1. SUMMARY
HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
EXPERIENCE
DIANE COSTANZO-GARVEY
2324 Royal Wood Drive, Omaha, NE 68144 | C: 402-212-6531 | dc-garvey@hotmail.com
Experienced researcher with expertise in data collection and study. Successfully worked on several
coinciding experiments. Analytical and detail-oriented.
Mouse Colony Management
Microbiological techniques
Western blotting
Expert in data analysis
Experimental design
Expert in breeding and maintaining of several transgenic and knock-out
mouse lines
Performed in vivo and ex vivo experiments as it pertained to the project
Developed future experiments as data was presented
Analyzed data for publication and grant applications
Assisted in writing of manuscripts
08/2003 to Current Researcher
University of Nebraska Medical Center － Omaha, NE
Conducted research in work pertaining to the study of the brain's involvement in
the development of obesity and metabolic disorders, using in vivo and ex vivo
experiments. Designed and directed experiments using multiple wet lab
molecular techniques including PCR, western blot, ELISA and IHC. Trained
students on laboratory procedures and mouse handling. Published two first
author papers on KSR2 and its role in the development of obesity. Silver U Award
winner years 2005, and 2016.
05/2000 to 08/2003 Research Technologist II
University of Nebraska Medical Center － Omaha, NE
Conducted experiments that involved the role of homeobox (HOX) genes in the
development of the skeleton during embryogenesis. Performed folate
supplementation during murine pregnancy, to rescue the cartilage defects
present in HoxB6 knock-out mice. Presented data from experiment at two
different symposiums. Silver U Award winner year 2003.
06/1997 to 05/2000 Veterinary Assistant
Harvey Oaks Animal Hospital － Omaha, NE
Animal caretaker, and assisted doctors and technicians with xrays, blood work,

2. EDUCATION
INTERESTS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
restraint of animals for procedures. Performed oral dentistry. Assisted clients with
check-in for appointments.
08/1992 to 05/1997 Veterinary Assistant
West Villa Animal Hospital － Kearney, NE
Animal caretaker, and assisting doctors and technicians with xrays, blood work,
surgery prep, and restraint of animals for procedures. Assisted clients with
check-in for appointments.
1997 Bachelor of Science: Biology
University of Nebraska at Kearney － Kearney, NE
I am an avid lover of science which includes not only animals, but plants. I enjoy
gardening, and have worked at a garden nursery, and greatly enjoy the
outdoors. I love to hike, and swim, and bike ride with my son. I also enjoy
cooking and art.
Nebraska Humane Society Volunteer
3 time Silver U Award (UNMC) winner 2003, 2005 and 2016
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