Leslie A. Sandusky
99 Winthrop Avenue Apt C  Albany, NY 12203
509-531-1212  Sandusky.Leslie@gmail.com
EDUCATION
State University of New York at Albany
Program: Ph. D. in Biopsychology
Estimated Graduation: 2013
Washington State University at Tri-Cities
Full-Time Non-matriculated student taking Biology, Chemistry, and
Psychology courses
August 2008-May 2009
The College of Saint Rose, Albany, New York
Program: Psychology/Clinical Counseling
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Awarded: May 2008
Overall GPA: 3.7
Psychology GPA: 3.7
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
August 2009 –
Present
McNay Research Lab
State University of New York at Albany
Supervisor: Ewan McNay, Ph.D.
Currently investigating the role of zinc homeostasis and the
Insulin Regulated Aminopeptidase (IRAP) in memory
enhancement in a Type II Diabetic animal model. Design
experiments, perform surgeries, analyze microdialysis and
blood samples, and review literature in my field daily.
Upcoming summer project with mentor Dr. Robert W. Flint
on the neurochemical changes involved in memory
consolidation and reconsolidation.
August 2007 –
May 2008
Directed Research
The College of Saint Rose
Supervisor: Robert Flint, Ph.D.
Conducted research in the area of restraint and predator
stress on rats. Comparing the effects of restraint stress and
predator stress on elevated plus maze performance.
Participated in weekly meetings that consist of idea
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development, methodology, statistical analyses, and subject
assessment and treatment.
August 2007 –
May 2008
Senior Seminar
The College of Saint Rose
Supervisor: Nancy Dorr, Ph.D.
Conducted research in the area of the reconsolidation process
of traumatic memories involved with Post-Traumatic Stress
Disorder. Process included an experimental research project
in which rats were induced into a PTSD state then
administered a protein-synthesis inhibitor in attempt to
alleviate anxiety symptoms by interfering with the previously
stored traumatic memory.
January 2007 –
May 2007
Research Methods
The College of Saint Rose
Supervisor: Nancy Dorr, Ph.D.
Conducted research in the area of anxiety and depression as it
related to athletes and exercise. Came up with an original
research design and experienced completing a research
project from start to finish. Implemented the study through a
series of questionnaires administered to participants and
analyzed the data through SPSS.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
August 2009May 2010
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Supervisor: Bruce Svare, Ph.D.
Assisted Dr. Bruce Svare in four semester courses of
Introduction to Psychology and two semester courses of
Biopsychology & Behavioral Neuroscience. Administered pop
quizzes and exams, graded research papers and take-home
essay finals. Mentored students through the process of writing
an APA style research paper.
WORK EXPERIENCE
May 2009August 2009
Biological Intern
FLUOR Corporation (Lockheed Martin Corporation)
GPS tagged and tracked radioactive rabbits on private
government sites, as well as assessed radioactive vegetative
concerns.
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August 2005May 2008
Research Assistant, Behavioral and Neuroscience
Laboratory
The College of Saint Rose
Assisted on studies concerning Korsakoff’s Syndrome and
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder using animal models and drug
testing. Administered injections, operated computer-tracking
systems for data collection, and handled/cared for animals.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
2006
Coaching Blackwatch Soccer Association, NY State
Member of several coaches who put on practices for the U-17
girls soccer team
2008
Volunteer at Albany Medical Center
Interacted with young children and their families in the
Children’s ICU receiving chemotherapy and radiation
AWARDS AND HONORS
2008
2008
2005-2008
2004-2005
2007-2008
2004-2008
Graduated Cum Laude, The College of Saint Rose
Regional Research Award, Psi Chi, Eastern Psychological
Association Conference
Psi Chi, Psychology Honors Society, The College of Saint Rose
Dean’s List, The College of Saint Rose
Dean’s List, The College of Saint Rose
NE-10 Commissioner’s Honor Roll
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Dobrowolski, M., Hickey, J. E., Hill, J., Sandusky, L. A., Marino, C. L., & Flint, R.
W., Jr. (2008, March). Pyrithiamine-induced thiamine deficient animal model
of Korsakoff’s syndrome: Effects on anxiety and the impact of D-glucose on
environmental habituation and spatial working memory. Poster presented at
the 79th annual Eastern Psychological Association meeting, Boston, MA.
Hill, J. E., Sandusky, L., & Flint, R. W., Jr. (2007, March). Neonatal protein synthesis
inhibition II: Assessment of object recognition memory, locomotor activity,
open field activity, and environmental habituation in adulthood. Poster
presented at the 78th annual Eastern Psychological Association meeting,
Philadelphia, PA.
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Sandusky, L., Hill, J. E., & Flint, R. W., Jr., (2007, March). Acute protein synthesis
inhibition at gestational day 15 decreases locomotor activity and elevates
anxiety in 32-day-old male and female Long-Evans rats. Poster presented at
the 78th annual Easter Psychological Association meeting, Philadelphia, PA.
Sandusky, L., & Flint, R. W., Jr. (2008, March). Reconsolidation of a traumatic
memory: The effects of cycloheximide on anxiety in an animal model of posttraumatic stress disorder. Poster presented at the 79th annual Eastern
Psychological Association meeting, Boston, MA.
Sandusky, L. A., Hill, J. E., Zirbes, M. J., Marino, C. L., Joppich, H., Valentine, S., &
Flint, R. W., Jr. (2007, April). Protein Synthesis Inhibition with Systemic
Cycloheximide at Postnatal Day 12 Attenuates Neophobia and Enhances
Long-Term Spatial Memory. Poster presented at the 11th annual Northeast
Under/Graduate Research Organization for Neuroscience and the 35th
annual Hunter College Psychology conference, New York City, NY.
Sandusky, L. A., Hill, J. E., Zirbes, M. J., Marino, C. L., Joppich, H., Valentine, S., &
Flint, R. W., Jr. (2007, April). Protein Synthesis Inhibition with Systemic
Cycloheximide at Postnatal Day 12 Attenuates Neophobia and Enhances
Long-Term Spatial Memory. Poster presented at the 78th annual Eastern
Psychological Association conference in Philadelphia, PA.
PUBLICATIONS
Flint, R. W., Jr., Hill, J. E., Sandusky, L. A., & Marino, C. L. (2007). Use of the
pyrithiamine-induced thiamine deficient animal model of Korsakoff’s
syndrome for exploratory research activities in undergraduate physiological
psychology. The Journal of Undergraduate Neuroscience Education, 5(2),
A35-A41.
Flint, R. W., Jr., Joppich, H., Marino, C. L., Sandusky, L. A., Valentine, S., & Hill, J.
E. (2007). Ascertaining the long-term effects of acute systemic neonatal
protein synthesis inhibition on cognition and behavior in Sprague-Dawley
rats (Rattus norvegicus). Proteomics Research Journal. (Cross published as
a chapter in Biological Psychology: Advances in research.)
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Saint Rose Women’s Soccer, The College of Saint Rose, 2004-2008
President of Psi Chi, Psychology Honors Society, The College of Saint Rose, 2007
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REFERENCES
Available upon request
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