1. Curriculum Vitae
Amanda M. Icazatti Burtell
amanda.icazatti@upr.edu Bonaparte St. Villa del Rey 2A-1
Tel: (787) 738-2161 Caguas, PR. 00725
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Complete a Bachelor Degree in Biology to continue studies in Biomedical Science.
EDUCATION
University of Puerto Rico – Cayey Campus August 2012 to present
Biology Department (expected to graduate May 2016)
Estancia Montessori High School, Caguas PR August 2009- May 2012
COURSE WORK BY SEMESTER
Spring 2014
BIOL 3305 Genetics
BIOL 4997 Special themes in Biomedical Research
QUIM 3132 & QUIM 3134 General Chemistry II & General Chemistry Lab. II
Fall 2013
BIOL3415 Botany
QUIM 3131 & QUIM 3133 General Chemistry I & General Chemistry Lab. I
Summer 2013
MATE Calculus I
Spring 2013
BIOL 3405 Zoology
Fall 2012
BIOL 3033 & BIOL 3031 General Biology I & General Biology Lab. I
LAB TECHNIQUE LEARNED DURING MY DEGREE
 Aseptic technique and the use of pipets and micropipettes for bacterial
isolation and cultivation.
 To identify a microscope, the micro-technique being used, and prepare
microscopy lamellae with specimens.

2.  Use a balance correctly and the importance of knowing the percent of uncertainty
each one possess.
 Make dilutions according to the specific molarity or quantity required.
 Dissect organism properly in order to study a specific part of their system.
 Isolation of DNA and further analysis applying techniques such as
electrophoreses and PCR.
 Bioinformatics technique to enhance Genomics understanding of
bacteriophages.
SKILLS
 Teamwork - I have been constantly exposed to work with people to deliver a
project, in the academic and non-academic environments.
 Communicative skills- Oral and written communication skills in Spanish and
English.
 Computer skills- Microsoft Word, Power Point
 American Sign Language (ASL)
 Certified by the Red Cross in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
 Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement Program (RISE): Jan thru May
2014. The course is dedicated for students interested in Biomedical Research and
will enforce essential laboratory skills and techniques in areas such as Genetics,
Molecular Biology, Microbiology and Chemistry among other sciences.
 Phage Hunters Advancing Genomics and Evolutionary Science (PHAGES)
sponsored by Howard Hughes Medical Institute Program (University of Puerto
Rico): 2012 As a team we did research with Mycobacteriophage found in
different samples of soil collected within the Island of Puerto Rico. By isolating
its DNA we were able to sequence it and study further, always looking out to
obtain some benefit and apply it to therapies related to health care. We applied
Bioinformatics techniques in the investigation.
CONFERENCE/ PRESENTATIONS
Oral
 Amanda M. Icazatti-Burtell, F. Pacheco, L. Villagrasa, J. Rivera. “ Isolation,
Purification, and Characterization of Gemeos and Isinaayosferti,
bacteriophages isolated in Tropical Soils”. April 2014. University of Puerto
Rico, Cayey Campus.
 Amanda M. Icazatti- Burtell, F. Pacheco. “Solar Disinfection for Water
Purification”. RISE Program Undergraduate Research Symposium. May 16,
2014. University of Puerto Rico, Cayey Campus.

3. HONORS, AWARDS, AND RECOGNITIONS
 Killam Fellowship Award for one semester in the open competition for
exchange students. – April 2014
 Member of the Honor Roll at the University of Puerto Rico, Cayey Campus -
2013 & 2014
 “El Nuevo Día” Newspaper contest award winner under the category of
Health for my voluntary project at Santa Teresa Jornet Asylum’s dental
facility. Price consisted in $1,000 cash, which I donated to the Asylum to
continue with the project and a trip to Toronto, Canada with the other
winners. – May 2012
 First place in Spanish Oratory contest in the category of Originals- March
2012
 “Mayra Febles” Award for originality in the written piece for the Spanish
Oratory Contest- March 2012
 Scholarship from the Municipality of Caguas for Science and Technology
Students- 2012/2013
 Caguas Coop Scholarship 2011/ 2012
WORK EXPERIENCE
 “Contemporánea” Book Store: Summer 2013
Among my responsibilities were the sale of school textbooks, processing
telephone and email book orders from beginning to end, follow--‐ up on
back--‐ orders to close open requests in the system. Provide total quality
customer service.
REFERENCES
 Prof. Edwin Vázquez
University of Puerto Rico, Cayey Campues
(787) 738-2161
edwin.vazquez4@upr.edu