Angela A. Cruz Hernandez, M.S.
Doctoral Student at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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Credentials
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Phlebotomy Technician
AMCAOct, 2011- Oct, 2024
Experience
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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Doctoral Student
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Aug 2017 - Present
Developed a nitrogen mustard (a surrogate for sulfur mustard) animal model to assess mast cell activation and its role in chronic long-term inflammation observed in the lungs and brain. o Utilized and mastered various techniques such as RT-PCR, ELISA, western blot, LC/MS, flow cytometry, darkfield microscopy, toxicity assays, and seahorse analyzer. o Proficient in animal handling, anesthetizing rodents via isoflurane, oropharyngeal aspirations, administering IP injections, and animal necropsy/organ removal.This project has yielded 1 publication in submission and 2 in progress.
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Purdue University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Master's Graduate Research Assistant in Toxicology
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Aug 2015 - Aug 2017
Bridged the gap in further understanding how heterocyclic amines in overcooked meat specifically: IQ, MeIQ, MeIQx, DiMeIQx, PhiP, A alpha C, Harman, and Norharman, contribute to the disease pathology in relation to Parkinson's. o Gained expertise in neurotoxicology and neurology through the isolation of the midbrains in fetal rats, conducted disease scoring in rats to determine functional changes after exposures, oral gavaging Sprague Dawley Rats, and assisting in breeding.o Skills acquired under this project consist of performing monoamine oxidase assay, immunocytochemistry, quantification of neurons and neurite length (Cytation 3 software), and using the Nikon A1R confocal microscope.This project yielded in 1 publication.
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Health & Kinesiology Department Phlebotomist
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Jan 2017 - Apr 2017
Work closely with Faculty and HK Graduate Students when blood draws for subjects were needed. I was responsible for collecting and tagging specimens exactly as outlined per Faculty and Graduate Student. In this position I develop effective collection techniques as related to the specific need. I ensured that every specimen is delivered to the requestor in a timely manner.
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West Lafayette Waste Water
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chemical Laboratory Technician
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Jan 2016 - May 2016
Performed routine laboratory analyses to determine wastewater quality and in relation to the Utility’s NPDES Permit for a Class IV 9.0 MGD Activated Sludge Facility for West Lafayette. o Proficient in various sample collection methods and wastewater analysis. o Lead presentations and regional group meetings to discuss water quality to better our protocols for water care. o Executed quality assurance/quality control and good laboratory practices (GLP).Skills attained were sample collection from various plant processes, pH sludge samples, E.Coli testing of waste water, performed activities relevant to laboratory testing such as sample bottle preparation, assisted in maintaining quality control records and chain of custody procedures, aided in oversight for QA/QC samples and tests, and writing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures according to law.
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Medical Laboratory Technician
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Aug 2015 - Jan 2016
o Performed toxicology screens (UDS panel) on urine samples utilizing the Immtox Immunalysis assay to guide patient care in patients experiencing pain.o Experienced and certified in CLIA and COLA laboratory handlingSkills obtained were operating the Immtox machine (responsible for QA/QC), operated under CLIA and COLA certification, reported patient results to the physician as well as placing them in the patient’s EMR o Performed toxicology screens (UDS panel) on urine samples utilizing the Immtox Immunalysis assay to guide patient care in patients experiencing pain.o Experienced and certified in CLIA and COLA laboratory handlingSkills obtained were operating the Immtox machine (responsible for QA/QC), operated under CLIA and COLA certification, reported patient results to the physician as well as placing them in the patient’s EMR
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Education
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2017 - 2022
University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Pharmacology and Toxicology -
2015 - 2017
Purdue University
Master's Degree, Toxicology -
2010 - 2013
Florida International University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Chemistry -
2006 - 2009
Fort Myers High School
High School Diploma, Biology -
2007 - 2007
University of Miami
Summer Scholar's Progam, Neuroscience
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