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JUDITH DIANE BROWN 46 Burke Rd, Vernon CT 06066 (860) 933-2084 [email protected] EDUCATION University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269 Doctor of Philosophy Genetics Thesis: Evaluation of genetic instability in eutherian hybrids Principal Investigator: Rachel J. O’Neill, Molecular and Cell Biology University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269 Master of Science Allied Health Thesis: Spatial ability as a predictor of karyotyping ability in undergraduate students State University of New York, College at Oswego, Oswego, NY 13126 Bachelor of Science Biology EMPLOYMENT HISTORY State University of New York Health Science Center, Cytogenetics, Syracuse, NY 13210 Cytogenetics Technologist Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Genetics, Woodville South, South Australia, Australia 5011 Technical Officer, cytogenetics and molecular diagnostics work exchange University of Connecticut, Allied Health Sciences Department, Storrs, CT 06269 Associate Professor in Residence, Diagnostic Genetic Sciences current Lecturer I | Lecturer II | Assistant Professor in Residence TEACHING (bold: regularly scheduled/courses offered every year) 1. DGS 3223: Laboratory in Cytogenetics (3 cr) 1996- 2011 2. DGS 4235: Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory (2 cr) 1998 3. DGS 3225: Chromosome Imaging (1 cr) F 1998 – 2012, 2014 -2018 4. DGS 3226: Genetics Journal Club (3 cr), developed 2001, (01,02,04,05,07,11,12) 5. MLS 201: Basic Laboratory Techniques, team-taught (98-2005, 2007) 6. INTD 1820: The Genetic Link, developed S 2000 (2000-2006, 2010) 7. INTD 1820: Chromosomes and Human Disease developed Sum 2009 (2009) 8. INTD 296W: Senior Thesis, 2005 9. AH 3099, DGS 3999 and GPAH 5099: Independent Studies every semester (variable credits) 10. MCB 5427(2): Cytogenetics and FISH (1 cr), developed 2002 (2002, 03, 05, 06, 09, 11) 11. MCB 5427 (6): Cell Culture Techniques (2 cr), developed Winter 2009 (2009, 12) 12. AH 100: Introduction to the Health Professions (1 cr), 1998-2004 13. AH 221: Environment, Genetics and Cancer: guest lecturer, Cytogenetics and Cancer (2008) 14. DIET 4360: Contemporary Nutrition Practice, guest lecturer, Nutrigenomics, (F, 2007-2010) 15. EEB 3895: Ethical Perspectives in Biological Research, guest lecture, Prenatal testing ethics, (2010) 16. AH 6324: Critical issues in health promotion and disease and disability prevention Personalized Medicine and Detection, Health Promotion Genomics guest lecturer, (2009-2016) Judith D. Brown TEACHING continued (bold: regularly scheduled/courses offered every year) 17. PVS 1000: Biomedical Issues in Pathobiology, guest lecture, Genetic Causes of Disease (2009) 18. AH 5700: Ethical considerations in genetic testing & research (3 cr), “flipped class” developed 2010, (2010, 12, 13, 14,15,16,18,19) {approved to meet RCR F14} 19. AH 5715: Current topics in clinical genetics, developed 2011 (2011, 2012) 20. AH 5720: Theory and Practice of Clinical Genomics, module laboratories, developed and offered S12 {at least 2 sections offered per semester} Sect 2: in situ techniques (1 cr); Sec 3 Genomics data in the clinical laboratory (1 cr hybrid) Sect 4: Chromosome analysis 1 (1 cr online); Sec 5: Chromosome Analysis 2 (1 cr online); Sec 6: DNA diagnostics (2 cr); Sec 7: Introduction to Cell Culture (2 cr); Sec 8: Microarray Cytogenetics Sec 9: Next Generation Sequencing 21. AH 4225: Genetic Testing and Genomic Medicine (3 cr) “a flipped class” hybrid online & in class format, developed F2013, (S2014, S2015, S2016) 22. AH 4297W: Thesis in Allied Health Sciences Semesterly, spring 2014 – current 23. DGS 4324: Molecular Diagnostic Techniques; Next Generation Sequencing in the Clinical Laboratory, guest lecture, 2013 24. DGS 4235: Lab in Molecular Diagnostics; Bioinformatics for the clinical lab, guest lecture, 2012 -15 25. DGS 4234: Molecular Diagnostic Techniques; FISH and CHIPS; guest lecture, fall 2016 26. AH 1100: Intro to Allied Health Professions: Genetic Sciences, guest lecture, spring 2016, 2017,2019 27. UNIV 1784: Honors Freshman Seminar: The Internet as a Genetics Tool Box, fall 2016 28. DGS 3222: Medical Cytogenetics (4 cr), developed and offered fall 2017, fall 2018 29. DGS 4224: Cancer Cytogenetics (4 cr), developed and offered spring 2018, spring 2019 Teaching Philosophy: Teaching Philosophy: I teach in the dynamic field of genetics and in an applied profession where the goal of learning is to improve health. A health care professional does not work in a silo, and so why learn in one? Inter-professional education is a valuable opportunity and unique way to incorporate case-study learning. Furthermore, during development of my diverse teaching portfolio, I have observed that students learn best by remaining interested and that happens when they are provided with tasks requiring active participation, critical assessment and those matching expectations of a health care environment. I believe the use of various instructional medias, including flipping, Blackboard©, and Poll Everywhere© is necessary to reach today’s student. Textbooks in my classes have all been replaced with primary literature. A recognition that learning happens when the student is doing the work, not me, has improved my pedagogical methods over the years. Admittedly, it is imperative that I continue my learning to strive toward becoming an expert in my discipline and teaching, and to be one who understands the rigors of being a student. I am inspired to create so that I can encourage both academic growth and excitement for learning (and honestly so that I can keep up with the drive and skills of today’s student). Advising Philosophy: Advising is a dynamic engagement between me and a student wherein our unique beliefs, values and experiences influence academic and career decisions. My role is to provide support and resources for each student to achieve success, be creative, realize opportunities and to recognize inner strengths, interests and potential. Advising rather than a one-third piece of my faculty line at the university, is both influenced by and interwoven with my teaching and research. The “CITE” acronym represents my approach to advising; Creativity, Inclusiveness, Training and Encouragement which at the end of the day translates to I am not a rote advisor and am both proud of and enjoy this aspect of my career. 2 of 11 Judith D. Brown ADVISING Diagnostic Genetic Sciences degree and certificate students (’98 – current) Allied Health Sciences degree students (2009 – current) Individualized Major degree students (F 2003 - S 2005) Honors Advising 2002 - present Major Advisor Michelle Ernst ’05 Emily Snodgrass UCONN Intern Ariel Vacheron ‘16 Laura Press ’05 of the Year Award ’15 Ester Wasserman ‘16 Marta Luniewski ’06 Chris Kegler ’15 Jaime Duncan ‘16 Jared Spilka ’06 Irini Agaraj ’15 Christine O’Connor ‘17 Leonore Zacchio ’06 Ethan Bamberger Samantha Santovasi ‘17 Ellen Drieghe ’06 Alecia Christiano ‘16 Lauren Bellizzi ’17 Jaclyn Gordon ’07 Meghan Daniels Kylie Whalen ‘17 Mia Balise ’07 Jaime Duncan ‘16 Anna Mackay ‘19 Christina Bond ’08 Andrew Galinsky ‘16 Emily O’Heir ‘19 Jacqueline Kubinski ’08 John Garcia ’16 Kathleen Renna ‘20 Kimberely Thoms ’09 Melody Gonazalez ‘16 Olivia Zhang ‘20 Kevin Kuruvilla’10 Monika Kucharczyk ’16 Jacob Makuc ‘21 Jennifer Bevilacqua ’12 Caitlin Malloy ‘16 Annie Foley ‘21 Emily Kibbler ’12 Kristen O’Connell ‘16 Taryn Bevins ’13 Nicolette Pennington ‘16 Caitlin Walsh ’13 Stephanie Rosenberg ‘16 Katie McClain ’14 Courtney Studwell ‘16 Sponsored Honors events 1. Genetic counseling and cancer; 2011, Guest: Jennifer Stroop, M.S, CGC 2. The Drama of DNA; 2014, A screen play enacted by students which shed light on the complexity of emotions, reactions, and implications from the informed consent process through to disclosure of next generation genetic testing results with discussion led by three certified genetic counselors from UCONN Health (Robin Schwartz, Sharon Lavigne, and Brittany Gancarz). 3. Understanding Risk for Breast & Ovarian Cancers: A Discussion for Students as Consumers & Future Health Care Providers; 2015. An interactive presentation and discussion with physicians, counselors, and student survivors about family history, risk factors, education, and best practices. 4. The symposium, “Environment, Epigenetics and Cancer: How to Cultivate the Connections,” updated attendees on current research and understanding of the role of epigenetics and the environment in cancer risk and development. Oct 24, 2016. Student Union Theatre, Storrs. 5. Precision medicine and health disparities – CDC/NIH webinar followed by open discussion about genetics, genomics, and genetic counseling with Maria Gyure, MS, LCGC. October 11, 2017. Associate/Honors Thesis Advisor Brianna Flynn ’10 Jacob Zinn ‘15 Michael Chase ’13 Brendan Smalec ’16 3 of 11 Judith D. Brown ADVISING continued University Scholar students Major: Matthew Cabeen ’03, Denise Garcia ’07, Kathleen Renna ‘20 Associate: Kristen Hughes ’13, Parker Sulkowski ’13, Brendan Smalec ‘16 Genetics Research Laboratory mentor Brad Whaley Dharma Desai Vanessa Piccuillo Scanlon (co-author) Taryn Bevins Caitlin Finn (SURF, undergraduate research award, Mallory Nielsen co-author) Jaimie Reposa (co-author) Ellen Drieghe (co-author) Brittany Brassell Cecilia Esteves Laura Berardinelli Elyse Pizzo Andrew Galinsky Brianna Flynn (co-author, SURF, life-sciences grant, Kira Dineen travel grant) Eric Carrano (co-author) Julianna Crivello Karina Mancini Hiral Desai Graduate Advising Major advisor, Health Care Genetics Professional Science Masters Jennifer J. Thomas S15 – May 16 Anna Smith F17-Spring