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Arelys Rosado
4725 Sheboygan Avenue #229
Phone: (787) 220-3293 Email: arosado@wisc.edu
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OBJECTIVE
To seek position in the growing organization where I can utilize my innovative ideas, experience
for accomplishing the projects in the field of biotechnology and chemical biology. I would like to
exploit my potential, quality of education and sense of responsibility for amplifying the profit of the
company and elevating the reputation of the company.
QUALIFICATION SUMM AR Y
•Over 7+ years of hands-on experience in multidisciplinary scientific background including polymer and inorganic compound synthesis, purification, and characterization; general microbiology
and molecular biology; fluorescence lifetime and anisotropy, steady-state spectroscopy
•Excellent verbal and written communication and organization skills
•Successfully manage time and multiple projects; set priorities and meet deadlines demonstrated
over several leadership positions
LABORATORY SKILLS
Chemical Synthesis: Polymers and inorganic compounds
Analytical and physical spectroscopy: Time-resolved fluorescence lifetime and anisotropy;
steady-state spectroscopy. Electrochemistry (Square Wave and Cyclic Voltammetry). UV-Vis. FTIR. Atomic Force Microscopy. Chromatography (Silica, Alumina, Sephadex and Thin Layer
Chromatography)
Molecular biology and microbiology: Media preparation and cell culturing techniques. Plasmid
preparation, digest analysis, DNA sequencing. In-vitro transcription/translation system. E.coli cellextract. tRNA aminoacylation and derivatization. DNA modification. Electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE,
native, agarose)
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Chemical Biology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA, September, 2010-December,
2015
B.S. Chemistry, University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras, San Juan, PR, May 2010
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant, UW-Madison; Madison, Wi — June 2010-Present
•Performed experiments to study the co-translational protein folding on the cell using FRET
measurement to determine the degree of compaction of ribosome-bound nascent proteins
•Incorporated fluorophores at specific sites co-translationally and measured and analyzed steadystate and time-resolved frequency-domain fluorescence and anisotropy
Research Assistant, UPR-Rio Piedras; San Juan, PR — June 2006-August 2010
•Conducted research on the development of an electrochemical DNA biosensor for Salmonella
detection
•Immobilized DNA sequences over a polymer films and characterized by AFM, XPS and electrochemical techniques
Research Assistant, Columbia University; New York, NY — June 2008-August 2008
•Study the interplay between bacterial and viral transcription termination factor NusA
Research Assistant, UPENN; Philadelphia, PA — June 2007-August 2007
•Study the temperature dependence of domain polarization on BaTiO₃ thin film and single crystal
using AFM
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PUBLICATIONS
Madeline Díaz Serrano, Arelys Rosado, Joselyn del Pilar, Esther Vega and Ana R. Guadalupe.
“Design, Construction and Analytical Characterization of a DNA Sensor for the Detection of
Salmonella”, Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering, 2008, 98, 448-449.
Madeline Díaz Serrano, Arelys Rosado, Joselyn del Pilar, Melvin Arias and Ana R.
Guadalupe.”A Polymer-Based Electrochemical DNA Biosensor for Salmonella: Preparation,
Characterization and Calibration”, Electroanalysis, Manuscript Accepted January 2011.
SELECTED PRESENTATIONS (2 OUT OF 13)
Protein Folding Consortium Workshop, Berkley California, June 2011
Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students, St. Louis, Missouri, November
2011
TEACHING AND LEADERS HIP SKILLS
Teaching Assistant, Department of Chemistry, Fall 2010
•Provided technical advice to 50 students working on basic laboratory techniques
•Applied different teaching strategies to insure progress of each individual
•Created an environment conductive for teamwork and cooperation
Recruiter, Department of Chemistry, 2010-2012
•Attended three national conferences to recruit Chemistry prospective students
•Helped organize and bring the recruitment material
•Talked to prospective students about what the department and university have to offer
•Provided follow-up with the prospective students afterwards
Translator, First Baptist Church of Caguas, Puerto Rico, 2008
•Organized a missionary trip to Chile
•Arranged activities for 30+ people in a wide range of ages
•Provided consecutive or simultaneous translation between languages (Spanish and English) for
two consecutive weeks
•Translated 25+ documents and other materials from Spanish to English and vice versa
Board of Directors (Treasurer), First Baptist Church of Caguas, Puerto Rico, 2003-2007
•Developed and oversaw weekly meetings for 30+ teenagers and young adults; double the number of members by the end of my term
•Verified accuracy of transmittals; issued receipt noting appropriate account number. Clarified
cash balancing and transmittal procedures
•Arranged several fundraiser activities. Balanced total cash and checks received to receipts; deposit with bank and recorded final statement
COMPUTER AND LANGUAG E SKILLS
Solid background in Microsoft Office, Mac iWork, EndNote, instrument control and data acquisition software
Spanish (native language)
English (fully proficient with excellent oral and communication skills)
SELECTED HONORS AND AWARDS (2 OUT OF 6)
Biotechnology Training Program Graduate Research Fellows, UW-Madison, 2011-Present
NIH-RISE Undergraduate Research Fellows, UPR-Rio Piedras, 2006-2010