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Veronica Perez Taboada

Veronica Perez Taboada

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Graduate Student in the Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. Program (BMS) at University of Florida

  • Education

    • Barry University

      2022 - 2024
      Bachelor's degree Biology, General Senior

      Activities and Societies: Member of the Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society

    • Abundant Life Academy

      2016 - 2020
      High School Diploma

      Class Valedictorian

    • Fairleigh Dickinson University

      2020 - 2022
      Biology, General

      Activities and Societies: Member of the University's Honors Program and of its Admission Committee CRU Club leader

    • University of Florida College of Medicine

      2024 -
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Biomedical Sciences

  • Experience

    • Fairleigh Dickinson University

      Dec 2021 - Jun 2022

      • Registered for Honor Program exclusive classes • Maintained a 3.9 GPA (Minimum requirement of 3.3 GPA) • Reviewed 15+ applications for prospective honor students • Interviewed up to 10 honors applicants to forge personal connections• Evaluated students’ skills, personalities, and goals to match them with specific Honors programs

      • Honors Program Member

        Sept 2020 - Jun 2022

      • Honors Admission Committee Memeber

        Dec 2021 - Apr 2022

    • Abundant Life Academy

      May 2023 - May 2023
      Substitute Teacher

      • Employed classroom management strategies to keep students engaged.• Ensured the safety and well-being of students during lunch and recess periods.• Established and implemented rules for behavior, policies, and procedures to maintain order among students.• Managed the Scholastic Bool fair.

    • Whitehead Institute

      Jun 2023 - Aug 2023
      MIT Undergraduate Summer Researcher

      • Conducted experiments on Drosophila melanogaster embryos using smFISH, SunTag System,Immunofluorescence, Confocal, and Expansion microscopy techniques• Analyzed experimental results with the use of Image J, MathLab, and Jupyter• Presented research findings at a poster session and lab meeting

    • American Society for Microbiology

      Nov 2023 - Nov 2023
      ABRCMS 2023 ePoster Presenter

      Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS)• Participated in the ABRCMS 2023 Conference on November 18th • I presented my poster titled "Function of Aubergine protein in germ granule assembly and translational regulation in Drosophila embryos."

    • American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB)

      Dec 2023 - Dec 2023
      ASCB Cell Bio 2023 Poster Presenter

      • Participated in the ASCB Cell Bio 2023 Conference from December 1st to the 5th in Boston, MA • I presented my poster titled "Function of Aubergine protein in germ granule assembly and translational regulation in Drosophila embryos."

    • Barry University

      Apr 2024 - May 2024

      • Preparation of solutions, microbiological media, and set up of labs in the Biology department• Maintenance and operation of various laboratory equipment• Cleaning, handling, and disposal of chemical and biohazardous waste materials • Directed independent study in GPCR signaling and pharmacology• Investigation of the effects of ubiquitination on GPCR signaling and trafficking• Performing lab experiments and keeping all records in the laboratory notebook• Assisted in the lab setup

      • Biology Tutor

        Jan 2024 - May 2024

      • Laboratory Assistant

        Sept 2022 - May 2024

      • Undergraduate Researcher, Pierre-Yves Lab

        Sept 2022 - May 2024

      • Barry University STEM Symposium 2024 Poster Presenter

        Apr 2024 - Apr 2024

    • Florida International University

      Apr 2024 - Apr 2024
      Life Sciences South Florida STEM Symposium 2024 Speaker

    • University of Florida College of Medicine

      Aug 2024 - now
      Graduate Research Assistant

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens

      CITI Program
      Sept 2023

    • Basic Introduction to Biosafety

      CITI Program
      Sept 2023

    • Personal Protective Equipment

      CITI Program
      Sept 2023

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Veronica Perez Taboada
      UF Genetics Training Program T32 Fellowship NIH/UF Aug 2025 The UF T32 Genetics Training Program is a prestigious NIH-funded fellowship that supports PhD students conducting genetics and genomics research at the University of Florida. The program provides full funding and offers advanced training in molecular genetics, bioinformatics, and scientific communication. Fellows join an interdisciplinary community through seminars, mentorship, and the annual UF Genetics Symposium, which prepares them for impactful careers in academia, government, or industry.
    • Awarded to Veronica Perez Taboada
      Outstanding Biology Graduate Barry University Biology Department May 2024
    • Awarded to Veronica Perez Taboada
      Barry University STEM Symposium Winner Barry University Apr 2024
    • Awarded to Veronica Perez Taboada
      American Society for Cell Biology Travel Award for U.S. Underrepresented Minorities National Institute of General Medicine and the Minorities Affairs Committee Oct 2023 Travel Grant Awarded to Present a poster at the ASCB | EMBO Cell Bio 2023 Meeting in Boston, Massachusetts.
    • Awarded to Veronica Perez Taboada
      Goizueta Foundation Minority Empowerment Endowed Scholarship Barry University, Miami Shores, Florida Oct 2023
    • Awarded to Veronica Perez Taboada
      Beta Beta Beta Barry University Sigma Eta Chapter Member Barry University, Chair of Biology Department May 2023
    • Awarded to Veronica Perez Taboada
      Outstanding General College Physics Student Barry University, Department of Chemistry and Physics May 2023
    • Awarded to Veronica Perez Taboada
      Barry University Torch & Shield Fund Scholarship Recipient Barry University, Miami Shores, Florida Feb 2023
    • Awarded to Veronica Perez Taboada
      President's List Barry University Dec 2022 • Inclusion on the Honors List requires an overall grade point average of 4.0 for the semester.• Received for Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023 & Spring 2024
    • Awarded to Veronica Perez Taboada
      Honors List Fairleigh Dickinson University Dec 2020 • Inclusion on the Honors List requires an overall grade point average of 3.5 for the semester.• Received for Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022
    • Awarded to Veronica Perez Taboada
      Valedictorian Class of 2020 Abundant Life Academy Jul 2020 • Graduated with a 4.0 GPA

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Food Insecurity Program Digital Marketer

      Issued by Cru on Jan 2021
      CruAssociated with Veronica Perez Taboada