Erik Arroyo, MSc
Cardiovascular Physiology Research at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Statistics Foundations: The Basics
LinkedInJul, 2021- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Cardiovascular Physiology Research
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Aug 2022 - Present
The Muller Lab Research Program investigates the cell signaling pathway that mediates PDE1 actions in the myocardium. Using animal models (mouse and guinea pig), primary and cultured heart cells, biochemical assays, and state-of-the-art Forster resonance energy transfer (FRET) imaging techniques, we are examining: -Upstream complexes that contribute to PDE1 localization -Downstream proteins that mediate PDE1 signaling -The compartmentalized nature of PDE1 signaling -What happens in the setting of heart disease? Because PDE1 inhibitors are also under evaluation for cancer and neurodegenerative diseases, our mechanistic findings are also likely to advance the understanding and treatment of these diseases. Show less
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UCL Faculty of Medical Sciences
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United Kingdom
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Msc Thesis
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Apr 2021 - Aug 2021
Assessed and characterized the biomechanical behavior of mice skin with Transglutaminase two gene Knockout Vs. Wild Type. The ECM collagen content, skin tensile strength profile, and collagen contraction assay results are shown. This is the first time TG2-null mice skin has been characterized by its tensile strength properties and collagen content in the dermis compared to the available literature. As translationally relevant, the results obtained can be further taken into consideration with the molecular mechanism that underlies fibroblast mechanoactivation by matrix stiffness which R. Wells et al. stated as playing a crucial role in tissue fibrosis. Developed qualitative and quantitative research skills through data collection, analysis and critically interpretation.Technique’s employ was the following: Scanning Electron Microscopy, Western Blot, Aseptic Cell Culture, Picrosirius Red Staining, Tensile Stress Test (Instron Machine). Data visualization was made using Excel and Graph Pad Prism. Show less
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Poster Presentation
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Dec 2020 - Apr 2021
• Presented “Bioengineering of Blood Vessels: The Growing Demand for Tissue Engineering Alternatives for Generating Biomimetic Vascular Grafts” for Transplantation Science Module.• Presented “The key Role of Nasal and Nasopharynx-Associated Lymphoid Tissue (NALT) Microenvironment in SARS-COV-2” for Immunology Module.
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Event Planning Assistant
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Mar 2019 - Jun 2019
Organized IGC pharmaceutical conferences in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The events also consisted in promoting the company products to Puerto Rican suppliers. Served as a Spanish interpreter for the company representatives. Organized IGC pharmaceutical conferences in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The events also consisted in promoting the company products to Puerto Rican suppliers. Served as a Spanish interpreter for the company representatives.
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ASHFORD PRESBYTERIAN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Shadowing in Endocrine Surgery
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Mar 2019 - Mar 2019
Learned how to do case presentation and while in the operation room, I learned parts of the Gross Anatomy of the head and neck that were important for extracting the Thyroid Gland. Learned about importance of nerves and blood vessels for the removal of an organ and the consequences of damaging an artery or a nerve during surgery. The experience taught me the importance of precision in medicine and the importance of developing fine motor skills. Learned how to do case presentation and while in the operation room, I learned parts of the Gross Anatomy of the head and neck that were important for extracting the Thyroid Gland. Learned about importance of nerves and blood vessels for the removal of an organ and the consequences of damaging an artery or a nerve during surgery. The experience taught me the importance of precision in medicine and the importance of developing fine motor skills.
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TECHO
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United States
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Community Service TECHO (Nonprofit organization)
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May 2018 - Jun 2018
Humanitarian aid relief and temporary house constructed models, after Hurricane Maria to disadvantaged and underdeveloped communities. Humanitarian aid relief and temporary house constructed models, after Hurricane Maria to disadvantaged and underdeveloped communities.
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UNIVERSIDAD DE PUERTO RICO RECINTO DE CIENCIAS MEDICAS
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Poster Presentation at 26th Puerto Rico Neuroscience Conference
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Jan 2018 - Jan 2018
Presented “Binge-like” Ethanol Pre-exposure Increases Voluntary Consumption in Female but not in Male C57 Adolescent Mice”. Presented “Binge-like” Ethanol Pre-exposure Increases Voluntary Consumption in Female but not in Male C57 Adolescent Mice”.
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Research Assistant
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Aug 2017 - Dec 2017
Learned how to perform various research methods, for example, gel electrophoresis and mice brain tissue culture. Performed the maintenance of mice colonies. Developed better communication skills in science and increased research method abilities. Learned how to perform various research methods, for example, gel electrophoresis and mice brain tissue culture. Performed the maintenance of mice colonies. Developed better communication skills in science and increased research method abilities.
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Education
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2020 - 2021
UCL
MSc/Res Human Tissue Repair and Organ Transplant, Medicine -
2019 - 2020
Ponce Health Sciences University
Master of Science - MS, Medical Science -
2017 - 2019
Universidad del Sagrado Corazón
Bachelor of Science - BS, Biology, General
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