Caramillo, E. M., Khan, K. M., Collier, A.D., & Echevarria, D. J. (2014). Modeling PTSD

Erika Caramillo [email protected]

Education Ph.D. - Experimental Psychology – Behavioral Neuroscience Concentration 2013- present University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS

M.S. - Psychology – Experimental Concentration 2013 University of Louisiana at Monroe, Monroe, LA

B.S. – Psychology; Classics - Classical Civilization Concentration University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA 2010

Research Zebrafish, object recognition, & learning acquisition: Examining the effects Experience of methylene blue on cognitive enhancement  Studied the effect of methylene blue on the cognitive abilities of the zebrafish in 2016 an object recognition task Zebrafish, fear conditioning, & learning acquisition: Examining the effects of methylene blue on cognitive enhancement 2015-  Studied the effect of methylene blue on the cognitive abilities of the zebrafish in 2016 a fear conditioning task. Zebrafish, t-maze, & learning acquisition: Examining the effects of methylene blue on cognitive enhancement 2014-  Studied the effect of methylene blue on the cognitive abilities of the zebrafish in 2015 a spatial discrimination task. The effect of acute alcohol exposure on cortisol levels in zebrafish (Danio rerio)  Studied the potential anxiolytic effects of varying doses of alcohol on cortisol 2013 levels in zebrafish Lie detection: Innate trait or learned skill?  Studied the effect of lie detection training, personality, and intelligence on a person’s ability to detect lies Re-examining the effects of context in Wason selection tasks 2013  Studied the effect of the intensity of context on a person’s ability to reason through Wason selection tasks A comparison of Wason selection task reasoning in social and non-social 2013 contextual domains  Studied the effect of contextual domains (hazards, stigma, neutral, and privilege) on a person’s ability to reason through Wason selection tasks 2012 Tasting the dictionary: A case study of a lexical-gustatory synesthete  Performed a case study to investigate the behaviors of a lexical-gustatory synesthete using brain patterns, EEG, and consistency of word-taste associations The effect of diversity training on university students’ racial attitudes 2010  Studied the effect of Freshman Diversity Training on the perception of race and Publications racism 2009 Echevarria, D. J., Caramillo, E. M., & Gonzalez-Lima, F. (in press). Methylene blue facilitates memory retention in zebrafish in a dose-dependent manner. Zebrafish. in press Caramillo, E. M., Khan, K. M., Collier, A.D., & Echevarria, D. J. (2014). Modeling PTSD in the zebrafish: Are we there yet? Behavioral Brain Research, 276, 151-160. 2014 Other Collier, A. D., Khan, K. M., Caramillo, E. M., & Echevarria, D. J. (2014). Experience Zebrafish and conditioned place preference: A translational model of drug 2014 addiction. Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology & Biological Psychiatry, 55, 16-25.

Instructor, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS Fall 2015 & Spring  Taught PSY 360, Introduction to Statistics, in the classroom setting to a group of 2016 undergraduates Instructor, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS Spring  Taught PSY 426, Behavioral Neuroscience, in the classroom setting to a group 2015 of undergraduates 2013- Teaching Assistant, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS 2014  Assisted David Bunch, Drs. Brad Dufrene, Andrea Wesley, David Echevarria, and 2011- Professional Zsolt Palatinus in classroom duties, respectively 2013 Graduate Assistant, University of Louisiana Monroe, Monroe, LA Memberships 2013  Assisted Dr. Jack Palmer in conducting research as well as classroom duties Instructor, University of Louisiana Monroe, Monroe, LA  Taught an online Introduction to Psychology class

National and International Behavioral Neuroscience Society International Society for Neuroscience Conference International Stress and Behavior Society Presentations Human Behavior and Evolution Society Psi Chi – International Honor Society in Psychology

Clark, J. D., Doyon, J. K., Surber, T., Khan, K. M., Caramillo, E. M., Collier, A. D., Echevarria, D. J., & Hajnal, A. (2016, June) Multiscale interactions predict stress in adult zebrafish (Danio rerio). International Society for Ecological Psychology America, Clemson, SC.

Caramillo, E & Echevarria, D. J. (2015, June). The Effects of Methylene Blue on Learning Acquisition in the Zebrafish. Oral talk presented at the 5th ISBS meeting, Miami, FL Jouandot, D., Lamb, E., Fucich, E., & Echevarria, D. (2013, June). The Effect of Acute Alcohol Exposure on Cortisol Levels in Zebrafish (Danio rerio). Poster presented at the meeting of the International Stress and Behavior Society, New Regional Orleans, LA Conference Presentations Caramillo, E., Palmer, J., & Chappetta, K. (2012, June) A Comparison of Wason Selection Task Reasoning in Social and Non-Social Contextual Domains. Poster presented at the meeting of the Human Behavior and Evolution Society, Albuquerque, NM

Paris-Harbison, R., Khan, K., Caramillo, E., Collier, A., & Echevarria, D. J. (2016, April). Behavioral and Physiological Responses to a Predator Following Sleep Cycle Manipulation in Adult Zebrafish. Poster presented at the Undergraduate Symposium on Research and Creative Activity, Hattiesburg, MS

Caramillo, E & Echevarria, D. J. (2015, March). The Effects of Methylene Blue on Learning Acquisition in the Zebrafish. Oral talk presented at the USM Graduate Student Research Symposium, Hattiesburg, MS

Caramillo, E. (2014, November). Zebrafish, T-Maze, and Learning Acquisition: Examining the Cognitive Enchancing Abilities of Methylene Blue. Three minute oral talk presented at the 3mt competition on the USM campus, Hattiesburg, MS

Caramillo, E. M., Jouandot, D. J., Lamb, E. A., Fucich, E. A., & Echevarria, D. J. (2014, March). The Effect of Acute Alcohol Exposure on Cortisol Levels in Zebrafish (Danio rerio). Oral talk presented at the USM Graduate Student Research Symposium, Hattiesburg, MS

Caramillo, E., & Palmer, J. (2013, April). Re-examining the Effects of Context in Wason Selection Tasks. Poster presented at the ULM Research Symposium, Monroe, LA (Received the 2013 Graduate Research Symposium First Place Prize.)

Caramillo, E. (2013, April). Lie Detection: Innate Trait or Learned Skill? Oral talk presented at the ULM Research Symposium, Monroe, LA Relevant Course Work Caramillo, E., Chappetta, K., & Palmer, J. (2012, April). The Effects of Context on Reasoning in Wason Selection Tasks. Poster presented at the ULM Research Symposium, Monroe, LA (Received the 2012 Graduate Research Symposium First Place Prize).

Caramillo, E. (2010, April). Tasting the Dictionary: A Case Study of a Lexical- Gustatory Synesthete. Poster presented at the UMW Psi Chi Symposium, 2014 Fredericksburg, VA

2013  The 7th International One-day Zebrafish Behavioral Neuroscience and Neurophenotyping Workshop  Attended a workshop help by Dr. Allan Kaleuff at the 2014 SFN Conference 2012 in Washington, DC

 Presented a talk entitled “Zebrafish, T-Maze, and Methylene Blue: Exploring the Possibility of Cognitive Enhancement”  Zebrafish Workshop th  Attended a workshop held by Dr. Allan Kaleuff at the 20 annual ISBS conference outlining various zebrafish phenotypes and research methods  Ethics for School Psychologists  Attended a continuing education course hosted by the University of Louisiana Monroe Department of Psychology on ethics taught by Dr. Katherine Wickstrom  Completed 3 contact hours Other Activities

Psychology in Europe  Explored London, Amsterdam, Paris, Geneva, Munich, and Vienna to experience 2009 the culture and traditions of different nations  Took an in-depth look at psychological sites including the Anna Freud Center, Darwin’s House, Musee Dupuytren, Viktor Frankl Center, Berggasse 19, and the Piaget Center Lloyd F. Moss Free Clinic, Pharmacy Volunteer  Aided patients in the process of attaining coverage by pharmaceutical assistance 2007- programs 2009  Worked at the prescription pick-up window performing secretarial duties and interacting with patients Service Trip, University of Mary Washington Catholic Campus Ministry  Volunteered to rebuild houses damaged by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in Houma, 2008 Louisiana and the surrounding areas Kenmore Club for Adults with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness  Administered life skills and entertainment programs 2007  Assisted people with different mental disorders

Work Experience

RBC Bank, USA, Virginia Beach, VA 2010-  Acted as a teller paying and receiving money 2011 O’Sullivan’s Wharf Restaurant, Virginia Beach, VA 2005-  Hosted and served at several locations 2009 Riverpoint Psychiatric Associates, Norfolk, VA 2007  Answered phones, performed secretarial duties, and greeted patients 2003- Atlantic Shores Retirement Home, Virginia Beach, VA 2005  Worked in the restaurant as a hostess and server