemotherapy infusions
  • Improved communication among healthcare providers, streamlining the coordination of services for patients

Human Oncology and Pathogenesis Program Participant

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Completed chart review and genomic analysis to assess the role of Body Mass Index in colorectal cancer presentation and outcomes (Mentor: Julio Garcia-Aguilar, MD, PhD)
  • Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations
  • Contributed data to a publication in Nature Medicine
  • Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing data analysis findings, informing key decision-makers of important trends and patterns

Mayo Clinic Student Intern

Mayo Clinic
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Developed 3D printed model of renal fusion for use in surgical planning and vascular anatomy education (Mentor: Jane Matsumoto, MD)
  • Completed segmentation of normal and variant renal anatomy on cross-sectional imaging
  • Designed support structure for 3D model and completed post-imaging processing

Education

Bachelor of Science - Public Health Sciences With A Minor in Biosecurity

University of Vermont
Burlington, Vermont
05.2024

High School -

Riverdale Country School
Bronx, New York
06.2020

Skills

  • Surgical 3D printing software
  • Adult and pediatric first-aid and CPR certified
  • Medical Procedure Assistance
  • Phlebotomy
  • Mixing and administering vaccines
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Medical Terminology
  • Specimens Collection and Processing
  • Electronic Health Records

Leadership Positions

College of Nursing and Health Sciences (CNHS) Dean's Advisory Board inaugural member and senior class representative, 2023-Present 

  • Collaborated with faculty and fellow board members to provide valuable input on the college's strategic planning and decision-making processes
  • Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities by analyzing and addressing challenges the academic community faces
  • Actively contributed to discussions aimed at improving the overall academic experience for students

New Member Director of the Lambda Chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta, 01/2023 -12/2023 

  • Led the onboarding process for new members, fostering a positive and inclusive environment within the sorority
  • Developed and implemented programs to support the transition of new members into the organization
  • Exhibited strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills while managing various aspects of sorority activities

Research Presentations

  • "An Introduction to 3D Modeling and Printing." Groves K, Rydberg D, Morris Y, Curry J, Williamson K, Morris J, Matsumoto J. Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Summer Student Symposium, August 1, 2018
  • Renal Fusion: Educational Model, Anatomic Modeling Lab Summer Student Presentation to Mayo Clinic Faculty, August 10, 2018
  • "BMI in Rectal Cancer: Associations with Sex, Age, Distance Class, and Genomic Factors." Groves K, SanchezVega F, Chatila W, Garcia-Aguilar J. Annual Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Summer Student Symposium, Aug 22, 2019

Publications

"Genomic characterization of rectal cancer and molecular determinants of response to neoadjuvant therapy" 

Walid Chatila Michael Marco Xuan Qu Henry Walch Anisha Luthra Chin-Tung Chen Ritika Kundra Nikolaus Schultz Rona Yaeger Jesse Smith Francisco Sanchez Vega Katharine I. Groves Julio Garcia-Aguilar, Nature Medicine, August 15th, 2022, https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-022-01930-z

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Community Health Centers of Burlington
12.2022 - 12.2023

Care Coordinator

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
06.2021 - 08.2021

Research Assistant to Melissa Scheiber, PhD, Depar

University of Vermont
01.2021 - 04.2022

Human Oncology and Pathogenesis Program Participant

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
06.2019 - 08.2019

Mayo Clinic Student Intern

Mayo Clinic
06.2018 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Public Health Sciences With A Minor in Biosecurity

University of Vermont

High School -

Riverdale Country School
KATHARINE GROVES