Paloma Amaral
About Paloma Amaral
Paloma Amaral is a Laboratory Manager with extensive experience in animal sciences and laboratory management. She has conducted research on beef cattle nutrition and currently oversees laboratory operations at The George Washington University.
Work at The George Washington University
Paloma Amaral has been serving as the Laboratory Manager at The George Washington University since 2019. In this role, she oversees laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. She manages laboratory budgets and expense reports, facilitating efficient financial operations. Additionally, she has developed and maintained Standard Operating Procedures for the Institution for Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), ensuring adherence to institutional guidelines.
Education and Expertise
Paloma Amaral holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Animal Sciences from Universidade Federal de Viçosa, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. She also completed a Master's degree in Animal Sciences at the same institution from 2010 to 2012, and a Bachelor's degree in Animal Science from 2005 to 2010. Furthermore, she participated in a one-year exchange program at the University of Nevada, Reno, during her PhD studies from 2014 to 2015. Her expertise includes laboratory techniques such as Polymerase Chain Reaction, Cloning, and Gel Electrophoresis.
Background
Paloma Amaral's academic background is rooted in Animal Sciences, with extensive studies at Universidade Federal de Viçosa. She conducted research on beef cattle nutrition during her PhD, utilizing both in-vitro and field experiments to study protein metabolism. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Laboratory Manager at Florida Atlantic University from 2017 to 2018. She has also served as a liaison between laboratory department members and the IACUC, ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety standards.
Laboratory Management Experience
In her role as Laboratory Manager, Paloma Amaral has managed two fish facilities with a combined capacity of approximately 2,000 gallons, focusing on species such as Danio rerio and Astyanax mexicanus. Her responsibilities include preparing and managing laboratory budgets, ensuring efficient financial operations, and developing protocols for the IACUC. Her experience in laboratory management spans multiple institutions, highlighting her capability in overseeing complex laboratory environments.