Maria del Pilar Amaya

Developed critical patient care and diagnostic skills within clinical environment, seeking to transition into new field. Demonstrated ability to manage complex cases and communicate effectively with diverse patient populations. Bringing strong analytical mindset and problem-solving capabilities to drive positive outcomes in new professional setting.

• Neuropathology of Huntington's Disease, Vonsattel, J.P. M.D., Keller, C.E. M.D., Amaya, MDP. M.D., 2008, Handbook of Clinical Neurology, 89, 10.1016/S0072-9752(07)01256-0
• Twenty-first century brain banking: Practical prerequisites and lessons from the past: The experience of New York Brain Bank, Taub Institute, Columbia University, Vonsattel, J.P., Amaya, MDP., Cortes, E.P., Mancevska, K., 2008, Cell and tissue banking, 9, 3, 247-258, 10.1007/s10561-008-9079-y
• Electronic tracking of human brain samples for research, Keller, C.E., Amaya, MDP., Cortes, E.P., Mancevska, K., Vonsattel, J.P., 2008, Cell and tissue banking, 9, 10.1007/s10561-008-9078-z
• Parkinsonism, dysautonomia, and intranuclear inclusions in a fragile X carrier: A clinical-pathological study, Louis, E., Moskowitz, C. M.S., Friez, M. PhD., Amaya, MDP., Vonsattel, J.P., 2006, Movement disorders: official journal of the Movement Disorder Society, 21, 3, 420, 10.1002/mds.20753

• Javeriana University of Cali, Cali, Valle, Colombia, Diploma in University Pedagogy, 01/01/07
• Columbia University, Protection of Human Research Participants (GCP) for Patient-Oriented Clinical Investigators, 01/01/02
• Columbia University, Certificate of Appreciation for Environmental Health and Safety, 01/01/02
• Columbia University, HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act Training Course, 01/01/02
• Columbia University, Training in Environmental Health and Safety Shipping Diagnostic Specimens, 01/01/02
• Columbia University, Bloodborne Pathogens/Infection Control Training for Personnel in Human Research Studies and Clinical Settings, 01/01/02
• Columbia University, Bloodborne Pathogens – Annual Refresher Training for CUMC Laboratory Personnel, 01/01/02
• Columbia University, EMS Level A – Universal Waste Management, 01/01/02
• Columbia University, Certificate of Training in EMS Level A – Laboratory Safety, 01/01/02
• Columbia University, EMS Level B - Bloodborne Pathogens, 01/01/02
• Columbia University, EMS Level B - Formaldehyde training for OSHA regulated employees, 01/01/02
• Columbia University, EMS Level A – Hazardous Waste Management at Morningside Campus, 01/01/02
• Columbia University, Laboratory Safety and Chemical Hygiene Training, 01/01/02
• Columbia University, Safe Use of Formaldehyde/Xylene, 01/01/02
• Javeriana University of Cali, Cali, Valle, Colombia, Diploma in Strategic Marketing Management, 01/01/98

• IETF CU51764901 (Louis), 07/01/02 - 06/30/04, This study examines the pathology of essential tremor.
• 5 P01 AG017490 (Stern/Vonsattel), 09/01/00 - 08/31/05, Cofactors for Neuronal Stress and Rescue in Alzheimer’s/Neuropathology Core.
• P50 NS16367 (Gusella/Vonsattel), 07/01/00 - 06/30/05, Huntington's Disease Center Without Walls, Neuropathology Core.