KATHERINE M. GONZALEZ
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Results-driven research professional prepared for the challenges of overseeing clinical studies. Proven track record of managing complex projects and ensuring compliance with research protocols. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to evolving project needs, while excelling in data management and regulatory adherence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Assistant
Dr.'s Jennifer L. Bizon and Barry Setlow
08.2022 - Current
- Department of Neuroscience, University of Florida
Laboratory Technician
Dr.'s Jennifer L. Bizon and Barry Setlow
07.2019 - 08.2022
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Florida
Mental Health Technician
UF Health Shands Hospital
07.2019 - 12.2020
- Medical/Surgical Psychiatric Ward (Unit 52)
Research Volunteer
Dr. Roy Curtiss III's
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Department of Infectious Diseases and Pathology, University of Florida
Education
Master of Science - Medical Sciences
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL12.2024
Master of Science - Microbiology and Cell Science
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05-2020
Skills
- Data acquisition: 25 experiments managed, including behavioral testing, drug administration, surgical intervention, tissue/sample collection, and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Data analysis and entry: Proficient in Graphic State Software, Circa, SPSS, MATLAB, Microsoft Office, REDCap, and Epic
- Schedule coordination: Weekly for 30 undergraduates and six technicians across nine main projects and numerous shared facilities
- Administrative assistance: Submitting UF GO expense reports, creating UF goIACUC protocols, writing NIH grant proposals, processing undergraduate volunteers, interviewing potential staff and students, completing animal contact processing, requesting restricted building access, and leading new hire training
- Laboratory supply management: Purchasing from UF Marketplace and 3rd-Party Vendors for PPE, chemicals, biological assays, viral vectors, and experimental equipment
- Laboratory safety and inspections: EH&S, IACUC, ACS, AAALAC, EPA, and Fire Marshals
- Direct patient care: Vital sign monitoring, electronic charting (EMR/EHR), assisting with daily activities of living, specimen collection, wound care, blood glucose testing, oxygen therapy, ambulation, care plan implementation, intakes, medical translations (English to Spanish and Italian), and HIPAA
Accomplishments
Manuscripts in Preparation
- Gonzalez KM, Thomson T, Halcomb M, Cottler LB, Knackstedt L, Setlow B. (in prep) Effects of polysubstance use on cocaine use and relapse in Sprague Dawley rats.
- Gonzalez KM, Faraji M, Haymov A, Kelley VS, Setlow B, Bizon JL. (in prep) Sex differences in the effects of age on prefrontal cortex-mediated cognition in Fischer 344 x Brown Norway F1 hybrid rats.
- Hernandez CM, McQuail JA, Orsini CA, Faraji M, Gonzalez KM, Setlow B, Bizon JL. (in prep) A synaptic model of age-related changes in co-expression of basolateral amygdala genes that associate with neuroeconomic outcomes.
Leadership Roles
- Conference Organizer: UF Center for Addiction Research and Education (2024)
- Ceremony Organizer: Inaugural College of Medicine Ph.D. Lab Coat Ceremony (2024)
- Early Career Policy Ambassador: Society for Neuroscience (2024)
- Medical Research Advocate: Washington D.C. Rally for Medical Research (2024)
- Neuroscience and Mental Health Policy Lecturer: WHO & UNICEF EQUIP Training (2024)
- Graduate Senator: UF Student Government (2024)
- IMAGE Graduate Mentor: UF Graduate School (2024)
- Journal Reviewer: UF Journal of Undergraduate Research (2023-2024)
Awards
Travel Awards
- Graduate Student Council: University of Florida (2024)
- Diversity Scholars: National Institute on Drug Abuse (2023)
- Alzheimer's Association: Southeastern Neurodegenerative Disease Conference (2023)
Presentation Awards
- First Place: Institute of Learning in Retirement/UF Aging Science Award (2023)
- Third Place: McKnight Brain Research Foundation Reception (2023)
- Best Poster: International Behavioral Neuroscience Society (2022)
Certification
- Certified Nursing Aid (CNA): Florida Department of Health (3/2019 – 5/2024)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR: The American Heart Association (3/2019 – 5/2024)
- Responsible Conduct of Research: UF College of Medicine (2023)
- Fundamentals of Deep Learning: NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute (2022)
- Signature Science Communication Program: Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science (2022)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Professional Working
Timeline
Graduate Assistant
Dr.'s Jennifer L. Bizon and Barry Setlow
08.2022 - Current
Laboratory Technician
Dr.'s Jennifer L. Bizon and Barry Setlow
07.2019 - 08.2022
Mental Health Technician
UF Health Shands Hospital
07.2019 - 12.2020
Research Volunteer
Dr. Roy Curtiss III's
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Certified Nursing Aid (CNA): Florida Department of Health (3/2019 – 5/2024)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR: The American Heart Association (3/2019 – 5/2024)
- Responsible Conduct of Research: UF College of Medicine (2023)
- Fundamentals of Deep Learning: NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute (2022)
- Signature Science Communication Program: Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science (2022)
Master of Science - Medical Sciences
University of Florida
Master of Science - Microbiology and Cell Science
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Florida
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Florida
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