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Education: Allegheny College, Meadville PA BS, Psychology/Neuroscience  Thesis: The Analgesic Efficacy of Tricyclic Antidepressants  Alden Scholar University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh PA Graduate School of Public Health (QPA: 4.0)- 12 credit hours completedCertified Manager of Animal Resources, 2011Registered Laboratory Animal TechnologistCurrent Employment: Associate Director, Division of Laboratory Resources, University of PittsburghSkills: Team Leadership, Change Management, 15 year's Experience in Research Facility ManagementAbbreviated Summary of Presentations: Mcdonald, K., & Hofmann, K (2016). Reducing Social Housing Complications in Adult Female New Zealand White Rabbits through Application of Male Rabbit Urine. Presented at the 67th National AALAS Meeting, Charlotte, NC. Curci, C & McDonald, K (2016). Transcending Challenges through a Restructure: Fostering Autonomy and Comminication using Cross-Functional Technician Lead Teams. Presented at the 67th National AALAS Meeting, Charlotte, NC. McDonald, K., & Mock L (2015). The Effects of Single Use Huts and Exercise Wheels on Stereotyped Behaviors in Mice. Presented at the 66th National AALAS Meeting, Phoenix, AZ.McDonald, K. (2014) Intermittent Mock Box Programs: Improving Technicians’ Ability to Locate Missing Food and Water, 65th National AALAS Meeting, San Antonio Texas. Mcdonald K., Mihalik, M., & Bihler, L (2013). Going Green and Staying Clean: Using Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide as a Disinfectant in Rodent Facilities. Presented at the 64th National AALAS Meeting, Baltimore, MD. McDonald, K., & Liniger P. (2011). Using Surveys to Identify Employee Injury Risks and Effective Engineering Controls. Presented at the 62nd National AALAS Meeting, San Diego, CA. McDonald, K., & Scales, N. (2011). Using Total Quality Management Techniques to Establish an Effective Rodent Husbandry Training Program. 3rd place award winner at the 62nd National AALAS Meeting, San Diego, CA.