marilla pender-cudlip

Academic tutor for high school students. I specialize in standardized test preparation, mathematics, and chemistry.

* Contractor for Collab USA at DePuy Synthes, a Johnson & Johnson company * Worked closely with cross-functional team during development and execution of Clinical Evaluation Reports (CER), a regulatory document required by European Notified Bodies * Wrote CER Strategy Forms and Literature Review Protocols to develop and initiate systematic literature searches; screened, analyzed, and synthesized pertinent literature for inclusion in final CER * Analyzed post-marketing surveillance reports to write Risk-Benefit Analysis summaries * Familiarity with medical devices in various therapeutic areas, including spine and trauma

* Researched enzyme solubility in order to elucidate structure and crystallize the enzyme * Designed and independently performed enzyme purification and solubilization procedures * Generated and analyzed data using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry * Collaborated on manuscript preparation, resulting in three publications and an honors thesis

* Investigated the mechanism of breast cancer development at the Laboratory for Lipid Medicine and Technology * resulted in publication * Troubleshot new lab techniques to optimize project’s protocol * Edited and submitted manuscripts for journal publication * assisted with NIH grant preparations * Coordinated different departments to prepare for incoming international research fellows * prepared and maintained all corresponding paperwork

* Filled prescriptions and helped counsel patients at an independent pharmacy in Cambridge, MA * Compounded prescriptions for human and veterinary patients * Assisted customers in selecting appropriate medical equipment * provide relevant education * Mentored closely by lead pharmacist (owner) * gained knowledge of business model of independent pharmacy

Activities and Societies: Cum Laude Honor Society, Scholar Athlete Society, Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Lacrosse

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi

Clinical Rotations: Internal Medicine: Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, Melrose, MA Institutional: Woodmark Pharmacy of Massachusetts, Waltham, MA Community: Target, Watertown, MA Elective (Long-Term Care Consulting): Strategies, Boston, MA Elective: Pfizer, Andover, MA Ambulatory Care: Edward Kennedy Community Health Center, Framingham, MA Institutional: Lawrence General Hospital, Lawrence, MA Community: Rite Aid, Somerville, MA Activities and Societies: ASCP, APhA-ASP, Generation Rx, Rho Chi, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Lambda Sigma