|
 Carolina Gutierrez-Herrera
PhD Student
Msc Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Department of Physiology & Biophysics
Hotchkiss Brain Institute
University of Calgary
Heath Research Innovation Centre 1A24A
3330 Hospital Drive N.W.
Calgary, AB, T2N 4N1
Tel. (403) 210-9694
Fax. (403) 283-7137
rcgutier[at]ucalgary.ca
EDUCATION
PhD in Neurosciences - University of Calgary (in progress)
MSc Biochemistry and Molecular Biology - New Mexico State University (2005). Advisor: P. Lammers
BSc (Honours) Biology - University of the State of Morelos (2003). Advisor: C. Trevino
Thesis: Localization of voltage dependent calcium channels in mouse spermatogenic cells and sperm.
INTERESTS
Other peoples' brains (!).
Yoga, hiking, reading books, eating tofu treats, Mexican Wrestling, cooking, yellow rubber boots, stained and fused glass art.
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
Neurosilicon Co., Calgary, 2006-2007,
Research Consultant
New MExico State University, Las Cruces, 2003-2005,
Teaching Assistant
Department of Physiology, New Mexico State University, 2003,
Research Assistant
Department of Molecular Physiology and Genetics, University of Mexico 2000-2003,
Undergraduate Research Assistant
HONORS AND AWARDS
Graduate Research Scholarship (GRS) - University of Calgary (2007-2008)
Queen Elizabeth II Graduate (Doctoral Scholarship) (2007-2008)
Travel Grant Award (2007)
Graduate Research Scholarship (GRS) - University of Calgary (2006-2007)
Travel Grant Award (2006)
Dean's Entrance Scholarship - University of Calgary (2006)
Internship Advanced Techniques in Fluorescent Microscopy - U Berkeley (2005)
New Mexico State University Molecular Biology Department Summer Research Fellowship (2004)
Scholarship for Outstanding Student of the Generation 2000-2004 (2003)
Honorary Scholarship, Morelos State University (PRONABES) (2002-2003)
PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
Arstikaitis P, Gauthier-Campbell C, Carolina Gutierrez Herrera R, Huang K, Levinson JN, Murphy TH, Kilimann MW, Sala C, Colicos MA, El-Husseini A.(2008)
Paralemmin-1, a Modulator of Filopodia Induction Is Required for Spine Maturation. Mol Biol Cell 19(5):2026-2038.
ABSTRACTS AND PRESENTATIONS
R. C. Gutierrez Herrera, A. KERTESZ, J. HUNG, M. A. COLICOS. Autism-associated neuroligin mutation NL3-R471C alters neuronal complexity and connectivity. Society of Nerosicence 37th meeting. San Diego Ca.,USA, 2007.
P. V. arstikaitis, C. Gauthier-Campbell, R.C Gutierrez Herrera, K. Huang, J. Levinson, T. murphy, M. Kilimann, C. Sala, M. Colicos, A. El-Husseini. Paralemmin regulates dendritic protrusion formation: control by alternative splicing, protein acylation, and neuronal activity. San Diego Ca.,USA, 2007.
R.C. Gutierrez Herrera, A. Kertesz, J. Hung, A. G. Sullivan, M. A. Colicos. Neuroligin promotes frequency-specific, activity-driven postsynaptic remodeling. Society of Neuroscience 36th meeting, Atlanta Ga., USA. October, 2006.
P. Arstikaitis, Gutierrez, C., Gauthier-Campbell, K. Huang, J. Levinson, T.E. Murphy, M.W. Kiliman, C. Sala, T.E. Murphy, M.W. Killiman, M. Colicos and A.E.D. El-Husseini. Activity modulates paralemmin localization and palmitoylation. Society of Nerosicence 36th meeting. Atlanta Ga.,USA. October, 2006.
Carolina Gutierrez and Michael Colicos. Synaptic connectivity and the role of neuroligin at the postsynapse. Neuroscience Symposium. June 27, 2006.
Gutierrez C, Castellano LE and Trevino C. 2004. Localization of inwardly rectifying potassium channels in mammalian cells. Biology Symposium, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM.
Rodriguez D., Gutierrez C, Samarweera, L. and Trevino, CL. 2004 Sperm physiology.
Graduate Research and Art Symposium, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM.
Gutierrez, C. and Trevino C. 2002. Voltage dependent Calcium Channels in mouse sperm Physiology. Evolutionary Biology Colloquium, Autonomous University of Morelos State, Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico.
Gutierrez C., Santiago L. and Rodriguez O. Changes in Glucose Concentration in high Performance Athletes. Young Scientist Colloquium, National Competition. Morelos State, Mexico.
|
