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This curriculum vitae summarizes Julio G. Soto's career. He has over 30 years of experience in academia, including as a professor of biology, director of multiple research and education programs, and administrator. He has secured over $4 million in grant funding, published numerous papers, and served on national review panels.

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1 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
2 • 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:
3 • 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
4 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
5 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
6 • 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.
7 • 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
8 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,
9 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.
10 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 lung colonization and cell migration with the disintegrin Crotatroxin 2 isolated
11 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.
12 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

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Soto CV 2016

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    1 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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    2 • Managed theacquisition 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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    3 • Managed 9faculty 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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    4 Assessment Grant 2010-2012 NSFResearch 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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    5 José State University. IACUCExperience (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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    6 • Communication skillsacross 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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    7 • SJSU facultyreceived 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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    8 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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    9 evaluating, and implementinga 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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    10 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 lung colonization and cell migration with the disintegrin Crotatroxin 2 isolated
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    11 from the venomof 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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    12 Honors Received 2015 PresidentialAward 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