Cathy Wilcox

Past

• Research Associate at Binghamton University
• Patient Services Director at Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania
• Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

• Postdoctoral Research Associate at Wadsworth Center for Research
• Research Associate and Graduate Assistant Lecturer at Albany Medical College
• High School Chemistry and Physics Teacher at Pawling Junior-Senior High School
• Logistics Coordinator at Peace Corps
• Chemistry and Physics Teacher (PCV) at Peace Corps

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Education

• Albany Medical College
• Syracuse University
• Saint Lawrence University

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Cathy Wilcox’s Summary

I am a science educator with teaching experience at the high school, graduate and postgraduate levels. I am also a scientist, with experience in biochemistry, molecular biology and molecular genetics research.

My goal is to continue in education and/or research in a position that makes use of my training in the basic sciences and gives me opportunities to serve members of my community and the larger world.

Cathy Wilcox’s Specialties:

molecular biology bench techniques for protein, RNA and DNA isolation and analysis, yeast genetics, public speaking, presentation of difficult material at different levels as appropriate

Cathy Wilcox’s Experience

• Research Associate

  Binghamton University

  (Educational Institution; Research industry)

  September 2009 — December 2009 (4 months)

  Opioid action on neuroblastoma cells.

• Patient Services Director

  Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania

  (Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)

  January 2006 — June 2009 (3 years 6 months)

  - Develop and implement community and patient educational programs and materials
  - Supervise, manage and train support group facilitators for eight groups in seven counties
  - Recruit volunteers to serve as speakers, facilitators and support staff
  - Provide medical, psychological and community services materials and support to patients
  - Chair patient education committe and act as liaison to medical community

• Postdoctoral Fellow

  University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

  (Research industry)

  November 2002 — July 2005 (2 years 9 months)

  - Trained entry level technician in molecular biology techniques
  - Performed experiments using primary cell cultures and various molecular biology techniques
  - Analyzed data, searched literature, prepared manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications

• Postdoctoral Research Associate

  Wadsworth Center for Research

  (Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Research industry)

  July 1998 — June 2002 (4 years )

  Performed molecular biology and genetics experiments using saccharomyces cerevisae (baker's yeast) cultures. Investigated transcriptional regulation of the largest sub-unit of RNA poymerase II by Ess1, a peptidyl-prolyl isomerase. Trained graduate students, presented research at national meetings and locally.

• Research Associate and Graduate Assistant Lecturer

  Albany Medical College

  (Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Research industry)

  September 1993 — June 1998 (4 years 10 months)

  Performed research in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Investigated transcriptional regulation of collagenase in myometrial cells (smooth muscle). Taught biochemistry section to nurse anesthesiology students.

• High School Chemistry and Physics Teacher

  Pawling Junior-Senior High School

  (Primary/Secondary Education industry)

  August 1989 — June 1993 (3 years 11 months)

  Taught Regents chemistry and physics lab and lecture to high school juniors and seniors.

• Logistics Coordinator

  Peace Corps

  (Government Agency; International Affairs industry)

  June 1984 — August 1986 (2 years 3 months)

  • Purchased all supplies for Peace Corps training groups in Togo
  • Maintained purchasing records
  Purchasing was primarily in local open-air markets, conducted in a mixture of French and Eve

• Chemistry and Physics Teacher (PCV)

  Peace Corps

  (Government Agency; International Affairs industry)

  June 1983 — May 1985 (2 years )

  Taught high school chemistry and physics in French at Lycee de Tabligo in Togo, West Africa as a Peace Corps volunteer. Supplies were few, smiles were abundant.

Cathy Wilcox’s Education

• Albany Medical College

  Ph.D. , Biochemistry and Molecular Biology , 1993 — 1998

  Investigated transcriptional regualtion of uterine collagenase by serotonin in myometrial cells under John Jeffrey, principal investigator, and Brian Wilcox, postdoctoral fellow.

• Syracuse University

  M.S. , Science Education , 1986 — 1987

  Taught high school chemistry and physics at Onondaga High School while attending.

• Saint Lawrence University

  B.S. , Chemistry , 1976 — 1980

  January interterm in London with English Department. Semester abroad in Vienna, Austria.

Additional Information

Cathy Wilcox’s Websites:

• My Blog

Cathy Wilcox’s Interests:

Research and Teaching Interests • General Chemistry • Eukaryotic transcriptional regulation • Phosphorylation of transcription factors • Biochemistry: binding capacities, equilibria, rate determination • Scientific literacy: how to find relevant papers, how to read critically • Science Teaching and Pedagogy Personal interests: cultures (sociology), theology, philosophy, singing, hiking, camping

Cathy Wilcox’s Groups:

South Gibson United Methodist Church, National Peace Corps Association

•    Syracuse University Alumni Network
•    STYP: Southern Tier Young Professionals
•    St. Lawrence University (SLU)
•    RPCV - Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
•    MolecularLab (Community of Molecular Biology & Biotech companies, students, researchers)
•    Pipeline 4 Progress
•    Peace Corps - Africa
•    Society for Biomolecular Sciences (SBS)
•    Northeast PA Networkers
•    Binghamton University
•    Peace Corps-West Africa Subgroup

Cathy Wilcox’s Honors:

• Dean's Prize for Excellence in Research 1998
- Winner decided after presentations by six graduate Research Award Winners
• American Society for Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Summer Research Fellowship 1992
- Awarded to talented high school science teachers

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