REBECCA J. BILLIE
Flagstaff,USA
Summary
Highly qualified Dual Master of Science graduate in Human Anatomy and Cardiovascular Sciences with extensive laboratory experience and certification-ready in histology at the technologist level. Experienced as a Teaching Assistant for Northern Arizona University's Microbiology and Human Anatomy laboratories. Proficient in microscopy, Immunohistochemistry – IHC, embedding, sectioning, and tissue preparation. Skilled in developing and optimizing lab protocols, equipment maintenance, and regulatory compliance. Prepared to contribute to anatomic pathology with exceptional technical expertise, teaching experience, human dissection, and a commitment to advancing laboratory excellence.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dual Graduate Student
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland
09.2022 - 08.2024
- Completed graduate programs with extensive training in cardiovascular sciences and human anatomy.
- Specialized in biomedical research, cardiovascular development, disease, and organ function.
- Gained hands-on experience in human cadaver dissection, tissue sectioning, and advanced data analysis, while also developing teaching skills by educating undergraduate, postgraduate, and medical students
- Participated actively in group projects, contributing to successful outcomes.
- Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
- Maintained positive working relationships with fellow staff and management.
- Utilized document management system to organize research files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
Histology aide
Northern Arizona Healthcare
Flagstaff, USA
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Enhanced support for healthcare professionals through optimized asset handling and sample management.
- Secured laboratory efficiency through diligent maintenance of equipment and proper biohazard material management.
- Coordinated project activities ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Contributed to cytology specimen preparation.
- Performed inventory management of biological samples.
- Sectioned frozen tissue to produce slides for diagnosis.
- Recognized and addressed staining problems.
- Assisted in the preparation of tissue samples for histological analysis.
- Prepared reagents, buffers, and media according to established protocols.
- Recorded the number of tissue blocks and verified proper identification and labeling.
- Evaluated new methods or technologies that could improve the efficiency of processes within the lab setting.
- Provided technical assistance to other lab personnel as needed.
- Conducted research projects related to histology such as cell culture studies or immunohistochemistry tests.
- Tracked and maintained inventory of laboratory supplies.
Education
MSR - Cardiovascular Sciences
The University of Edinburgh - The Queen's Medical Research Institute
Edinburgh, Scotland08.2024
MS - Human Anatomy
The University of Edinburgh - Dept. of Surgery And Anatomy
Scotland, United Kingdom08.2023
BS - Biomedical Sciences
Northern Arizona University (NAU)
Flagstaff, Arizona, USA12.2018
Study Abroad Exchange Program -
Eberhard Karl's University Tübingen
Tübingen, Germany08.2017
Skills
- Data Statistical Analysis
- Immunohistochemistry
- Human Cadaver Dissection
- Handling Murine Specimens Post-Mortem
- GraphPad Prism Data Analysis
- Image J
- Fiji Microscopy
- Clinical Research Management
- Data Management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Specimen Preparation Techniques
- Python (In-training)
- R Software
- Tissue sectioning
- Staining
- Teaching Assistant
- Presenter
- Poster
- Anatomy
- Information literacy
- Punctual and reliable
- Data entry
- Networking strategies
Accomplishments
- Increased m-CT software efficiency by 40% through strategic enhancements and revising scanning protocols.
- Two exceptional human samples were contributed to the old medical school's anatomical collection.
- Conducted diverse research projects that collaborated between the Centre for Cardiovascular Science, Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences, and the UK Dementia Research Institute.
- Abstract was presented at the 2023 Summer Meeting of the British Association of Clinical Anatomists (BACA).
Certifications/Licenses
- OpenEDG Python Institute: Programming with Python (in training for certification)
- LinkedIn for Learning – R for Data Science: Analysis and Visualization.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Navajo
Limited
German
Professional
French
Elementary
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
FIND ME ONLINE
My LinkedIn Profile
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-billie
UK Dementia Research Institute Collaboration
- https://edwebprofiles.ed.ac.uk/profile/dr-axel-montagne
Abstracts Presented at the Summer Meeting of the British Association of Clinical Anatomists.
- https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ca.24131?saml_referrer
AZ Daily Sun News Article
- https://azdailysun.com/flaglive/features/beat/rebecca-billie-dreaming-big/article_06b0afee-b97e-5bcf-8839-216a50d7f449.html
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dual Graduate Student
The University of Edinburgh
09.2022 - 08.2024
Histology aide
Northern Arizona Healthcare
01.2021 - 09.2022
MSR - Cardiovascular Sciences
The University of Edinburgh - The Queen's Medical Research Institute
MS - Human Anatomy
The University of Edinburgh - Dept. of Surgery And Anatomy
BS - Biomedical Sciences
Northern Arizona University (NAU)
Study Abroad Exchange Program -
Eberhard Karl's University Tübingen
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