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Marcela Marrero

Marcela Marrero

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Dairy Production Specialist at Zoetis Inc.

  • Education

    • CROEM

      2006 - 2009
      Middle School Diploma, High School Diploma Advanced Math and Sciences A

      Boarding School Specialized in Mathematics and Sciences

    • University of Florida

      2017 - 2021
      Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Animal Sciences

      Dissertation title: "Manipulation of the serotonergic pathway enhances adaptive immune system development in dairy calves."

    • University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

      2015 - 2017
      Master’s Degree Animal Sciences A

      Activities and Societies: - National Dairy FARM Program evaluator - ARPAS member - ARPAS exam review instructor for undergraduate students - Laboratory Instructor for undergraduates, Conducted Subclinical Mastitis Research Thesis Description: Researching the use of infrared thermography as a discriminatory tool to detect and identify bacteria causing subclinical mastitis.Performed: Bacterial cultures and PCR to identify mastitis-causing bacteria, correlated the infrared thermography temperature to the mastitis-causing bacteria. Engaged with farmers and delivered results and recommendations for better milk quality.

    • University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

      2009 - 2014
      Bachelor’s Degree Animal Sciences

      Activities and Societies: Dairy Research Center Management Assistant, Veterinary Assistant, Band and Orchestra- viola player, Pre-Vet Circle Volunteered at a veterinary clinic. Played viola in the University's Orchestra.

  • Experience

    • University Orchestra

      Aug 2011 - May 2013
      Viola Player

      Weekly practices. 3 or more concerts per semester. Represent the University of Puerto Rico at important social or political events.

    • University of Puerto Rico- Research Dairy Farm

      Jun 2012 - Dec 2014
      Research and Farm Management Assistant

      Assisted with farm management.

    • William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute

      May 2013 - Aug 2013
      Farm Management Intern

      Learned about dairy farm management and delivered weekly seminars summarizing latest research related to milk production and crop science. Gained experience in calf management, milking parlor management, crop planting and harvesting, and assessment of dairy health management. Gained experience in dairy cattle showmanship (New York County Fair).

    • University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

      Jan 2015 - Jul 2017

      Organized and coordinated meetings with Laboratory Instructors. Maintained laboratory sessions up to date and provided lecture materials and reagents. Taught theory of animal science to undergraduate students. Provided hands-on experiences on common husbandry practice in dairy cattle, swine, rabbits, beef cattle, and poultry management. Taught ruminant nutrition to undergraduates specifically providing laboratory techniques to determine feed quality. I also taught biology sciences to undergraduates, including laboratory sections.

      • Ruminant Nutrition Laboratory Coordinator

        Jan 2017 - Jul 2017

      • Laboratory Instructor

        Jan 2015 - May 2017

    • University of Florida

      May 2016 - Aug 2016
      Summer Research Intern

      Conducted a cow heat stress trial.Activities included: blood sample collection for total protein and hematocrit analyses, daily feeding and evaluation of feed intake using the Calan Gate System daily rectal temperature and respiration rates assessment. Assisted in mammary gland biopsy surgeries to evaluate gene expression of mammary gland involution related genes.

    • University of Florida

      Aug 2020 - Aug 2021

      My research focuses on uncovering the role of serotonin in the immune system of dairy calves, and I collaborate with various laboratories to help determine the efficacy of vaccine adjuvants in swine models and the incidence of metritis in dairy cows.Published findings as author in peer-reviewed scientific journals including Scientific Reports, Domestic Animal Endocrinology, and Journal of Applied Animal Science.As a co-author published in Journal of Dairy Science and Scientific Reports. Show less

      • Graduate Research Assistant - Preeminance Fellow

        Aug 2017 - Aug 2021

      • Vice President for the Animal Sciences Graduate Student Association

        Aug 2020 - Jun 2021

    • Zoetis Inc.

      Jun 2021 - now
      Dairy Production Specialist

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Animal Care and Use

      IACUC
      May 2016

    • FARM

      National Dairy Farm Program
      Feb 2016

    • Management of Chemical Waste Generated in Academic Labs: 40 CFR 262 Sub-K

      Sept 2015

    • ARPAS

      American Registry Of Professional Animal Scientists
      Jul 2015

    • B2B Sales Strategy: Pre-call Prep for Virtual or In-Person Deals

      LinkedIn
      Mar 2023
      View certificate certificate

    • Artificial Insemination Certified

      Select Sires Inc.
      Jul 2013

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Marcela Marrero
      Purina Animal Nutrition Graduate Student Poster: 2nd place Ph.D. Division American Dairy Science Association Jun 2020
    • Awarded to Marcela Marrero
      Editor's Choice Journal of Applied Animal Science 2020
    • Awarded to Marcela Marrero
      Teaching Assistant Award University of Florida Graduate School 2019
    • Awarded to Marcela Marrero
      Bertha M Cornett scholarship: Recipient University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Aug 2018
    • Awarded to Marcela Marrero
      Graduate School Pre-eminance Award Animal Science Department - UF Mar 2017
    • Awarded to Marcela Marrero
      Samuel Bacherov Award University of Puerto Rico 2016
    • Awarded to Marcela Marrero
      SOPCA 3rd Place Poster Competition Annual Meeting of the Puerto Rican Society of Agricultural Sciences (SOPCA) 2015

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Veterinary Assistant

      Issued by Miradero Clinic
      Miradero ClinicAssociated with Marcela Marrero

    • Judge

      Issued by Middle School Science Fair on Jan 2020
      Middle School Science FairAssociated with Marcela Marrero

    • Lactation Booth

      Issued by Family Day at the Dairy Farm - University of Florida on Jan 2018
      Family Day at the Dairy Farm - University of FloridaAssociated with Marcela Marrero