JoanAnn DeFiglia

20924 Sedgewick Drive

Boca Raton, FL 33433
561-218-8715
EDUCATION
May, 1992 Masters of Science - Biology
Adelphi University
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Garden City, New York
May, 1988 Bachelor of Science - Psychology - Biology Minor
State University of New York
College at Old Westbury
Old Westbury, New York
RESEARCH "Immunocytochemistry"
THESIS Isolating Enzymes, Tyrosine Hydroxylase and Dopamine Beta
Hydroxylase in Catecholamine Neurotransmitter Pathway of Rana Pipiens
HONOR Graduate Teaching Assistant - Anatomy and Physiology,
ACTIVITY Animal Behavior, General Biology, Genetics, Human Body
1990-1992 Perspectives, and Microbiology
Adelphi University - Biology Department
EXPERIENCE
Miami Department Biological Scientist - in conjunction with the CDC
Of Health -Biowatch Worked with select agents, (Bacillus anthracis, Burkholderia
Division pseudo-mallei, Yersinia pestis, Francisella tularensis,
2009-2010 Variola major virus)
Lynn Cancer Clinical Research Coordinator
Institute-West Screen, Consent, Dispense Medications to Cancer Patients
2006-2009 Attend Investigator Meetings, Work with Monitors at Site
Follow-up with Patients on Trials
N.Y.C. O.C.M.E. Criminalist - Forensic Biology
N.Y.C. Office of the Responsible for the daily examination and scientific work
Chief Medical performed on evidence in casework, taking proficiency tests
Examiner according to accreditation standards, preparing scientific reports
2001-2004 which reflect testing results, and testifying in court
N.Y.C. O.C.M.E. Criminalist - High Sensitivity Lab
N.Y.C. Office of the Responsible for low levels of DNA work involving use of rob
otic
Chief Medical equipment and REAL Time PCR for quantization of DNA where
Examiner traces of DNA are only available and Power Plex proficient
2004
MISONIX INC. Product Manager - Scientific/Industrial Division
1999-2001 Responsible for the management of the Ultrasonic and Fume
Enclosure, Forensic product lines, expediting shipments,
Coordinate production meetings and promoting new products.
Provide the scientific technical support for customers.
PALL CORP. Senior Technical Sales Specialist - Specialty Materials
1996-1999 Responsibilities:
Technical contact for customers' inquiry on Pall Corp. Specialty
Materials products for the Molecular Biology and Diagnostic Marketplaces. Prepar
ed quotes for customer orders and supplied product samples. Visited customer sit
es for scientific technical support and sales.
PALL CORP. Senior Supervisor- SLS/Biosupport Lab
1992-1996 Responsibilities:
Perform tests (gel electrophoresis, Southern and Western Transfers, ELISA assays
, PCR, probe preparation, DNA extractions, RIA's) record data in reports
Training and supervision of lab analysts
Travel to customer sites to demonstrate product use and protocol
Organize and schedule lab projects and order lab chemicals and equipment.
PALL CORP. Chairperson - Radiation Safety Committee
1993-1996 Responsibilities:
Organize and coordinate quarterly meetings
Arrange radioactive waste shipments
Implement monthly wipe and survey tests for lab analysts
Professional "Chairperson - L.I./Celiac-Sprue Association"
Affiliation Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, N.Y.
1985-2004 Initiated, organized and directed a Long Island chapter of the
National organization Celiac-Sprue/United States of America