Kiersten Giusto, Phd, C (Ascp) Email & Phone Number

Portland, Ct, Us

Portland, Ct, Us

Waterbury, Ct, Us

• Supervisor of Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, and Hematology• Responsible for proficiency testing assignment and review, quality control review, policy and procedure development and review.• Successfully evaluated, validated, and implemented new urinalysis, coagulation and blood gas analyzers in the span of 1 year. • Demonstrated ability in troubleshooting quality control issues affecting results and proficiency testing.

Waterbury, Ct, Us

• Medical laboratory technologist with one year experience in a hospital chemistry laboratory.• Executed and analyzed tests in areas including chemistry, coagulation, and urinalysis.• Demonstrated ability to communicate test results effectively with physicians and nursing staff as a member of an interdisciplinary team.• Operated and calibrated an assortment of laboratory/testing equipment to ensure quality results.• Demonstrated ability to work in a busy lab environment running stat and routine testing while maintaining lab equipment, troubleshooting instrument problems, and training new employees.

Farmington, Connecticut, Us

Principal Investigator: Christine Finck, MD• Project: Use of Various Patient-Specific Stem Cell Populations for Treatment of Pediatric Lung Disease• Developed in vivo murine models to study hyperoxia induced bronchopulmonary dysplasia.• Worked on developing the potential of stem cells and exosomes in treating bronchopulmonary dysplasia in premature infants.

Queens, Ny, Us

Title: Inhibition of Sphingosine Kinase Attenuates the Pro-inflammatory Response in In Vitro, In Vivo, and Ex Vivo Models of Inflammation Induced Preterm BirthPrincipal Investigator: Dr. Sandra E. Reznik, MD, PhD. Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Women's Health, Bronx, NY 10461. Saint John's University, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Queens, NY 11439Project Aim: The overarching aim of this work is to test the hypothesis that inhibition ofsphingosine kinase prevents inflammation induced preterm birth, using in vitro, in vivo andex vivo models.

Queens, Ny, Us

•Lab instructor of Anatomy and Physiology, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, and Biotechnology labs for Pharmacy, Physician assistant, and Toxicology students.•Prepared course materials and developed course learning objectives.•Managed and trained Teaching Assistants (TAs).

Queens, Ny, Us

•Assistant teacher of Anatomy and Physiology, Medicinal Chemistry, and Pharmacology laboratory classed for Pharmacy and Physician assistant students.•Demonstrated the handling and care of small laboratory animals such as mice and administration of pharmacological agents by different routes.

Fellowship in a colloidal and Surface chemistry laboratory• Research involved control of crystal nucleation using soft templates at the microdroplet level• Utilized a broad range of surface science techniques including micropipet manipulation andanalysis of interfacial phenomena

Research involved developing innovative ways to deliver pain medication for post-operativepain management. Gained valuable experience in an industry R&D laboratoryIntegrated into a research group to add new perspectives to an ongoing project

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Pharmacology

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Biochemistry