Teresa Anguiano, PhD

Dr. Anguiano currently holds the position of Field Application Scientist at Namocell, a Bio-Techne brand, covering the Midwest and Pacific Northwest US Territories, as well as Western Canada. Prior to this, she served as a Postdoctoral Associate under the mentorship of Dr. Arthur S. Levine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, collaborating with the Brain Institute of Pittsburgh. Her research during this period delved into investigating oxidative neuronal DNA damage as a fundamental factor contributing to beta-amyloid accumulation in Alzheimer's Disease.

In a previous postdoctoral role at the McGowan Institute of Regenerative Medicine, in conjunction with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Dr. Anguiano conducted analyses on mesh materials critical for abdominal wall reconstruction, an integral aspect of hernia repair. Her work also extended to exploring the impact of matrix-bound nanovesicles (MBV) on promoting retinal axon regeneration following optic nerve injury.

Dr. Anguiano earned her MS graduate degree in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, and Biochemistry with a concentration in Public Health Laboratory Sciences from Southern Illinois University in Springfield, Illinois. She later obtained her Ph.D. from the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health. Her doctoral research centered on investigating the role of arsenic in remodeling the extracellular matrix and determining the lineage of skeletal muscle stem cells.

During her final year of graduate school, Dr. Anguiano served as a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor at Duquesne University, overcoming the challenges of teaching science-based courses and laboratory sections during a global pandemic.

Actively engaged in professional societies, Dr. Anguiano has been a member of the Society of Toxicology (SOT) and the Hispanic Organization of Toxicologists (HOT) since 2015. She contributed significantly by serving as the Chair of the Graduate Committee (2017–2018), Co-Chair of the Post-Doctoral Committee (2017–2018), and as an Assistant for the Education Committee (2017–2018). Currently, she holds the position of HOT Secretary (2022-2024). In recognition of her outstanding contributions, Dr. Anguiano received the HOT Graduate Student Travel Award in 2018 and was honored with the HOT Outstanding Officer Award for her service as HOT Secretary. As she continues to advance in her scientific career, Dr. Anguiano expresses her commitment to remaining actively involved with HOT and contributing to its mission.

 

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