235 N. Hamilton Rd.

Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Ph. (919) 827.1232
Esteban Oyarzabal esteban.oyarzabal@gmail.com

Experience Research Assistant II | 6/2006 to 9/2008

Oregon Health and Science University | Portland, OR
 managed, supplied and optimized all aspects of the cell culture core
 evaluated cellular, physiological and behavioral differences in several
strains of genetically-engineered mice
 started to establish ischemia-induced molecular pathways using potential
therapeutic agents that may reduce cellular damage before, during and
after stroke
 trained researchers about aseptic cell culture techniques, chemical and
biological safety and ethics regarding euthanasia of research animals
Mouse and Rat Handling | Primary Cell Culture | Immunohistochemistry
Mammalian Tissue DNA/RNA Extraction | Western Blots | Microscopy

Teaching Assistant | 8/2005 to 12/2005

Beloit College | Beloit, WI
 organized laboratories and taught TA sessions for the undergraduate
Genetics course
Drosophila Handling | Bioinformatics | Bacterial Culture Replica Plating

Research Intern | 5/2005 to 8/2005

Auburn University | Auburn, AL
 created a novel enrichment and micro-dilution technique for the field
detection of Campylobacter jejuni and C. coli
Secondary Cell Culture | Dark-field Microscopy | Pulsed-Field Gel Electrophoresis

Research Intern | 5/2004 to 8/2004

Auburn University | Auburn, AL
 optimized and validated a novel PCR technique for the detection of
Campylobacter jejuni and C. coli
Bacterial DNA Extraction | Bioinformatics | Primer Design | PCR

Research Intern | 5/2003 to 8/2003

Iowa State University | Ames, IA
 conducted dietary, antibiotic-resistance, growth and genetic
characterization of several new mutants of Cyanobacteria
Plant Tissue DNA Extraction | DNA Sequencing | Media Preparation

Education Bachelor of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology | 5/2006

Beloit College | Beloit, WI
 Laboratory / In depth knowledge of laboratory bench protocols and experimental design;
Computer Skills excellent organization, interpersonal communication and leadership skills;
accurate and thorough data collection and analysis; high aptitude for learning
new techniques, equipment and software; and prior experience working with
animal models and biohazard chemicals and biological agents. Demonstrated
ability to work in collaboration with others or independently. Proficient in core
applications such as Microsoft Office Suite; ESRI ArcGIS; Adobe Photoshop,
Illustrator, Acrobat and Dreamweaver; SigmaStat/Plot; Image J; and SAS/JMP
statistical packages. Fluent in English and Spanish.

Publications Liu, M., E.A. Oyarzabal, R. Yang, S.J. Murphy and P.D. Hurn. 2008. A novel
method for assessing sex-specific and genotype-specific response to injury in
astrocyte culture. Journal of Neuroscience Methods 171: 214-217.

Oyarzabal, O.A., S. Backert, M. Nagaraj, R.S. Miller, S.K. Hussain and E.A.
Oyarzabal. 2007. Efficacy of supplemented buffered peptone water for the
isolation of Campylobacter jejuni and C. coli from broiler retail products. Journal
of Microbiological Methods 69: 129-136.

Nagaraj, M., E.A. Oyarzabal, R.S. Miller and O.A. Oyarzabal. 2006. Evaluation
of a new enrichment medium for the isolation and enumeration of
Campylobacter spp. from retail broiler products. American Society for
Microbiology Annual Meeting. May 22-24. Orlando, FL. [Poster]

Oyarzabal, E.A., N.I. Barbosa, J.M. Barbaree, R.S. Miller, O.A. Oyarzabal.
2004. Optimization of a multiplex PCR technique for the differentiation of
Campylobacter jejuni and C. coli. PEW Undergraduate Research Symposium,
Biological Sciences. University of Chicago, October 29-31. Chicago, IL. [Poster]