ORLANDO GARCIA
Mission,TX
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
ACADEMIC PEER TUTOR
UTRGV SOPM
01.2024 - Current
- Immunology & Microbiology
- Clinical Skills Year One
- Cardiovascular physiology
- Renal Physiology
- Biomechanics
- Forefoot
LAB SPECIALIST II - BIOLOGY
South Texas Collage
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Managed and organized courses
- Maintained laboratory equipment and managed laboratory safety.
- Created inventory for equipment, chemicals, and models
- Helped coordinate with out of campus locations
- Managed undergraduate work employees.
GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Extraction and Identification of nematodes.
- Conducted field research using data collection methods.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and managed laboratory safety.
- Data analysis via computer programming.
- Developed research proposal for national and state conferences.
- Organized research deadlines and progress reports.
- Presented findings to the general public.
ANATOMY SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTOR (SI)
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Taught physiological/anatomical structures at microscopic and gross anatomy level.
- Discussed causes and effects of various human diseases.
PEER LEAD TEAM LEARNING (PLTL)
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Facilitated university level chemistry course.
- Managed team collaboration amongst faculty.
Education
Doctorates of Podiatric Medicine -
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TxMaster of Science - Biology
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TxBachelor of Science - Concentration in Biology
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TxMARK 4370 Topics in Marketing
Leuphana University of Luneburg
Luneburg, GermanySouth Texas College
McAllen, TXSkills
- Experience in JMP, Excel, Fiji, and Mega Software
- Multiple Staining, Microscopic, Laboratory Equipment, and Research Management
PUBLICATIONS
Novel strategy to make KRAS targeted therapies more effective for PDAC treatment. Ana I. Martinez Bulnes, Melissa Elizondo, Juan Tueme, Aisha Sharif, Orlando Garcia, Poornima Shaji, Swathi Holla, Nirnoy Dan, Anupam Dhasmana, Shabnam Malik, Murali Yallapu, Stephen Behrman, Subhash C. Chauhan and Sheema Khan
- In Progress
Characterization of Soil Nematode Community as Influenced by Weedy Plants and Edaphic Soil Properties.-Garcia, O., Garibaldi, D., Jhaveri, K., Lanoue, J., & Soti, P. G. (2022).
- Biology Research Showcase, 2021
- Subtropical Agriculture and Environmental Society, Conference, 2021
- UTRGV College of Science Symposium, Conference, 2020, 2nd place in biology.
Analyzing the Weed-Soil Microbiome in Subtropical Organic Vegetable Farms -Soti, P.G., Garcia, O., Kariyat, R., Racelis A
- Engaged Scholar Showcase; Conference, 2019
- UTRGV College of Science Symposium, Conference, 2019
- Presented at the Soil Science Society of America, Conference, 2019
Affiliations
Podiatrist2Be (President) 2024-2026
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) 2023-2026
American Association for Women Podiatrist (AAWP) 2023-2026
UTRGV SOPM Walking Club (Treasure) 2024
Latino Medical Student Association Plus (Public Chair Officer) 2017-2019
AWARDS
President's List –Fall 2017, Spring 2019
Dean's List – Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2019
Timeline
ACADEMIC PEER TUTOR
UTRGV SOPM
01.2024 - Current
LAB SPECIALIST II - BIOLOGY
South Texas Collage
01.2023 - 08.2023
ANATOMY SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTOR (SI)
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
01.2019 - 12.2019
GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
01.2018 - 01.2022
PEER LEAD TEAM LEARNING (PLTL)
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
01.2018 - 01.2019
Doctorates of Podiatric Medicine -
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Master of Science - Biology
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Bachelor of Science - Concentration in Biology
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
MARK 4370 Topics in Marketing
Leuphana University of Luneburg
South Texas College