Erin M.

Carroll
Clinical Research Assistant Qualifications

(508) 737-4376 ecarrol4@u.rochester.edu

Academic focus on Brain and Cognitive Sciences supplemented by pre-medical, life and physical sciences coursework. Ability to follow experimental protocols, collect, analyze and document data in detailed reports demonstrated by collaborative and independent research experiences, as well as laboratory and research-focused coursework. Experience working with parents and children of all ages with developmental, physical and medical concerns. Confidence within medical and research facilities, interacting with patients, patient families, physicians and researchers. EMT experience writing and critiquing patient care reports and sensitivity to patient privacy and confidentiality of records. Proficient in using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, bibliographic software and Internet applications for conducting then summarizing literature searches, editing, data collection, coding and analysis, and presentation of focused topics.

Research Focused Studies, Activities and Honors

University of Rochester Bachelor of Arts in Brain and Cognitive Science with specialized focus on Development
Overall GPA 3.63/4.0, Deans List 5 out of 6 eligible semesters, and Deans Scholarship Recipient Completing Psychology Minor and thematically related three-course cluster in Bioethics Medical Emergency Response Team, Delta Gamma Sorority (Director of Recruitment Records), Charles Drew Pre-Health

Rochester, NY Anticipated May 2014

Society, Neuroscience Undergraduate council, Psychology Undergraduate Council, Varsity Lacrosse (2009-2010)

James A. Chin Jr. Memorial Award, Danish Institute for Study Abroad and Diversity Scholarship, Rochester National Grant,

Deans Merit Scholarship, Falmouth Physicians Scholarship, Sandwich Fire Department Scholarship, Dartmouth Book Award

Research Experience
Harvard Medical School New England Primate Research Center Department of Behavioral Neuroscience Summer Student Researcher
Contributed to two studies of oral ethanol self-administration under Dr. Donna Platt through data collection as well as procedural set-up, maintenance, and monitoring. Independently conducted Novel Object Recognition testing and data collection for use in study examining efficacy of drug interventions in attenuating alcohol consumption in relation to single nucleotide polymorphism.

Southborough, MA Summer 2013

University of Rochester Medical Center Research Assistant

Contributed to study under Andrew Aligne, MD, MPH investigating The Great War and the Great Pandemic: A Public Health Perspective on the Causes of the 1918 Influenza Catastrophe. Independently conducted epidemiology research using population health data obtained from Danish Statens Serum Institut. Completed manuscript, The Spanish Influenza: Scandinavian Experiences examining the lowest worldwide excess mortality in Denmark by comparing sociodemographic factors in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway.

Rochester, NY January 2013-May 2013

Health Care and Volunteer Experience

Danish Institute for Study Abroad Medical Practice and Policy Student
Completed biology course, Human Health and Disease: A Clinical Approach, which provided an overview of the diagnosis and treatment of the most important medical diseases seen in industrialized nations. Coursework included writing of structured medical reports for theoretical patient cases, and defending rationale used for diagnoses and treatment choices. Partook in global health workshop and visited United Nations headquarters of Copenhagen for presentations by the WHO, UNICEF, and various other organizations on strategies to combat global educational, social, and health disparities.

Copenhagen, Denmark Fall 2013

University of Rochester Medical Emergency Response Team Volunteer and Crew Chief Trainee Practicum in Developmental Disabilities Intern

Run all calls on four twelve hour shifts every month and additional stand-by shifts at sporting events. Create narrative style patient care reports in EMScharts, an electronic medical record database.

Rochester, NY January 2012-present

Utilized personalized techniques to encourage cognitive development in 3-5 year old children with developmental disabilities and complex or multiple disabilities at Mary Cariola Childrens Center. Attended discussions led by Loisa Bennetto, Ph.D. on diagnostic and therapeutic issues in the developmental disabilities field.

January 2013-May 2013

Medical Center Volunteer

Under Elizabeth Diekroger, MD and Rebecca Pratt, MD, assisted with Making Music, Making Minds: determining the efficacy of music application in the development of early literacy skill in early elementary students in the Rochester City School District. Ultimate project goal is to improve lifelong access to healthcare by targeting basic yet crucial literacy skills. Held leadership role involving recruiting volunteers and scheduling. Attended 2012 Child Advocacy Resident Education Track presentations on methodology and research behind each program.

Fall 2011-May 2013

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Health Care and Volunteer Experience Continued
Institute for Emergency Medical Education EMT-Basic Certification

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Training included 140 classroom hours as well as eight hours of ambulance ride time and emergency room experience.

Sandwich, MA Fall 2011-present

Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired of Rochester Volunteer

Assisted individuals with visual impairments with grocery shopping alongside guide dogs, completed elderly home visits and assisted with vision rehabilitation events several times per semester. Attended visual impairment sighted guide training program and a session on Sensitivity to Blindness.

Rochester, NY Spring 2010-present

Medical Shadowing and Administrative Experience

Brigham and Womens Surgical Associates Shadowing Experience Under Dr. Douglas Helm East Ridge Family Medicine Shadowing Experience Under Family Physician Dr. Marc S. Lavender Massachusetts General Hospital Shadowing Experience Under Dr. Dennis W. Burke Orthopedist Observing Two Full knee Replacements East Sandwich Physician Associates Secretary Weymouth, MA January 2014 Rochester, NY Fall 2012 Boston, MA July 2008 Sandwich, MA Summer 2006

Brain and Cognitive Science and Pre-Medicine Courses, Concepts, Techniques and Labs
Human Health and Disease: A Clinical Approach, Statistics for Biological and Physical Sciences, Lab in Development and Learning, Epidemiology: Register-Based Research Project, Practicum in Developmental Disabilities, Biology of Mental Disorders, Neuroplasticity, Neural Foundations of Behavior, Development of the Mind and Brain, Neuroscience of Consciousness, Foundations of Cognitive Science, Cognition, Perception and Action, Language and Psycholinguistics, Ethical Decisions in Medicine, Introduction to Public Health, Qi Gong Way to Health Through varied labs and research-focused studies: Proficiency in conducting, summarizing, and presenting literature searches as a member of a research team. Experience obtaining and analyzing data with statistical software, writing lab reports, and completing review papers. Independently designed and executed study investigating the relationship between rhythm and spatial-temporal reasoning in preschoolers. Also completed a self-designed experiment assessing the efficacy of fitness center sanitation procedures, and gained exposure to bioinformatics analysis. Via Cognition and Developmental Neuroscience Studies: Up-to-date with literature on the neurobiological correlates of cognitive development, various psychiatric disorders and neurodegenerative diseases. Studied clinical presentation and conventional treatment options for various mental disorders. Completed a focused presentation on Alzheimers disease and developed comprehensive rehabilitation plans for theoretical patients following traumatic brain injuries. Also, recently completed a review article, Atypical Neuronal Circuitry in Autism Spectrum Disorder, which summarized findings and provided critique of several original research articles. Through Introduction to Public Health: Assessed public health literature and policy, and considered interventions to address local, national, and global health issues and disparities. Several group projects were completed, including a research project, which surveyed University of Rochester undergraduates to assess student nutrition. Findings were compared to recent journal publishing about college student obesity and suggestions for interventions were provided.