Carlos Barrera is a biomedical engineering student who graduated from the University of Miami in 2015. He has extensive research experience in orthopedics and intervertebral disc regeneration. He has worked as a teaching assistant for scanning electron microscopy and assisted in various chemistry laboratories. Barrera also has leadership experience through involvement with several professional organizations and volunteering with various medical missions.

1. Carlos M. Barrera
6930 S.W. 23rd Street, Miami, FL 33155 (305) 336-5893 c.barrera2@umiami.edu
EDUCATION: University of Miami Coral Gables, FL Bachelors of Science in Biomedical Engineering with a Minor in Chemistry May 2015
WORK EXPERIENCE:
The Sports Review Journal 12/2014 – Present
Board Member and Marketing Team
 The Sports Review Journal is a surveillance journal which reviews research publications and comments on the strengths and weaknesses of that literature in a 300 word summary.
 The purpose is to give researchers, physicians, fellows, and anyone else interested in the fields of Sports Medicine, Orthopedics, and Rehabilitation Medicine, a way to read through the large amounts of literature that exist and are being published, in a more efficient way that is permitting of their limited time.
 The journal is currently being approved by the library of congress, with our pilot launch scheduled for May 2015.
University of Miami Biomedical Engineering Department 09/2014 – Present
Teaching Assistant for the Scanning Electron Microscopy Laboratory
 Assist in the design and running of graduate course in the principles of scanning electron microscopy as well as manage the laboratory
 Write operations manual for the scope and course
 Train faculty on the operation of the scope
 Supervisor: Dr. Edward Dauer MD, edauer@miami.edu
University of Miami Chemistry Department 08/2011 – 05/2013
Student Assistant in the Chemical Stockroom
 Responsible for the maintenance of the chemistry laboratory and student experiments as well as the preparation of chemicals
 Supervisor: James Metcalf, jmetcalf@miami.edu
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Florida Georgia Louis Stokes Alliance Research Program (FGLSAMP):
 Scholarship research program for underrepresented students in the STEM disciplines
 Introduces students to the research field and its importance in discovering new knowledge, the skills needed for research, and the common complexities that arise during research including ethics, property rights, funding etc.
 Was able to attend research symposiums to present my research and network with professionals and other students in the field

2. The Miami Commitment Program:
 An award-winning, learning program available by invitation only to students receiving a University of Miami merit/academic scholarship
 This program matched me with an employer/mentor for the purpose of gaining experience toward future professional goals
President and Physician Shadowing Coordinator for the American Medical Students Association (AMSA):
 As President I have been responsible for the advancement of our organization through collaboration with other pre-health organizations at the University of Miami
 Handle all administrative responsibilities of the organization along with monthly meetings with University of Miami faculty
 Oversee my executive board while planning and heading all club meetings as well as coordinating with admissions officers from medical schools to come and speak to our members
 As the physician shadowing coordinator I recruited and coordinated with physicians of all specialties to provide shadowing experiences for our members
Premedical Advisor and Student Ambassador for Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES):
 Venue for opportunities in research and networking with professionals in the industry and exposure to life as a Biomedical Engineer
 Duties as Ambassador include recruiting new members as well raising school awareness for BMES and what we do for our members
 As the premedical advisor for BMES I am responsible for mentoring our members interested in becoming health professionals
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
University of Miami Biomechanics and Stem Cell Laboratory:
 Conducting orthopedic research at the Biomechanics and Stem Cell laboratory lead by Dr. Chun Yuh Huang in the University of Miami Biomedical Engineering Department
 Currently working on a project dealing with Intervertebral Disc Degeneration and Scanning Electron Microscopy analysis of an in vivo nutrient delivery system for Intervertebral Discs
 Project deals with the effects of ATP and Adenosine on IVD cell proliferation and matrix regeneration, along with a catheter project to directly feed nutrients and stem cells to the IVD discs
Publications/Presentations:
 Gonzales, S., Rodriguez, B., Barrera, C., & Huang, C. Y. C. (2014). Measurement of ATP-Induced Membrane Potential Changes in IVD Cells. Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering, 1-9, Volume 7, Issue 4, pp 598-606. DOI: 10.1007/s12195-014-0355-6  Effects of Adenosine Treatment on Extracellular Matrix Biosynthesis and Intracellular ATP Production in Intervertebral Disc Cells
Silvia D. Gonzales, B.S., Carlos M. Barrera, Chun-Yuh Huang, Ph.D.
University of Miami, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Coral Gables, FL, USA University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
 ATP Treatment promotes Collagen Deposition and Gene Expression in Intervertebral Disc Cells Silvia D. Gonzales, B.S., Chong Wang, Ph.D., Brittany L. Rodriguez, Carlos M. Barrera, Chun-Yuh Huang, Ph.D., Howard B. Levene, M.D.,Ph.D. University of Miami, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Coral Gables, FL, USA
University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA

3.  Noninvasive measuring system of ATP-induced transmembrane potential change using di-8-ANEPPS Silvia D. Gonzales, B.S., Carlos M. Barrera, Brittany Rodriguez, Chun-Yuh Huang, Ph.D. University of Miami, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Coral Gables, FL, USA
University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
 Analysis of Nutrient Delivery System to Combat Intervertebral Disc Degeneration Using SEM
Carlos M. Barrera, Yu Fu Wang, B.S., Chun-Yuh Huang, Ph.D
University of Miami, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Coral Gables, FL, USA
VOLUNTEERING ACTIVITIES:
Blue Missions, Trip Leader:
 Organization that specializes in bringing clean running water to rural communities in the Dominican Republic
 Lead group of students as an aqueduct system is design and built to distribute clean running water to all home of the community
MedLife Medical Missions:
 Organization that specializes in providing free medical care to impoverished communities in various countries
 Traveled to Lima, Peru, where we set up mobile clinics in the outskirts of Lima, medical care included general checkups, dental cleanings, gynecological checkups, and health education
Art of Healing:
 Interact with children staying at Ronald McDonald House on the Jackson Memorial Hospital campus by provide arts and crafts for the them and their families
New Student Orientation:
 Orientation Fellow for new incoming students to the University of Miami
 Led group of new students throughout orientation week as they are introduced to the school and served as a mentor for them in their transition to college
Hospital Volunteering:
 Four years of volunteering at Baptist Hospital as a Patient Transporter
 Volunteer at Jackson Memorial Hospital Neurology wing
In addition, various volunteering activities around the community through the clubs such as AMSA which include Ghandi Day, Relay for Life, etc.
SHADOWING EXPERIENCE:
 Dr. Julio Robla MD: (08/2011-08/2014)
 Orthopedic Surgeon in Miami, FL specializing in sports medicine
 Observed Dr. Robla during office visits where I actively participate in patient histories, findings, and treatment plans, as well as shadowed during surgical days where I have observed procedures such as arthroscopic surgeries and total knee replacements.
 Baptist Cardiovascular Institute group of Interventional Radiologists: (05/2012-08/2012)
 Shadowed a group of interdisciplinary interventional radiologists and vascular surgeons at Baptist Hospital of South Florida, observing procedures such as angioplasties, thyroid biopsies, and cardiac stents
 Supervising physician was Dr. Alex Powell MD
 Dr. James Grichnik MD PhD: (08/2012-01/2013)
 Dermatologist specializing in Melanoma at the University of Miami

4.  During my time with Dr. Grichnik I learned about early detection and prevention methods for all types of skin cancer as well has the hallmarks for identification
 Dr. Johnny Franco MD: (07/2013)
 Plastic Surgeon at Baptist Hospital of South Florida, who I observed during various plastic surgery procedures such as breast augmentation and liposuction
 Dr. Luis Caldera MD: (05/2013-08/2013)
 Obstetrician and Gynecologist at Jackson Memorial Hospital who I observed during overnight rounds, where I saw caesarean sections, natural births, and observed patient rounds.
 Dr. Sandra Chaparro MD: (01/2014-08/2014)
 Transplant Cardiologist at the Miami Transplant Institute, where I have learned about various therapies for heart failure patients such as Ventricular Assist Devices and observed procedures such as cardiac catheterizations
 Dr. Henry Paez MD: (04/2014-08/2014)
 Family Medicine physician in Little Havana, FL, where I have observed how to take thorough medical histories and patient physicals, as well as observe the management of patients with chronic illnesses
Minority Students Health Careers Motivation Program:
 Participated in a 7 week summer intensive program hosted by the Miller School of Medicine where students take medical school level courses including Biochemistry, Immunology, Histology, Anatomy, and Anatomy Laboratory
 In addition, I participated in clinical rotations throughout the Jackson Memorial Hospital system: (06/2014- 07/2014)
o Dr. Teresa Del Moral MD
 Neonatology Specialist at Jackson Memorial Hospital
o Dr. Larry Zaret DO
 Emergency Medicine Specialist at Jackson Memorial Hospital
o Dr. Stephen Symes MD
 Internal Medicine Director at Jackson Memorial Hospital
HONORS/AWARDS:
 Dean’s List
 University of Miami Dickinson Scholarship
 FGLSAMP Research Scholarship
 National Society of Collegiate Scholars
SKILLS:
 Fluent in English and Spanish
 Scanning Electron Microscopy
 MatLab
 C++ Programming
 AutoCad
 First Responder Certification
 EKG Certification
 CPR Certification
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