Danielle Giangrasso
Behavioral Research Scientist at APOPO- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Intercultural Communication
Achmea FoundationJun, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Group Engagement Strategies & Public Presentation Skills
CREW TrainingMay, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Higher Education Teaching Specialist
University of UtahFeb, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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APOPO
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Tanzania
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Behavioral Research Scientist
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Oct 2022 - Present
Skills: Research Strategy & Design · Behavioral Training & Analysis · Project Management · Statistical Analysis · Data Management · Oral & Written Communication · Media Interviews Skills: Research Strategy & Design · Behavioral Training & Analysis · Project Management · Statistical Analysis · Data Management · Oral & Written Communication · Media Interviews
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Thanksgiving Point
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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100 - 200 Employee
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Learning and Engagement Program Manager: Diverse Voices
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Apr 2022 - Aug 2022
Skills: Program Management · Educational Content Development · DEIA Staff Training · Community Partnership Strategy
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Learning and Engagement Program Manager: Girls in STEM
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Feb 2022 - Apr 2022
Skills: Program Management · Educational Content Development · Research · Classroom Management · Community Outreach · Informal STEM Education
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University of Utah
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Researcher, Neuroscience
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Aug 2014 - Dec 2021
My thesis research elucidated basal ganglia function and behavioral control in the contexts of drug addiction and Parkinson's disease. To this end, I led sophisticated rodent behavioral training paradigms paired with assessments of neurobiological activity, including real-time neurotransmitter imaging and in situ assays of neural functioning, integrity, and gene expression. Also during my time at the University of Utah, I investigated brain-wide activity during peak religious experience in humans using fMRI techniques. Skills: Instrumental Conditioning · Behavioral Testing · Stereotaxic Rodent Surgery · in-slice Glutamate Imaging (iGluSnFr) · Fluorescence in-situ Imaging (catFISH) · In-situ Autoradiography · Motor Control Assays · Anxiety Assays · fMRI· Experimental Design · Statistical Analysis and Interpretation · Academic Writing · Public Speaking Show less
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Natural History Museum of Utah
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Science Communication Fellow
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Jan 2019 - May 2020
I designed, created, and led an interactive museum exhibit on the Neuroscience of Addiction as well as presented my research at the museum's Science Cafe series. I was then invited to develop an educational video on my research that is actively featured on the museum's website. Skills: Interactive Exhibit Design · Educational Outreach · STEM Education · Public Speaking · Multimedia Science Communication I designed, created, and led an interactive museum exhibit on the Neuroscience of Addiction as well as presented my research at the museum's Science Cafe series. I was then invited to develop an educational video on my research that is actively featured on the museum's website. Skills: Interactive Exhibit Design · Educational Outreach · STEM Education · Public Speaking · Multimedia Science Communication
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Appalachian State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Associate, Behavioral Neuroscience
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Aug 2013 - May 2014
I investigated the ability of environmental enrichment to mitigate seizure severity and intensity in a rodent model of acquired audiogenic epilepsy. Skills: Seizure Analysis · Environmental Enrichment Design · Immunohistochemistry · Rodent Surgery · Data Analysis · Oral and Written Communication I investigated the ability of environmental enrichment to mitigate seizure severity and intensity in a rodent model of acquired audiogenic epilepsy. Skills: Seizure Analysis · Environmental Enrichment Design · Immunohistochemistry · Rodent Surgery · Data Analysis · Oral and Written Communication
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University of South Carolina
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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NSF Undergraduate Research Fellow
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Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
I combined transcranial direct current stimulation with stroke rehabilitation motor training to enhance motor recovery in stroke patients. Skills: Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation · Stroke Rehabilitation · Experimental Design · Programming (Presentation) · Oral and Written Communication I combined transcranial direct current stimulation with stroke rehabilitation motor training to enhance motor recovery in stroke patients. Skills: Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation · Stroke Rehabilitation · Experimental Design · Programming (Presentation) · Oral and Written Communication
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Appalachian State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant, Visual-Spatial Cognition
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Sep 2012 - May 2013
I led eye-tracking experiments to investigate the effect of boundary extension on spatial memory in humans. Skills: Eye-Tracking · Data Collection · Participant Instruction
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Resident Advisor
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Aug 2011 - May 2013
I fostered a safe and supportive living community for a group of 45+ students. I created engaging personal and community development programs and served as the first line of response in matters of interpersonal conflict, academic issues, and emergency situations. Skills: Interpersonal Communication · Community Development · Conflict Resolution · Problem-Solving
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Lead Writing Consultant
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Aug 2011 - May 2012
I provided multidisciplinary writing consulting for undergraduate and graduate students. I was then promoted to Lead Consultant to also oversee the writing center facility and other consultants. Skills: Writing Process · Grammar and Formatting · Citation Styles · Team Management
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Education
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2014 - 2021
University of Utah
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Neuroscience -
2010 - 2014
Appalachian State University
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
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