Student-mentor success

Among recent students involved in research at Le Moyne who were mentored by Assistant Professor Lara DeRuisseau, Ph.D.

• Nadia Orosz, medical student, State University of NY: Upstate Medical University
• Kimberly Pompo, veterinary student, University of Tennessee
• Jeffrey Summers, osteopathic medicine student, Rocky Vista University
• Stephanie Livermore, (integral honors) physician assistant alumni, Le Moyne College
• Michelle Zoccollilo, (departmental honors), dental student and currently doing research at the State University of NY: University at Buffalo. Michelle was recently chosen as a finalist for the undegraduate research award based on her submitted abstract and platform presentation at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference of the American College of Sports Medicine.
• Sylvia Zabycz, Ph.D. student, State University of NY: Upstate Medical University
• Kristin Baker (current), accepted to medical school, St. Georges University

Among the students recently mentored by Assistant Professor Devon Keeney, Ph.D.

• Aleksander Szymaniak, Ph.D program in cellular and molecular biology, Boston University School of Medicine
• Jason Palladino, master’s program in genetics, University of Connecticut
• Jonathan Hess, department of neuroscience Ph.D. program, SUNY Upstate Medical University
• Sean Lindley, current student, accepted into several Ph.D. programs
  
   

Alums in the workplace

Michelle (Mader) Denz, Ph.D. (class of 2001)
Current position: Senior Research Scientist at Wyeth Pharmacueticals - Michelle engineers and purifies various proteins and antibodies.

"I liked Le Moyne for the small classroom size, general atmosphere, and quality of the college.  The quality of the professors is outstanding and the range of Biology courses to choose from is a great asset. This allowed me to grow intellectually as well as gain confidence in my scientific abilities."

 

Current Students

Cynthia Dowsland ('13) has been accepted into Harvard Dental School and the University of Buffalo Dental School.

Patrick Micaroni ('13) will attend the University of Buffalo Dental School.

 

Careers in Biology

Listed below is a sampling of career information on Le Moyne alumni who majored in Biology. 

Administrator, Acme Distribution Centers

Agroforestry, Volunteer Peace Corps

Aide, Cornell Co-op Extension

Associate Doctor, Robin Chiropractic

Chiropractor, Family Wellness Clinic

Coordinator, North Shore Diabetes Association

Cytogenetic Technologist, SUNY Health Science Center

Director of Social Services,  Auburn Nursing Home

Emergency Medicine Resident, University Medical Center

EMT, American Medical Response

Environmental Analyst, Champion International Corp.

Environmental Chemistry, O'Brien & Gere

Environmental Scientist, Paradigm Environment Services

Family Practice Resident, St. Joseph's Hospital

Genetic Counselor, Memorial Sloan

Hydrologist, USGS

Lab Assistant,  Laboratory Alliance of CNY

Lab Technician, New York State Department of Health

Medical Technologist, Mollick, Etra & Etra, M.D.

Nurse, St. Peter's Hospital

Optometrist, Cataract Care Center

Pharmacist, Walgreen's

Physical Therapist,  Star Rehabilitation

Research Scientist, Progenics Pharmaceuticals

Resident in Surgery, LSU Medical Center

Sales Manager, Radionics, Inc.

Science Teacher, North Syracuse Junior High School

Staff Pharmacist, Eckerd Drugs

Technical Assistant,  American Red Cross

Technologist, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company