EDUCATION

WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY AUGUST 2015 - JULY 2017

Pathologists' Assistant B.S.

DEPAUL UNIVERSITY AUGUST 2008 - DEC. 2012

Biology B.S.

GRACE VAN METRE
Pathologists' Assistant
419-704-4274
grace.vanmetre@gmail.com
312 Withington, Ferndale, MI 48220
WORK EXPERIENCE
ANATOMIC AND FORENSIC PATHOLOGY CLINICAL ROTATIONS 2016 - PRESENT
Wayne State Pathologists' Assistant Student
Grossly examine and dictate a wide variety of surgical specimens; Perform clinical and forensic
autopsies; Prepare and examine slides microscopically.
2-8 week rotations at the following sites:
Harper University Hospital, Sinai Grace Hospital, Children's Hospital of Detroit; Detroit Receiving
Hospital, Huron Valley Hospital, Crittenton Hospital, Garden City Hospital, Wayne County Medical
Examiner's Office

OBJECTIVE PROMEDICA TOLEDO HOSPITAL 2013 - PRESENT

BioRepository Research Specialist
To continue to learn and improve as a
Consent patients for donation of tissue and blood samples to the BioRepository for research; Work
Pathologists' Assistant, while contributing
alongside pathologists to gather and prepare samples for specimen storage; Maintain research
my experience, education and strong
specimen databases; Prepare requested research samples for partner companies.
work ethic.
OTTAWA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL 2010 - 2012
MEMBERSHIPS Junior Varsity Head Lacrosse Coach
AAPA Student Member Develop team and individual goals for the players to accomplish throughout the season; Maintain
open communication with the students and parents; Model and teach the skills of the game; Uphold
ASCP Student Member and promote the student athlete code of conduct.

DEPAUL UNIVERSITY 2010 - 2012

General Chemistry Laboratory Assistant
Maintain the chemical storage room; Prepare solutions and gather materials for daily student lab
work.

DEPAUL UNIVERSITY 2011 - 2012

General Chemistry Teaching Assistant
Prepare and facilitate pre-lab tutorials; Provide guidance for students to properly and safely conduct
assigned lab experiments; Grade weekly lab reports.

DEPAUL UNIVERSITY 2011 - 2012

Organic Chemistry Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant
Prepare and facilitate pre-lab tutorials; Provide guidance for students to properly and safely conduct
assigned lab experiments; Grade weekly lab reports; Conduct independent research on the polymer
synthesis.

HONORS & AWARDS

Wayne State University Dean's List 2015-2017

A recognition award for students that earn a GPA of 3.60 or above while
taking at least 12 credit hours.

DePaul University Scholar's Award 2008-2012

A tuition award given to students who have strong academic credentials
and have performed above average compared to other applicants.
DePaul University Outstanding TA Award 2012
A recognition award given to a student for hard work and dedication to the
teachers in the chemistry department.

PUBLICATIONS

G.B. Kharas, E.E. Pierce, K.C. Aguirre, R.O. Anyaeche, C.L. Arrieta, N.L. Falk, H. Int Veld, M. Klipinitser,
R.A. Lach, M. Mclaughlin, M. D. Murillo, J. Pacheco, G.M. Van Metre, and Z. Wahrenburg (2014).
Novel Copolymers of Styrene. Oxy Ring-substituted Methyl 2-Cyano-3-phenyl-2-propenates. Journal
of Macromolecular Science, A51(6) 465-469.

REFERENCES

Yasmin Isler, PhD VeraLucia Mendes-Kramer, PA(ASCP)

BioRepository Lab Supervisor, ProMedica Program Director Pathologists' Assistant
Toledo Hospital Program, Wayne State University
2142 North Cove Boulevard, Toledo, OH 43606 5439 Woodward Ave.Detroit, MI 48202
Office: (419) 291-4584 Office: (313) 577-2050
Email: Yasmin.Isler@ProMedica.org Cell: (734) 674-7514
Email: az7906@wayne.edu

Jennifer Wikarski, MBA, PA(ASCP) Anthony Mahas, PA(ASCP)

Pathologists Assistant, Laboratory Ascension/ Pathologists' Assistant, DMC Sinai-Grace
Crittenton Office: (313) 966-4084
1101 West University DriveRochester, MI 48307 Email: amahas@dmc.org
Office: (248) 652-5264
Email: Jennifer.Wikarski@ascension.org