Curriculum Vitae
Allison B. Milchanowski, Ph.D.
2366 Life Sciences Building
Los Angeles, CA 90095
W: (310) 825-4708
DrM@mcdb.ucla.edu
EDUCATION
Ph.D., Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology, University of California, Los Angeles. June 2003.
M.A., Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology, University of California, Los Angeles. March 2003.
B.S., Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology, University of California, Los Angeles. June 1998.
TEACHING
2004-present
HHMI Instructor, Academic Coordinator, Lecturer, Department of Molecular, Cell, and Developmental
Biology, University of California, Los Angeles. Teach and develop an undergraduate research laboratory
class aimed at introducing research to undergraduates early in their careers. Design ten week research
project to uncover the function of genes during eye development in Drosophila. Prepare and teach
lecture style classes on basic and complex genetics, computer labs using current genomic tools, and daily
laboratory instruction.
2003-2004
Full-time, tenure track teaching position, Department of Biological Sciences, Community College of
Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada. Teach Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Lecture and
Laboratory, as well as Introductory Biology for allied health majors. Prepare Powerpoint/chalk lectures,
class handouts, and examinations, and maintain WebCT classrooms.
2004
Supervisor and judge for physics event at Nevada State Science Olympiad, Las Vegas, Nevada.
2003-2004
Volunteer presenter and discussion leader, JASON Project XV: Rainforests at the Crossroads, Las
Vegas, Nevada. Developed and presented multimedia display for students grades 4-9 on the biodiversity
of the tropical rainforests in Panama.
2001-2002
Mentored and supervised three first-year graduate students in 10-week research projects. University of
California, Los Angeles.
1999-2003
Mentored and supervised three undergraduates in research projects ranging from 3 months to 2 years.
University of California, Los Angeles.
1999-2001
Private tutor, Genetics and Molecular Biology.
1999-2000
Teaching Apprenticeship, Life Sciences 4, Introduction to Genetics. Fall quarter 1999, fall quarter 2000.
University of California, Los Angeles. Led two-hour discussion sections with 35 students each,
conducted two-hour weekly problem solving sessions with 90 students, wrote test questions, and graded
exams.
UNIVERSITY SERVICE
2003-2004
Committee Member, Core Curriculum Development Committee for Introduction to Cell and Molecular
Biology, Department of Biological Sciences, Community College of Southern Nevada.
2002-2003
Committee Member, Graduate Division Steering Committee, Department of Molecular, Cell, and
Developmental Biology, University of California, Los Angeles.
1999-2002
Department of Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology Representative, Biological Sciences
Council, Graduate Association, University of California, Los Angeles.
SPECIAL TRAINING
2001-2002
“Preparing Future Faculty”, University of California, Los Angeles (Chemistry 272G).
1999
“Teaching Higher Education”, University of California, Los Angeles (MCDB 495).
AWARDS
2003
Award for Graduate Academic Enrichment, Department of Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology,
University of California, Los Angeles.
2002-2003
Chancellor's Dissertation Year Fellowship, University of California, Los Angeles.
1999-2002
Genetics Training Grant, National Institutes of Health.
1998-1999
Chancellor’s Fellowship, University of California, Los Angeles.
1997
Intramural Research Training Award, Clinical Psychobiology Pharmacology Branch, National Institute of
Drug Abuse, Baltimore, Maryland.
1996
Intramural Research Training Award, Brain Imaging Section of Neuroscience Branch, National Institute
of Drug Abuse, Baltimore, Maryland.
RESEARCH
2004-present
Functional genomic screen in Drosophila eye development. Advisor: Utpal Banerjee, Department of
Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology, University of California, Los Angeles.
1998-2003
Characterization of lineage commitment and differentiation in Drosophila hematopoiesis. Advisor: Utpal
Banerjee, Department of Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology, University of California, Los
Angeles.
Winter 1999
Characterization of METH-1/ADAMTS-1 processing. Advisor: Luisa Iruela-Arispe, Department of
Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology, University of California, Los Angeles.
Spring 1999
Used Saccharomyces cerevisiae to study the mechanism of selective protein transport within cells.
Advisor: Gregory Payne, Department of Biological Chemistry, University of California, Los Angeles.
Summer 1997
Neuroendocrine study of the effects of chronic cocaine use on the norepinepherine system in rats,
specifically the 2 receptor. Advisor: Mike Baumann, Clinical Psychobiology Pharmacology Branch,
National Institute of Drug Abuse, Baltimore, Maryland.
1996-1997
Functional analysis of opioid agonists and antagonists binding affinities and their ability to cause
receptor-internalization. Advisor: Christopher Evans, Opioid Research Center, University of California,
Los Angeles.
Summer 1996
High-affinity binding of [3H] epibatidine to rat brain membranes. Advisor: Edith London, Brain Imaging
Section of Neuroscience Branch,
PUBLICATIONS
Chen, J., Call, G.B., Milchanowski, A.B., URCFG, Banerjee, U.B. (2005) Discovery-Based Science
Education: Functional Genomic Dissection in Drosophila by Undergraduate Researchers. PloS Biology.
3(2):e59
.
Milchanowski, A.B., Henkenius, A.L., Narayanan, M., Hartenstein,V., and Banerjee, U. (2004)
Identification and Characterization of Genes Involved in Embryonic Crystal Cell Formation During
Drosophila Hematopoiesis. Genetics. 168: 325-339.
Baumann, M.H., Milchanowski, A.B., and Rothman, R.B. (2004) Evidence for alt
adrenergic receptor sensitivity in rats exposed to repeated cocaine administration. Neuroscience. 125(3)
683-90.
Rodriguez-Manzaneque, J.C., Milchanowski, A.B., Dufour, E.K., Leduc, R., Iruela-Arispe, M.L. (2000)
Characterization of METH-1/ADAMTS-1 processing reveals two distinct active forms. JBC. 275:
33471-33479.
INVITED SPEAKER
Milchanowski, A.B., Jung, S.H., Evans, C.J., Mandal, L., Lebestky, T.J., Hartenstein, V., Banerjee, U.
(2002) Drosophila Hematopoiesis. Department of Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology,
University of California, Los Angeles Annual Retreat. Lake Arrowhead, California.
Milchanowski, A.B., Lebestky, T.J., Hartenstein, V., Banerjee, U. (2001) Lineage Specification of
Drosophila Hematopoiesis. 17th European Drosophila Conference. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Milchanowski, A.B., Lebestky, T.J., Chang, T., Hartenstein, V., Banerjee, U. (2000) Drosophila
Hematopoiesis. Department of Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology, University of California,
Los Angeles Annual Retreat. Ventura, California.
PRESENTATIONS
Milchanowski, A.B., Narayanan, M., Henkenius, A., Hartenstein, V., Banerjee, U., (2003) The
Identification and Characterization of Novel Genes and Pathways Involved in Drosophila melanogaster
Hematopoiesis. International Congress of Genetics. Melbourne, Australia.
Milchanowski, A.B., Lebestky, T.J., Jung, S.-H., Hartenstein, V., Banerjee, U. (2001) Hematopoietic
lineages in Drosophila: the role of lozenge, an AML-1 like protein, Serpent, a GATA factor, and Notch.
FASEB Summer Conference, Hematological Malignancies. Snowmass, Colorado.
Milchanowski, A.B., Wong, E., Lebestky, T., Hartenstein, V., Banerjee, U. (2001) A Novel Screen For
Drosophila Hematopoiesis. Department of Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology, University of
California, Los Angeles Annual Retreat. Ventura, California.
Lebestky, T.J., Milchanowski, A.B., Chang, T., Hartenstein, V., Banerjee, U. (2000) Defining
hematopoietic hierarchies: Srp, Gcm, and Lz define lineage specification in Drosophila hematopoiesis.
41st Annual Drosophila Meeting. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
2002-2005
Sigma Delta Epsilon, Graduate Women in Science, National Honorary Membership Committee.
2002
The Genetics Society of America.
2001-2003
Sigma Delta Epsilon, Graduate Women in Science, Lambda Chapter, Los Angeles, Secretary (20012002).
COMMUNITY SERVICE
2001-present
Volunteer for The Midnight Mission, a homeless shelter and drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility on
Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles. Volunteer duties range from preparing and serving meals to
organizing and managing up to 300 volunteers at large events.
2000-2003
Coach for Special Olympics. Instruct and mentor athletes ranging in age from 8 to 50 with
developmental disabilities including autism, Down Syndrome, attention deficit disorder, and mental
retardation in basketball, tennis, softball, soccer, bocce ball, and track and field events.