1. October 13th
, 2014
CURRICULUM VITAE
CARMEN ALICIA AGUIRRE
14015 42nd
Ave N Plymouth, MN 55446
(952)-406-0481
caguirre@css.edu
IDENTIFYING INFORMATION
Education
Degree Institution Date Degree Granted
B.S./B.A.
[Biochemistry/Biology]
College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN
May 9th
, 2015
Certifications, Licenses
Certified Nursing Assistant
Emergency Medical Technician License
CPR-CERTIFICATION Health Care Professional level
Academic Experiences
General Chemistry Supplemental Instructor 09/2012-05/2013
General Biology Teaching Assistant 09/2013-01/2014
Anatomy and Physiology Teaching Assistant 09/2013-5/9/2015
Upper Division Biology, Chemistry, Physics Tutor 09/2014-5/9/2015
Bacteriophage Genomics Teaching Assistant 09/2014-5/9/2015
[College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN]
Elementary School Math Tutor 11/2014-5/9/2015
[Myers Wilkens Elementary Duluth, MN]
Clinical/Hospital Experiences
Patient Care Volunteer (Candy Striper) 09/2011-05/2013
Hospice Volunteer 09/2013-05/2015
[St. Luke’s Hospital Duluth, MN]
Clinical Shadowing Experiences
Emergency Department (Dr. Juhn Han) 02/2012
[St. Luke’s Hospital Duluth, MN]
Urology (Dr. Matthew Emme) 07/2012
[St. Luke’s Hospital Duluth, MN]
Gastroenterology (Dr Max Miranda) 09/2012-05/2015
[St. Luke’s Hospital Duluth, MN]
Rheumatology (Dr. Bryce Binstadt) 05/2013-08/2013
[Amplatz Children’s Hospital Minneapolis, MN]
Primary Care (Dr. Robyn Tabibi) 07/2014
[Health East Clinic St. Paul, MN]
Nephrology (Dr. Sandra Popham) 10/2014
[St. Luke’s Hospital Duluth, MN]
VIDA Medical Mission Clinic (Dr Mario Celedon) 12/2014-01/2015
[Liberia, Costa Rica]
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VIDA Medical Mission Clinic (Dr Rebecca Naressi) 12/2014-01/2015
[Liberia, Costa Rica]
VIDA Medical Mission Clinic (Dr Eimy Pinto) 08/2015
[Massaya, Nicaragua]
VIDA Medical Mission Clinic (Dr Elena Vargas) 08/2015
[Diriamba, Nicaragua]
Georgetown Transplant Surgery Specialist (Dr Peter Abrams) 10/2015-Current
[Georgetown, Washington D.C]
HONORS AND AWARDS
5th
Annual SEA-PHAGES Symposium-Howard Hughes Medical Institution (05/2013)
Undergraduate Oral Presenter Award
74th
Annual American Microbiology Society Conference (10/2014)
Undergraduate Oral Presenter Award
College of Saint Scholastica Senior Awards (05/2015)
Senior Leadership Award Finalist
Outstanding Senior Researcher Award
Biology Department Award
Suma Cum Laude
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Research Student, College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, Minnesota 01/2012-05/2012
Project: Improving Delivery of General Chemistry Concepts by Transforming Current Laboratory
Techniques
Supervisor: Kelsey Dawson
Lab Technician, Richwood Winery Callaway, Minnesota 05/2012-08/2012
Project: Wine Making
Supervisor: Penny Aguirre
Research Student, College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, Minnesota 09/2012-12/2012
Project: Mycobacteriophage ZygoTaiga: Isolation and Purification
Supervisor: Dr. Daniel Westholm
Research Student, College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, Minnesota 09/2012-05/2013
Project: RNA-i C-elegan Genomics Project
Supervisor: Dr. Kara Thoemke
Research Student, College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, Minnesota 01/2013-05/2013
Project: Mycobacteriophage ZygoTaiga: Genomic Analysis of a Novel C1 Cluster Phage
Supervisor: Dr. Daniel Westholm
Research Student, University of Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota 05/2013-08/2013
Project: Engineering of a tagged TCR to aid in detection of dual TCR T-cells
Supervisor: Dr. Bryce Binstadt
Research Student, College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, Minnesota 09/2013-05/2014
Project: Comparative Genomics and Proteomics of Three Mycobacteriophage Isolated from Soil in
the Western Lake Superior Region
Supervisor: Dr. Daniel Westholm
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Research Student, College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, Minnesota 09/2013-05/2014
Project: RNA-i C-elegan Genomics Project
Supervisor: Dr. Kara Thoemke
Research Student, University of Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota 05/2014
08/2014
Project: Engineering of a snorkel tagged TCR to aid in detection of dual TCRαT-cells
Supervisor: Dr. Bryce Binstadt
Research Student, College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, Minnesota 09/2014-05/2015
Project: Genomic Analysis and Comparative Proteomics of Temperate Mycobacteriophages,
Reveals Structural Proteins improving mechanistic understanding of host infection.
Supervisor: Dr. Daniel Westholm
Research Student, College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, Minnesota 09/2014-05/2015
Project: RNA-i C-elegan Genomics Project
Supervisor: Dr. Kara Thoemke
Research Assistant, Georgetown University Washington, DC 09/2015-Current
Project: Protease Inhibitors, Dimer Mutants, Reporter Virus, Wolbachia Infected Mosquitos
Supervisor: Dr Radhakrishnan Padmanabhan
Research Assistant, Georgetown University Washington, DC 11/2015-Current
Project: OCT Technology to Assess Likelihood of ATN in Cadaver Donor Kidneys
Supervisor: Dr Peter Andrews
PUBLICATIONS
Annotated Mycobacteriophage ZygoTaiga Genome
GenBank: KM881426.1
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nuccore/KM881426?
ordinalpos=1&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Sequence.Sequence_ResultsPanel.Sequence_RVDo
cSum
Abstract: Genomic Analysis and Comparative Proteomics of Temperate Mycobacteriophages,
Reveals Structural Proteins improving mechanistic understanding of host infection.
(In Preperation)
Whole genome comparison of a large collection of mycobacteriophages reveals a continuum of
phage genetic diversity. (eLife)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ew9fx4gi43zkdlv/eLIFE%201-9-15submitted.pdf?dl=0
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PRESENTATIONS
5th
Annual SEA-PHAGES Symposium Poster Presentation
Howard Hughes Medical Institution at Janaelia Farms
Washington D.C., Virginia
05/2013
Author(s): Carmen Aguirre and Olivia Krejcarek
Presentation: Mycobacteriophage ZygoTaiga: Isolation, Purification and Genomic Analysis of a
Novel C1 Cluster Phage
Summer Research Program Poster Presentation
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
08/2013
Author(s): Carmen Aguirre
Presentation: Engineering of a tagged TCR to aid in detection of dual TCR T-cells
McNair Poster Presentation
College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, Minnesota
09/2013
Author(s): Carmen Aguirre
Presentation: Engineering of a tagged TCR to aid in detection of dual TCR T-cells
Summer Research Program Poster Presentation
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
08/2014
Author(s): Carmen Aguirre
Presentation: Engineering of a snorkel tagged TCR to aid in detection of dual TCRα T-cells
McNair Poster Presentation
College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, Minnesota
09/2014
Author(s): Carmen Aguirre
Presentation: Engineering of a snorkel tagged TCR to aid in detection of dual TCRα T-cells
Oral Presentations, 5th
Annual SEA-PHAGES Symposium
Howard Hughes Medical Institution at Janaelia Farms
Washington D.C., Virginia
05/2013
Presentation: Mycobacteriophage ZygoTaiga: Isolation and Purification and Genomic Analysis of
a Novel C1 Cluster Phage
Oral Presentations, 74th
Annual American Microbiology Society Conference
American Microbiology Society University of Wisconsin Superior
Superior, Wisconsin
10/2014
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Presentation: Genomic Analysis and Comparative Proteomics of Temperate Mycobacteriophages,
Reveals Structural Proteins improving mechanistic understanding of host infection.
Oral Presentations and abstract publication Minnesota Private College Scholar Showcase
Minneapolis Capitol Building
Minneapolis, MN
12/12/2014
Author(s): Carmen Aguirre
Presentation: Genomic Analysis and Comparative Proteomics of Temperate Mycobacteriophages,
Reveals Structural Proteins improving mechanistic understanding of host infection.
Oral Presentation National Conference on Undergraduate Research
Eastern Washington University
Spokane, Washington
4/16/15-4/18/15
Author: Carmen Aguirre
Presentation: Genomic Analysis and Comparative Proteomics of Temperate Mycobacteriophages,
Reveals Structural Proteins improving mechanistic understanding of host infection.
TEACHING AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
Hartley Nature Center Instructor
Hartley Nature Center Duluth, MN
Position: Environmental Instructor (volunteer)
10/2011-05/2012
Lesson Plans: Invasive species, native species, botany exploration, conservation practices
Tasks: Develop Lesson Plans, Hold Classes, Attend Meetings
Spanish Service
Calvary Lutheran Church
Position: Sunday school Instructor
05/2012-08/2012, 05/2013-08/2013, 05/2014-08/2014
Tasks: Create Lesson Plans, Meetings with Administration
General Chemistry Supplemental Instructor
Center for Academic Success
Position: Instructor (paid)
09/2012-05/2013
Lesson Plans: General Chemistry
Tasks: Develop Lesson Plans, Hold Classes, Attend Meetings
Lowell and Myer’s Wilkens Elementary Schools
Jump into Science Club with College of Saint Scholastica
Position: Club President (volunteer)
09/2012-current
Lesson plans (Grade K-5): General Biology, General Chemistry, Ecology, Anatomy, Physiology,
Physical Science, Earth Science, Animal Biology
Tasks: Develop Lesson Plans, Communicate with Teachers, Lead Meetings, Plan Trips, Gather
materials and resources
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6. October 13th
, 2014
Anatomy and Physiology Interactive Review Sessions
Biology Department College of Saint Scholastica
Position: Instructor (volunteer)
09/2014-current
Lesson Plans: Anatomy, Physiology, Systems Review, Neuron Firing, Histology, Lymphatic
System, Vascular system, Gas exchange
Tasks: Develop Lesson Plans, Communicate with Teachers, Lead Meetings
COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES
Lakeview Christian Academy
College of Saint Scholastica Bio-Chem Club
Position: Science Fair Judge
11/2013
Tasks: Review Projects, Give Feedback
South Ridge Elementary School
College of Saint Scholastica
Position: Science Fair Judge
02/2014
Tasks: Reviewing projects, Tally Scores, Mentor Students
Jump into Science Club
College of Saint Scholastica (Myer’s Wilkens and Lowell Elementary Schools Duluth, MN)
Position: President and Founder
01/2013-05/2015
Tasks: Organizing Meetings, Applying for Funding, Creating Lesson Plans, Organizing All
School Events, Organizing Classroom Visits, Meeting with STEM Representatives
Vida Volunteer Experience
Vida Volunteer Organization (Costa Rica, Nicaragua)
Position: Campus Coordinator (Total 3 trips)
01/2015-Current
Tasks: Find Group Funding, Organize Trips, Find Medical Supplies, Attend Trips, Host Clinic,
. Organize community home visits, Hold Orientation for New Volunteers,
Mission of Mercy Dental Service
Mission of Mercy (Mankato, Duluth, Washington DC)
Position: Translator, Medical Triage Team, EMT
07/2014, 07/2015, & 11/2015
Tasks: Translate English to Spanish, Take Vitals, Escort Patients, Charting
Updated 04/03/146

7. October 13th
, 2014
Anatomy and Physiology Interactive Review Sessions
Biology Department College of Saint Scholastica
Position: Instructor (volunteer)
09/2014-current
Lesson Plans: Anatomy, Physiology, Systems Review, Neuron Firing, Histology, Lymphatic
System, Vascular system, Gas exchange
Tasks: Develop Lesson Plans, Communicate with Teachers, Lead Meetings
COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES
Lakeview Christian Academy
College of Saint Scholastica Bio-Chem Club
Position: Science Fair Judge
11/2013
Tasks: Review Projects, Give Feedback
South Ridge Elementary School
College of Saint Scholastica
Position: Science Fair Judge
02/2014
Tasks: Reviewing projects, Tally Scores, Mentor Students
Jump into Science Club
College of Saint Scholastica (Myer’s Wilkens and Lowell Elementary Schools Duluth, MN)
Position: President and Founder
01/2013-05/2015
Tasks: Organizing Meetings, Applying for Funding, Creating Lesson Plans, Organizing All
School Events, Organizing Classroom Visits, Meeting with STEM Representatives
Vida Volunteer Experience
Vida Volunteer Organization (Costa Rica, Nicaragua)
Position: Campus Coordinator (Total 3 trips)
01/2015-Current
Tasks: Find Group Funding, Organize Trips, Find Medical Supplies, Attend Trips, Host Clinic,
. Organize community home visits, Hold Orientation for New Volunteers,
Mission of Mercy Dental Service
Mission of Mercy (Mankato, Duluth, Washington DC)
Position: Translator, Medical Triage Team, EMT
07/2014, 07/2015, & 11/2015
Tasks: Translate English to Spanish, Take Vitals, Escort Patients, Charting
Updated 04/03/146