CURRICULUM VITAE
Allison Milchanowski Yabroff, Ph.D.
ayabroff@cerritos.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
2006-Present
Faculty, Department of Biology, Cerritos Community College. Teach and develop
lecture and laboratory courses in both Molecular Biology and Genetics, and Introductory
Biology.
2006
Adjunct Biology Instructor, Life Sciences Department, Santa Monica College. Teach and
develop Introduction to Biology lecture and laboratory for allied health and non-majors.
2006
Adjunct Biology Instructor, Life Sciences Department, Pierce College, Woodland Hills,
California. Teach and develop Introduction to Biology lecture for allied health and nonmajors.
2005-2006
Adjunct Biology Instructor, Department of Biological Sciences, Los Angeles Valley
College. Teach and develop Introduction to Biology lecture and laboratory for allied
health and non-majors.
2004-2005
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
2004-2005
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 alpha2 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, National Institute of Drug
Abuse, Baltimore, Maryland.
PUBLICATIONS
Chen, J., Call, G.B., Milchanowski, A.B., URCFG, Banerjee, U.B. (2005) DiscoveryBased 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 alterations
in alpha2-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., IruelaArispe, 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 (2001-2002).
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.