Celeste L. Amadei, Ph.D., M.S. Email & Phone Number

Vienna, Virginia, United States

Manage products, client accounts, company communications, main office, events & marketing, grantsand collaborations.

Miami, FL

Zafar Nawaz Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.The role of E6-associated protein in neurodevelopmental disorders. Headed multi-institution IRB-approved clinical study for autism biomarkers and diagnostics.Clinical mentorship by Michael Alessandri, Center for Autism and Related Disabilities/Intensive Behavioral Intervention.

Bay Habor Islands, FL

Managed flow of 3-physician back office including other medical assistants, performed medical documentation within Agastha custom dermatology EMR, processed incoming/outgoing pathology and documentation, notified patients of pathology results, prepared patients/equipment and assisted in medical and cosmetic procedures and surgeries, assisted in patient.

Jacksonville, Florida Area

Performed medical coding (ICD-9, CPT, HCPCS) and documentation within AllScripts EMR. Trained new employees.

Charlottesville, Virginia Area

Analyzed and presented fMRI data from focused ultrasound and autism patients using FSL-TBSS.

Charlottesville, Virginia Area

Designed and implemented group exercise and music classes for outpatients. Assisted in occupational and recreational therapy sessions. Formed therapeutic bonds.

Fairfax, Virginia

Designed and implemented group exercise classes, occupational therapy seminars, and music classes for inpatients. Assisted in occupational and recreational therapy sessions. Formed therapeutic bonds.

Burke, VA

Assisted in outpatient visits, inpatient care, surgical procedures, radiology, dental cleanings, cleaning and sterilizing areas and equipment; created surgical/anesthesia notes and documentation; dispensed and administered medications; ran labs including urinalysis, fecal analysis, CBC, Chem 16, heartworm, etc.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Assisted in neurosurgery and MRI scans, performed brain infusions, coded behaviors, analyzed data, trained non-human primates and rats, presented findings.

University Of California, Berkeley

Performed psychological screening of potential study participants, maintained Excel database, corresponded with and scheduled participants, edited protocols.

University Of California, Berkeley

Coded data, analyzed data within SPSS, performed study protocols including obtaining DNA samples and blood pressures.

Bethesda, Maryland

Maintained cell lines, performed protocols to cryogenically freeze and unfreeze samples, obtained patient blood specimens, performed study protocols including pipetting, plating, cell counts, centrifuging, flow cytometry, western blot, etc.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biochemistry And Molecular Biology With Distinction In Translational Science, 3.888

Activities and Societies: Founder and President of Women in Biomedical Science

Medicine

Activities and Societies: UVA Psychiatry Student Interest Group, American Academy of Neurology, Medical Students of Virginia, American.

Master Of Science (Ms), Pharmacology

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Psychology (With Pre-Medical Coursework)

Activities and Societies: UC Women's Chorale

Tj High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: President of Students for a Free Tibet, Secretary and Co-Historian of Choir Council, Chamber Choir