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CURRICULUM VITAE
JULIO G. SOTO
Work address
Department of Biological Sciences
San José State University
One Washington Square
San José, CA 95192-0100
(408)-391-6137 (cell)
julio.soto@sjsu.edu
Education
1995 Postdoctoral training. Department of Molecular and Cell Biology,
University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720. Dr. David A. Weisblat.
1989-1994 Ph.D. Molecular and Cell Biology. University of California, Berkeley,
CA 94720. Dr. David A. Weisblat, Thesis Advisor.
1985-1987 M.S. in Biology, Texas A&I University, Kingsville, TX 78363. Dr. John
C. Pérez, Thesis Advisor.
1981-1985 B.S. in Biology, with honors. University of Puerto Rico, Cayey, PR
00936.
Teaching Experience
2009-present Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, San José State University,
San José, CA 95192-0100.
2005-2009 Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, San José State
University, San José, CA 95192-0100.
1999-2005 Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences and Science
Education Program, San José State University, San José, CA 95192-0100.
1998-1999 Scientific Inquiry Planning Unit. The Evergreen State College, Olympia,
WA 98501.
1996-1998 Assistant Professor, Department of Biology, Eastern New Mexico
University (ENMU), Portales, NM 88130.
Administrative Experience
2015-2016 Program Director, Division of Undergraduate Education, National Science
Foundation (NSF), Arlington, VA. August 10, 2015-August 9, 2016
• Rotating (IPA) 1 year position
• Noyce, S-STEM, IUSE, and RCN-UBE Programs (over
$64,000,000 portfolio)
• Managed a GRFP (Graduate Research Fellowship Program) pre-
doctoral panel in Microbial Biology (January, 2016)
• Managed an INCLUDES pre-proposal panel (May 2, 2016)
• Biology Lead of the IUSE-EHR Program
2012-2015 Director of the Confocal Microscopy Facility at SJSU
• Managed 2 faculty members
• Managed over $350,000 in funds

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• Managed the acquisition of the Confocal Microscope
• Managed the preparation, clean up, and refurbishing of the
Confocal Microscopy Suite
2013 Biological Sciences Department Program Planning Report Leader
• Managed the planning group (2 additional faculty members),
managed the entire department (all faculty and instructional staff)
• Developed and implemented the Hoshin strategic plan process
used by the faculty in the Biology Department to complete the
report
• Wrote 80% of the final report and edited the sections I did not
write.
2010-2011 Vice-Chair, Department of Biological Sciences, San José State
University, San José, CA 95192-0100.
Duties:
• Managed 8 faculty members
• Development & Implementation of undergraduate and graduate
assessment plans
• Development of a space allocation policy for research activities
2009-2013 Second semester Freshman Biology Course Coordinator
• Interviewed, selected, and evaluated course lab instructors
o Five-six lab instructors per semester,
o Some of these were PhDs, professionals with an MS, or
graduate students.
• Managed active learning activity instructors
o Seven-eight tenured or tenured track faculty per semester
2008-2012 Program Director, SJSU Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)
SCRIBE Program.
Duties:
• Managed 24 faculty members of three academic departments
(Biological Sciences, Chemistry, and Forensics Science), two part-
time administrative assistants, 24 students
• Managed $1.3 million in funds
• Managed & implemented curriculum development projects in
Biology
• Organized & Implemented assessment plans for different program
components
• Advised & Mentored SJSU HHMI student participants
• Wrote annual reports for HHMI Foundation
2008-2009 Retention, Tenure, and Promotion (RTP) Working group
• Led a committee (2 other faculty members) in the development of
new RTP guidelines for the Biological Sciences Department at
SJSU.
• Wrote over 90% of the new guidelines
2004-2015 Program Director, SJSU NSF-REU (Research Experiences for
Undergraduates) RUMBA Program.
Duties:

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• Managed 9 faculty members of three academic departments
(Biological Sciences, Chemistry, and Forensics Science),, 1
administrative assistant, 48 students
• Managed over $1.1 million in funds
• Student recruitment & selection
• Mentor selection & mentor-mentee pairing
• Travel, housing, and meals logistics for student participants
• Research mentoring
• Carried-out research mentors and students evaluations
• Wrote annual reports for NSF-REU Biology Program
1987-1989 Research Lab Manager. Biology Department, Texas A& I University.
Kingsville, TX 78363.
• Conducted interviews for full-time Research Animal Facility
Manager position, and for paid, half-time undergraduate research
assistants
• Hired, supervised, and carried-out annual performance evaluations
of Research Animal Facility Manager.
• Hired, supervised, and evaluated undergraduate research assistants.
• Organized research teams and research projects
• Wrote three research publications
• Managed research funds and wrote annual reports
Strategic Planning & Shared decision-making Experiences
2013 Biological Sciences Department Strategic Plan and Program Planning
Report
• Used a Hoshin strategic planning process to develop and
implement the process used by the faculty in the Biology
Department to evaluate accomplishments, create mission and
vision statements, future goals, and an action plan.
• Wrote 80% of the final report and edited the sections I did not
write.
2012-2013 University Program Planning Committee Member
• Evaluated the program planning report of the Kinesiology
Department at San José State University.
2007 Howard Hughes Medical Institute Proposal Strategic Planning
• Used a Hoshin strategic planning process to develop the vision
and mission statements included in the proposal, future curriculum
development projects that have transformed curriculum offerings
in the Biology Department.
Assessment and Progress Reports Experience
Assessment Training
2008 HHMI Science Education Program Directors’ Meeting.
• A two and a half day training on how to develop and implement a
Logical Model of program assessment

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Assessment Grant
2010-2012 NSF Research for Undergraduates
Title: Collaborative Research, Evaluation of Biology REU Site
Programs. Julio G. Soto (PI) $29,836.
• A multi-institution funded assessment project aimed at piloting,
evaluating, and implementing a SALG (Student Assessment of their
Learning Gains) instrument to assess the effectiveness of over 100-
funded NSF-REU summer programs from the Biology Directorate.
Assessment Experience at the National Science Foundation
2015-2016 Evaluated assessment plans of teacher preparation (Noyce Program) and
undergraduate STEM education (IUSE Program) proposals. Division of
Undergraduate Education.
• Ensured that assessment plans are designed to evaluate students’
learning outcomes (course modules, entire courses, new majors,
and departments).
• During funding negotiation provided feedback and
recommendations to potential PIs in order to strengthen
assessment/evaluation plans that include both quantitative and
qualitative methods.
• Approved assessment plans with triangulated approaches of
assessment/evaluation and the personnel responsible to carry out
the assessment plan in recommended funding proposals.
Assessment Experience at SJSU
2014-2016 Evaluator for the SJSU NIH-MARC Program
• Development and implementation of surveys for past and present
student participants and faculty mentors
• Development of rubrics for written communication skill
development
• Assessment of poster presentations
• Focus group interviews
• Writing of annual reports for program assessment
2013 Biological Sciences Department Program Planning Report
• Developed the assessment strategy presented in the report
Progress Reports
2004-2015 Annual and Final Reports prepared for grants received from NSF, NIH,
and HHMI funding agencies.
IRB Experience
2015-2016 Checked for IRB compliance of recommended awards or funded grants in
my NSF Program Director Funding Management Portfolio. Division of
Undergraduate Education, National Science Foundation.
2004-2015 Gotten 10 approved IRB protocols for educational research projects. San

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José State University.
IACUC Experience (SJSU)
2008 Wrote and developed an IACUC approved protocol for the use of snake
venom glands and polyclonal antibodies for research.
Evidence of the commitment to the training and education of mathematics and
science teachers
2015-2016 Program Director of the Noyce Program, National Science Foundation,
Division of Undergraduate Education. The Noyce Program provide
scholarships for STEM majors that will become highly qualified
mathematics and science teachers. The program is funded by a federal
law and managed by the National Science Foundation.
• Managed a Noyce portfolio of 50 funded projects.
• Managed a Noyce review panel on October, 2015.
1999-2005 Member of the Science Education Program at SJSU.
• Taught the science teaching methods course for students pursuing
a single subject credential in any of the sciences for middle and
high school teaching.
• Taught master’s level courses for science teachers pursuing a MS
in Natural Science.
• Developed a science education course for students interested in
receiving a multi-subject credential (K-8).
• Supervised three student teachers.
1996-1998 Taught the science teaching methods course for students pursuing a single
subject credential in Biology. Eastern New Mexico University
Committee Service at Department, College, & University level (SJSU)
2014-2015 University Students’ Success Committee
2014-2015 College of Science Retention, Promotion, and Tenure Committee
2012-2013 University Program Planning Committee
2010-2011 Department of Biological Sciences Research Committee Chair
2010-2011 Department of Biological Sciences Curriculum Committee
2007-2008 University Diversity Committee
2007-2009 Department of Biological Sciences Graduate Committee (curriculum
assessment of graduate courses)
2006-2008 University Academic Integrity Committee
2001-2009 Four Biological Sciences Department Faculty Hiring Committees, chair of
two of those committees
1999-2015 Department of Biological Sciences Microbiology & Molecular Cluster
Planning Group
1999-2008 Science Education Program, College of Science
Administrative Training
2015 NSF Professional Development Training (courses):
• The Voice of Leadership: Inspirational Leadership

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• Communication skills across cultures
• Developing and Deploying Strategic Plans
• Thinking Strategically
• Decision Making: Making Tough Decisions
• Challenges of Facilitating
• Workplace Conflict: Strategies of Resolving Conflict
2014 Advanced Leadership Training
• Participated in a pilot training at the SACNAS 2014 National
Conference.
• Sessions included: strategic leadership, measuring success, and
leading innovation.
2009 SACNAS-AAAS Summer Leadership Institute.
• A one week, intensive leadership training sponsored by SACNAS
(Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Latinos and Native
Americans in Science) at the AAAS (American Association for the
Advancement of Science) Headquarters, Washington D.C.
• Sessions included: discussion of leadership models, development of
short and long-term career goals, mentoring development, and
conflict resolution.
National Grant Review Panel Experience
2014, 2015 NSF-MRI Confocal Microscopy panels
• Reviewed proposals for confocal microscope acquisition. In 2014,
I participated in a virtual setting, and in 2015 I participated in a
panel at NSF.
2013 Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Science Education University
Competition
• Reviewed 14 proposals aimed at increasing persistence of STEM
majors.
2012-present NIH Training Workforce Diversity (TWD)-D Review Panel Member
• An appointed 5-year NIH panel whose duties include site visits,
proposal reviews, and panel meetings of programs that are aimed
at increasing the number of underrepresented students pursuing
graduate degrees in the biomedical and behavioral sciences.
2008 NSF-BIO-REU Panel
Established relationships with NSF & NIH Program Directors
2015 Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) grant. Julio G. Soto (PI).
$164,198.
• Funded a rotating Program Director position at NSF (2015-2016)
2013 NSF. Networking with NSF Program Directors of the Biology Directorate.
Julio G. Soto (PI). $16,445.
• One day outreach/networking event
• NSF Program Directors visited SJSU and provided information
about funding opportunities and application mechanisms in the
Biology an EHR Directorates.

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• SJSU faculty received individualized and group feedback about
past and future proposals.
• Dr. Sally O’Connor, Program Director of the national NSF BIO-
REU Program, Division of Biological Infrastructure, asked me to
host this event.
2012 TWD-D Review Panel
• Dr. Rebecca Johnson, Program Officer NIH TWD, asked me to be a
member on this panel.
Enhancing Research Capacity and Infrastructure at SJSU
Grants Funded
2013 NSF. Networking with NSF Program Directors of the Biology Directorate.
Julio G. Soto (PI). $16,445.
• One day outreach/networking event
• NSF Program Directors visited SJSU and provided information
about funding opportunities and application mechanisms in the
Biology Directorate.
• SJSU faculty received individualized and group feedback about
past and future proposals.
2012 NSF MRI (Major Research Instrumentation). Title: Acquisition of a
Confocal Microscope at San José State University. Julio G. Soto (PI),
Rachael French (Co-PI), Miri VanHoven (Co-PI). $360,020.
2008-2012 HHMI 2008 Undergraduate Science Education Award. Title: SJSU
HHMI-SCRIBE (Support for Curriculum and Research, Inquiry-Based
Enhancement). Julio G. Soto (PI), Clever Ouverney (Co-PI), Susan
Lambrecht (Co-PI). $1.3 million.
• Research/teaching instrumentation was acquired for four different
courses and ten research projects.
• Two research cohorts (24 students total)
• Two years of mentored research
• Funds were provided for students to attend national conferences
and present their research findings.
• Professional development activities were provided. These
included: improving oral presentation skills, improving writing
skills, preparation of a successful Ph.D. graduate application, and
interview preparation.
• Thirty percent of students were accepted into Ph.D. Programs.
• Two curriculum projects were implemented. Vision & Change
principles were applied to both.
• These included: (1) A year-long, thematic, inquiry-based, team-
taught freshmen biology core; and (2) a year-long, half-flipped,
thematic, inquiry-based, team-taught molecular & cell biology
capstone course.
Development and Implementation of Multi-Investigator and Multi-Disciplinary
Grants Funded with SJSU Faculty

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2012 NSF MRI (Major Research Instrumentation). Title: Acquisition of a
Confocal Microscope at San José State University. Julio G. Soto (PI),
Rachael French (Co-PI), Miri VanHoven (Co-PI). $360,020.
• SJSU Faculty from the Biological Sciences, Chemistry, and Civil
Engineering Departments
• Santa Clara University faculty from the Biology Department
2004-2017 NSF Research for Undergraduates Title: Research by Undergraduates
using Molecular Biology Applications (RUMBA). Julio G. Soto (PI,
2004-2015), Miri VanHoven (PI, 2015-2017, Co-PI, 2008-2014), Cleber
Ouverney (Co-PI, 2007-2012), Steven Lee (Co-PI, 2007-2010), Leslee
Parr (Co-PI, 2004-2007), Sabine Rech (Co-PI, 2004-2007). $1,117,335.
• SJSU Faculty from the Biological Sciences, Chemistry, and
Forensics Departments
Administration and involvement with programs that serve educationally and
ethnically diverse students
2004-2017 NSF Research for Undergraduates Title: Research by Undergraduates
using Molecular Biology Applications (RUMBA). Julio G. Soto (PI,
2004-2015), Miri VanHoven (PI, 2015-2017, Co-PI, 2008-2014), Cleber
Ouverney (Co-PI, 2007-2012), Steven Lee (Co-PI, 2007-2010), Leslee
Parr (Co-PI, 2004-2007), Sabine Rech (Co-PI, 2004-2007). $1,117,335.
• A ten-week, intensive, mentored research experience for ten
students
• Development activities are provided to improve oral presentation
and writing skills.
• 75% of participants are underrepresented students
• All participants present their findings in a poster format at the
national SACNAS Conference
• Forty percent of past participants are enrolled (or have graduated)
in Ph.D. Programs
2008-2015 NIH SJSU RISE and MARC research mentor
• Both programs are aimed at increasing the number of
underrepresented students pursuing biomedical PhDs once they
complete their bachelor’s degrees.
• Have mentored 35 students from these programs
Grants Funded with National Collaborators
2012-2013 NSF Research for Undergraduates
Title: Collaborative Research, Tracking Biology REU Site Program
participants. Julio G. Soto (PI) $14,836.
• Dr. Janet Branchaw, Co-PI (University of Wisconsin at Madison)
was a collaborator on this project.
2010-2012 NSF Research for Undergraduates
Title: Collaborative Research, Evaluation of Biology REU Site
Programs. Julio G. Soto (PI) $29,836.
• A multi-institution funded assessment project aimed at piloting,

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evaluating, and implementing a SALG (Student Assessment of their
Learning Gains) instrument to assess the effectiveness of over 100-
funded NSF-REU summer programs from the Biology Directorate.
• Drs. Janet Branchaw, Co-PI (University of Wisconsin at Madison),
Sandra Laursen and Timothy Weston, Co-PIs (University of
Colorado at Boulder) were collaborators on this project.
Pending NSF proposal
2017-2022 NSF Research for Undergraduates Title: Research by Undergraduates
using Molecular Biology Applications (RUMBA). Julio G. Soto (PI),
Miri VanHoven (Co-PI), Rachael French (Co-PI). Requested funds:
$594,490.
Research Grant Funded
2006 National Institutes of Health/NIGMS/SCORE Program. Title:
Function of anchorage and localization of sequences in leech mRNA.
Julio G. Soto (PI). $200,000.
Understanding of National Priorities and Agency Organizations
2015-2016 Program Director, Division of Undergraduate Education, National Science
Foundation (NSF), Arlington, VA.
2009-present Leadership Council Member for the National Biology NSF-REU Program.
• An appointed national council composed of 8 Biology NSF-REU
Program Directors, whose duties include the organization and
implementation of the national program director’s meeting,
serving as a liaison between the NSF Biology REU Program
Director and the Biology REU Community, the implementation of
common assessment instruments, and the development of ethics
training sessions.
Peer-reviewed publications
* Denotes corresponding author
Curriculum Development & Assessment
• Soto*, J.G., Everhart, J. Transformation of a Traditional, Freshmen Biology,
Three-Semester Sequence, to a Two-Semester, Integrated Thematically
Organized, and Team-Taught Course. Accepted for publication. Bioscene, August
6, 2016.
• Soto*, J.G., Anand, S. (2009) Factors influencing academic performance of
students enrolled in a lower division Cell Biology core course. JoSoTL 9, 64-80.
• Soto*, J. G. (2005) Understanding the Human Genome Project: using stations to
provide a comprehensive overview. ABT J 67, 587-596.
• Soto*, J. G., McGee, E., Anand, S. (2004) Plagiarism Avoidance-an
empirical study examining teaching strategies. Journal of College Science
Teaching 33, 42-48.

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Scientific Research (* corresponding author, BIO REU students**)
• Macbride, T.D., U, A., Ly, N., Soto*, J.G. RNA sequence analysis of r-Moj-DM
treated cells: TXNP is required to induce apoptosis of SK-Mel-28. Accepted for
publication. Toxicon, on August 23, 2016.
• Ramos, C.J., Gutierrez**, D.A., Aranda**, A., Koshlaychuk**, M.A., Carrillo,
D., Medrano**, R., McBride, T.D., Andrew U, Medina**, S.M., Lombardo,
M.C., Lucena, S.E., Sanchez, E.E., Soto* J.G. (2016) Functional characterization
of six aspartate (D) recombinant mojastin mutants (r-Moj): a second aspartate
amino acid carboxyl to the RGD in r-Moj-D_ peptides is not sufficient to induce
apoptosis of SK-Mel-28 cells. Toxicon 118, 36-42.
• Farooq, M., Choi, J., Seoane**, A.I., Lleras**, R.A., Trang, H.V., Mandal, S.A.,
Nelson, C.L., Soto*, J.G (2012). Identification of 3’ UTR sequence elements and
a teloplasm localization motif sufficient for the localization of Hro-Twist mRNA
to the zygotic animal and vegetal poles. Dev. Growth, Differ. J. 54, 519-534.
• Lucena, S.E., Yia, J., Soto, J.G., Barral J., Cantu, E., Brannon, J., Lardner, K.,
Ramos, C.J., Seoane**, A.I., Sanchez, E.E. (2012) Anti-metastatic activities of a
recombinant disintegrin, r-viridistatin 2, derived from Prairie rattlesnake
(Crotalus viridis viridis). Toxicon 31, 31-39.
• Carey**, C.M, Bueno**, R., Gutierrez**, D.A., Petro**, C., Lucena, S.E.,
Sanchez, E.E., Soto*, J.G. (2012) Recombinant rubistatin (r-Rub), an MVD
disintegrin, inhibits cell migration and proliferation, and is a strong apoptotic
inducer of the human melanoma cell line SK-Mel-28. Toxicon 59, 241-248.
• Teklemariam, T., Seoane**, A.I, Ramos, C.J., Sanchez, E.E., Lucena, S.E., Perez,
J.C., Mandal, S.A., Soto,* J.G. (2011) Functional analysis of a recombinant PIII-
SVMP, racocostatin; an apoptotic inducer of HUVEC and HeLa, but not SK-Mel-
28 cells. Toxicon, doi:10.1016/j.toxicon.2011.01.007.
• Sanchez, E.E., Lucena, S.E., Reyes, S., Soto, J.G., Cantu, E., Lopez-Johnston,
J.C., Guerrero, B., Salazar, A.M., Rodriguez-Acosta, A., Galan, J.A., Tao, A,
Perez, J.C. (2010) Cloning, expression, and hemostatic activities of a disintegrin,
r-mojastin 1, from the mohave rattlesnake (Crotalus scutulatus scutulatus).
Thrombosis Research. doi:10.1016/j.thromres.2010.06.006.
• Seoane**, A.I., Tran, V.L., Sanchez, E.E., White**, S.A., Choi, J.L., Gaytán**,
B., Chavez, N., Reyes, S.R., Ramos, C.J., Tran, L.H., Lucena, S.E., Sugarek, M.,
Perez, J.C., Mandal, S.A., Ghorab, S., Rodriguez-Acosta, A., Fung, B.K., Soto*,
J.G. (2010) The mojastin mutant Moj-DM induces apoptosis of the human
melanoma SK-Mel-28, but not the mutants Moj-WN or Moj-NN. Toxicon 56,
391-401.
• Sanchez, E. E., Rodriguez-Acosta, A., Lucena S. E., Bashir, S., Soto, J. G., Perez,
J. C. (2009) Colombistatin: A disintegrin isolated from the venom of the South
American snake (Bothrops colombiensis) that effectively inhibits platelet
aggregation and SK-Mel-28 cells adhesion. Archives Biochem Biophys. 83, 271-
279.
• Galan, J.A., Sanchez, E.E., Rodriquez-Acosta, A., Soto, J.G., Martinez, J.,
Bashir, S.,McLane, M.A., Paquette-Straub, C., Perez, J.C (2008). Inhibition of
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from the venom of Crotalus atrox. Toxicon 51, 1186-1196.
• Soto*, J.G., White**, S.A., Reyes, S. R., Regalado**, R., Sanchez, E. E., Perez,
J. C. (2007) Molecular evolution of PIII-SVMP and RGD disintegrin genes from
the genus Crotalus. GENE 389, 66-72.
• Soto*, J. G., Powell, R. L., Reyes, S. R., Wolana, L., Swanson**, L. J., Sanchez,
E. E., Perez, J. C. (2006) Genetic variation of a disintegrin gene found in the
American copperhead snake (Agkistrodon contortrix). GENE 373, 1-7.
• Sanchez, E. E., Galan, J. A., Powell, R., Reyes, S. R., Soto, J. G., Russell, W.
K.,Rusell, D. H., Perez, J.C. (2005) Disintegrin, hemorrhagic, and proteolytic
activities of Crotalus scutulatus scutulatus (Mojave rattlesnake) venoms lacking
the Mojave neurotoxin (Mta) gene. Comp. Biochem. physiol, Part C 141, 124-
132.
• Soto*, J. G., Nelson, B. H., Weisblat, D. A. (1997) A leech homolog of twist:
evidence for its inheritance as a maternal mRNA. GENE 199, 31-37.
• Adame, B. L., Soto*, J. G., Secraw, D. J., Pérez, J. C., Glenn, J. L., Straight, R.C.
(1990) Regional variation of biochemical characteristics and antigeneity in Great
Basin rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis lutosus) venom. Comp. Biochem. physiol. 97,
95-101.
• Soto*, J. G., Pérez, J. C., López, M. M., Martínez, M., Quintanilla-Hernández,
T.B.,Santa-Hernández, M. S., Turner, K., Glenn, J. L., Straight, R. C., Minton, S.
A. (1989) Comparative enzymatic study of HPLC-fractionated Crotalus venoms.
Comp. Biochem. physiol. 93, 847-855. Soto, J. G, Pérez, J. C., Minton, S. A.
(1988) Proteolytic, hemorrhagic and hemolytic activities of snake venoms.
Toxicon 26, 875-882.
• Soto* J.G., Perez, J.C., Minton, S.A. (1988) Proteolytic, hemorrhagic, and
hemolytic activities of snake venoms. Toxicon 26, 875-882.
• Wunderle, J., Soto-Martinez, J. (1987) Foraging habits of the bananaquits
(Coereba flaviola): juveniles vs. adults. Anim. Behav. 21, 249-255.
Manuscripts in preparation
• Gutierrez**, D.A., Carrillo, D., Aranda**, A., Koshlaychuk**, M.A, Bueno**,
R., Sanchez, E.E., Lucena, S., Soto* J.G. Functional analysis of four single
(RGDWL, RGDWM, RGDWP, RGDMN) and two double (RGDNM, RGDMP)
recombinant mojastin (r-Moj) mutants: differences in the inhibition of platelet
aggregation, angiogenesis, cell migration, cell proliferation, and apoptotic
induction of SK-Mel cells. Submitted to Toxicon on September 1, 2016.
• Soto*, J.B, French, R.A. A half-flipped model for an advanced Molecular & Cell
Biology capstone course sequence.
Institutional Awards for Assessment of Teaching and Learning Scholarship
2008 Provost’s Outstanding Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award. San
José State University. April 21.
2004 Award for Research on College Teaching and Learning. Presented by the
Center for Faculty Development at San José State University.

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Honors Received
2015 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and
Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM)
• I was one of the seven national awardees for 2013.
• President Obama’s Office of Science and Technology gave the award
on June 16, 2015.
• The Awardees met President Obama at the Oval Office on June 17,
2015.
2002 Distinguished Research Biologist. Presented by the faculty of Biology at
Texas A&M University/Kingsville.
Languages
English and Spanish: 100% fluency in both, speaking and writing.
M.S. Main Thesis Advisor at SJSU
• Christine Nelson (M.S. in Biology, 2004)
• Tara Gurtler (M.S. in Biology, 2006)
• Victoria Tran (M.S. in Biology, 2008)
• Jonathan Choi (M.S. in Biology, 2008)
• Mehrin Farooq (M.S. in Biology, 2008)
• Takele Taklemariam (M.S. in Biology, 2010)
• Melissa Lombardo (M.S. in Biology May 2016)
Mentored students who completed their PhDs:
* BIO REU RUMBA participant, underrepresented students are underlined
• Brandon Gaytán*: PhD, 2012, UC/Berkeley
• Roberto Lleras*: PhD 2012, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
• Chris Petro*: PhD 2014, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
• Ruth Siboni*: Ph.D. 2015, University of Oregon
• Natalie Chavez: Ph.D. 2016, Stanford University.
• Carla Ramos: Ph.D. 2016, University of Michigan
Mentored students who are enrolled in PhD or MD/PhD programs:
• Alana Peterson: 6th
year MD-PhD student at the University of Pittsburgh
• Agustin Seoane*: 5th
year Ph.D. student at UCSF.
• Clayton Carey*: 4th
year PhD student at the University of Utah
• Daniel Gutierrez*: 3rd
year PhD student at UMASS/Amherst
• Raymund Bueno*: 3rd
year PhD student at Albert Einstein College of Medicine
• Terri Macbride: 2nd
year MD-PhD student at the University of Minnesota
• Peter Cabeceiras*: 2nd
year PhD student at Harvard University