Jessica L. Aslam's Resume

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Education
Saba Univ. School of Medicine, Saba, Netherlands-Antilles. MD Degree: January 2008.
N.Y. Chiropractic College, Seneca Falls, NY. Student of Chiropractic, 2003. 
George Washington University, Washington, DC. Took graduate level course in Forensic Science, 2001.
University of Maine at Farmington, Farmington, ME. B.A. degree in Biology and Chemistry, 2000.

Clinical Work
A. M. Edwards Hospital, Saba, Netherlands-Antilles, 2005. Rotated with infectious disease physician, seeing outpatients.
Aslam Vascular Lab, Augusta, Maine, 2004. Rotated in office of surgeon; observing excisions and follow-ups for gastric bypass and banding patients.
MaineGeneral Medical Center, Augusta, Maine, 2004. Observed various surgeries, including amputations, varicose vein stripping, gastric bypass and banding.
Franklin Memorial Hospital, Farmington, Maine. Volunteered in Emergency Room, 1998-1999.
Central Vermont Hospital, Berlin, Vermont. Volunteered in Physical Therapy Department, 1995.
 

Community Involvement
Spring-Summer 2005-Works in Soup Kitchen for at least 3 hours per week, in Waterville, Maine. We serve meals to approximately 100-140 meals each Friday.
Winter 2005-Participated in sexual education seminar at Saba Comprehensive High School, Saba, Netherlands Antilles.
Winter 2005-Secretary of Student Interest Group in Neurology (SIGN). Helped revive stalled group. Responsibilities include assisting in overall organization of group, keeping meeting minutes, promoting group and arranging speakers.
Fall 2004-Blood Pressure Drive & Health Screening, Saba, Netherlands Antilles.

Summary of Qualifications
*Shift supervisor for classified, National Security research in biochemical/DNA laboratory.
*Experienced Forensic DNA Analyst who has analyzed human samples from the World Trade Center tragedy for leading private forensic lab.
*Attended professional conference on improving Forensic DNA techniques.
*Designed and implemented various experiments in microbiology and genetics.
*Proficient in Hitachi FMBIO analysis and ABI 3100 Genetic Analyzer.

Work and Volunteer Experience
2001-2002     Senior Microbiologist/Shift Lead � Walter Reed Hospital, Silver Spring, MD.
            Responsible for overall maintenance of DNA laboratory for classified project regarding national security. Managed 3 to 4 individuals who verify and approve PCR analysis data. Assured a sterile environment and quality control of lab equipment and PCR reagents. Utilized Real-time PCR using Taqman probe analysis with the Cepheid Smart Cycler. Received and archived biological samples using barcode scanning technology. Performed silica bead/TE DNA extractions and Centri-Sep spin column sample clean up. Also troubleshot lab and technical issues.

2000-2001    Forensic DNA Analyst � The Bode Technology Group, Inc., Springfield, VA.  Performed forensic casework, sample preps and DNA extraction in a high throughput setting on criminal offenders and rape kits. Responsible for PCR amplification, sample/gel/instrument set-up, gel loading, and analysis. Company recently cited in New York Times article for processing the most samples of all companies involved in analysis of World Trade Center samples. 

2000        Research Assistant - Dr. David Hurst, Farmington, ME.  Researched and collected data for published paper on allergies and the effect on the ear.
 
Research Contributions
*Acknowledged for supporting efforts and research in Dr. David S. Hurst study of effects of allergies in patients with chronic ear problems, 2001.

Academic Honors
-Academic & Presidential Scholarship recipient at N.Y. Chiropractic College for outstanding academics and all-around achievements.
-Dean�s List and Honors Student.
-Tri-Beta nominee and award winner (Tri-Beta is a National Biological Honor Society).
-Presidential Scholarship recipient at Trinity College for outstanding academics.

Interest and Hobbies
Children, traveling, professional athletics, gymnastics, piano, baking and ethnic food.


Other notes
-Worked between 20 and 35 hours/week at 2 or 3 different jobs while attending school full-time and still managed over a 3.0 GPA in undergrad
-Involved in community service for those less fortunate, such as food and clothing drives, gift drives during the holidays, teaching religious classes for the church, volunteer gymnastics instructor, etc.

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