Program Manager at the National Institutes of Health
Washington D.C. Metro Area
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- Intramural Training Program Manager at National Institutes of Health
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- Editor at American Journal Experts
- Office Services Coordinator at Montgomery County Dept. of Health and Human Services
- Office Services Coordinator at Mongomery County Department of Health and Human Services
- Project Assistant at The National Academies
- Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellow at The National Academies
- Research Fellow at The National Institutes of Health
- IRTA Fellow at The National Institutes of Health
- Audio/Visual Technician, Department of Biology at University of Rochester
- Education
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- University of Rochester
- University of Rochester
- Iowa State University
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Cesar Perez-Gonzalez’s Summary
Former biology researcher who has transitioned into scientific administration. Interested in working with scientific trainees (postdocs and graduate students) and improving their working environment, increasing the representation of minorities and women in science, and science education issues. Have experience working in government and university research labs, working for advocacy groups, public speaking and presentation design, database queries, and event management.
Also known as Cesar Perez, Jr.
Cesar Perez-Gonzalez’s Specialties:
Research; Diversity Issues; Scientific Administration; Event Organization; Laboratory Management; Writing and Editing; Health Policy
Cesar Perez-Gonzalez’s Experience
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Intramural Training Program Manager
National Institutes of Health
(Government Agency; Research industry)
January 2009 — Present (1 year )
Contract position via BioSearch, a division of Team Placement Service, Inc.
Program Manager for the Training Program, Office of the Scientific Director, Division of Intramural Research, the National Eye Institute (NEI). Duties include:
•Provides career development services, training, and mentoring for all NEI trainees.
•Serves as the NEI Summer Intern Program Coordinator, identifying applicants, managing interns, and providing services
•Serves as outside grants coordinator for the intramural scientists, providing information on grant applications and facilitating interactions between the Deputy Ethics Counselor, the Financial Management Branch, and the applicant.
•Serves as the NEI Annual Reports Coordinator, facilitating the submission of intramural reports from the principal and tenure-track investigators into the NIH Intramural Database.
•Participates in Technology Transfer meetings and reports on Technology Transfer agreements to the Scientific Director. -
Editor
American Journal Experts
(Writing and Editing industry)
July 2008 — January 2009 (7 months)
Part-time editing position. Edited scientific papers from international researchers for content, readability and subsequent publication.
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Office Services Coordinator
Montgomery County Dept. of Health and Human Services
(Government Agency; 1001-5000 employees; Government Administration industry)
October 2008 — December 2008 (3 months)
Assignment to Aging and Disability Services, Senior Community Services & Case Manangement Services, via ManPower.
Assisting with the Division’s review by the Council on Accreditation, providing logistical support; supporting the Group Home Subsidies Program by tracking license expirations and contacting senior group homes; providing information to seniors regarding services such as Adult Protective Services, Social Services for Adults, and informational meetings; meeting planning logistical support. -
Office Services Coordinator
Mongomery County Department of Health and Human Services
(Government Agency; Government Administration industry)
July 2008 — September 2008 (3 months)
Assignment to the Aging and Disability Services' Senior Nutrition Program via ManPower.
Duties include: Inputing client data into an Advanced Information Management (AIM) database; managing data on a federally-funded nutritional program for the county’s elderly; keeping records on donations to the program; manage budgetary data for the program. -
Project Assistant
The National Academies
(Non-Profit; 1001-5000 employees; Public Policy industry)
February 2008 — May 2008 (4 months)
Assignment to the Board on Earth Sciences and Resources, via Randstad.
Duties include: Meeting planning, archiving, report distribution, and other duties as assigned. These may include agenda book preparation and mailing, processing travel expense reports and invoices and inputting report edits. -
Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellow
The National Academies
(Non-Profit; 501-1000 employees; Public Policy industry)
September 2007 — December 2007 (4 months)
Fellow with the Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy (COSEPUP).
Worked on two studies, one on issues facing underrepresented minorities on the science and engineering pathway and possible policy interventions, the other on the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women and minorities in science and engineering industry. Duties included the writing of reports on industry practices and demographics and on academic programs for underrepresented minorities, the creation of a meeting agenda and the finding of speakers, and input on study committee slates. Additionally identified speakers for a panel discussion on American innovation and competitivenees and helped organize a seminar on the 2007 Farm Bill and its impact on human nutrition. -
Research Fellow
The National Institutes of Health
(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Biotechnology industry)
April 2005 — September 2007 (2 years 6 months)
Title 42 Federal appointment within NIDDK.
Research areas: subject areas: biochemistry, molecular biology, evolutionary biology
Conducted research on transposable element and human protein interactions, as well as tranposition dynamics. Mentored two students and handled much of the day-to-day management of the lab including ordering and administrative duties.
Additionally, served on the NIH Fellows Committee (FelCom):
-Elected Representative to the Training Directors Committee (2005-2007) and provided input in areas of postdoctoral policy and recruitment, issued montly reports to FelCom, and participated in a consortium of Institutes to aid in recruiting underrepresented groups into NIH labs.
-Elected Liasion to the National Postdoctoral Association (2006-2007), coordinating activities and communications between the two organizations.
Also served as Chief Judging Organizer for the 2007 NIH Graduate Student Research Festival. -
IRTA Fellow
The National Institutes of Health
(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Research industry)
January 2003 — April 2005 (2 years 4 months)
IRTA=Intramural Training and Research Award, a non-Federal position within the National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Disorders (NIDDK).
Research areas: subject areas: biochemistry, molecular biology, evolutionary biology
Conducted research on transposable element and human protein interactions, as well as tranposition dynamics. Mentored two students on their research projects. -
Audio/Visual Technician, Department of Biology
University of Rochester
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Higher Education industry)
April 1999 — December 2002 (3 years 9 months)
Operated audiovisual equipment for Monday lunchtime and Friday afternoon seminars, thesis defenses, and faculty candidate presentations; advised and assisted speakers on their technical needs for presentations.
Cesar Perez-Gonzalez’s Education
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University of Rochester
Ph.D. , Biology , 1998 — 2002
Research area: Evolutionary biology, molecular biology. Thesis work on transposable elements in fruit flies.
Mentored student for the National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates during Summer 2001.
Thesis defended 2002, Degree conferred 2003. -
University of Rochester
M.S. , Biology , 1996 — 1998
Research area: Evolutionary biology, molecular biology. Research on transposable elements in fruit flies.
Teaching Assistant for Introduction to Biology and for Evolution. -
Iowa State University
B.Sci , Genetics, Philosophy minor , 1992 — 1996
Conducted student research on poplar-pathogen interactions and biogeography of Mississippi River map turtle species. Served as a tutor for Genetics.
- Activities and Societies:
- Phi Kappa Phi, Iowa State Honors Program, George Washington Carver Scholar, Student Environmental Action Coalition (Coordinator for the People of Color Caucus)
Additional Information
Cesar Perez-Gonzalez’s Interests:
Science Policy, Education, Academic and Corporate Diversity, Biology, Hiking, Reading, Music
Cesar Perez-Gonzalez’s Groups:
National Center for Science Education, Diversity In Biological Sciences (DIBS), NIH Fellows Committee (NIH FelCom, 2005-2007)
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National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) -
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Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE) -
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National Latino STEM Initiative (NLSI) -
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PhD Careers Outside of Academia
Cesar Perez-Gonzalez’s Honors:
Finalist, Walter Fitch Prize (Best Student presentation), Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution Meeting (2001)
Regents Fellowship, University of Rochester (1996-1998)
George Washington Carver Scholarship, Iowa State University (1992-1996)
Finalist in the TheatreVirginia's New Stages... New Writers Program (for one-act plays, 1992)
Cesar Perez-Gonzalez’s Contact Settings
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