Liana Morales Sizemore

Professional with a background in Biology and research, seeking to leverage 3 years of marketing experience to re-enter the scientific field. Strong communication, project management, and analytical skills developed through managing diverse projects. Adept at time management and problem-solving, with a proven ability to adapt to new environments. Eager to apply scientific knowledge and interdisciplinary skills in a full-time role that fosters growth and innovation.

Amgen Scholar, 2018
Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO

● Worked as a research assistant in the Luke/Pak/Silverman Laboratory under the supervision of Dr. Stephen Pak
● Evaluated and then presented a poster on the physical changes of genetically modified C. elegans
● Concluded that C. elegans genetically modified with disease-related genes, demonstrated physical changes and also concluded that our WormLab evaluation method could eventually contribute to a quicker and easier diagnosis of patients with undiagnosed genetic disorders

Summer Undergraduate Research Student, 2017
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE

● Shadowed and did research under the instruction of Dr. Donny Suh, a Pediatric Ophthalmologist

• Evaluated and then presented a research poster on the effectiveness of diagnosis done by the D-Eye, Smartphone-Based Retinal Screening System
• Introduced the results that this device would lead to advancements in telemedicine and medical education in Ophthalmology due to its simplicity, portability, affordability and resemblance to a direct ophthalmoscope

My Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Presentation, November 2017
• Presented at The College of Saint Rose Natural Sciences Colloquium on Undergraduate Research done at The University of Nebraska Medical Center

Invertebrates In Fragmented Areas and Community Gardens in Albany, NY Publication, May 2017

• Published in The Journal of Undergraduate Research at The College of Saint Rose

• Dean’s List, 2019-2015
• The Outstanding Senior in Biology: Cell/Molecular Biology Concentration, 2019
• The Marie Chirico Bello ’48 Award, 2019
• President’s Award for Leadership, 2019
• Senior Tutor Award, 2019
• Project 70 Scholarship, 2018
• The Sister Theresa Wysolmerski Award for Excellence in Biology, 2017
• Academic Achievement of the Class of 2019, 2017

● Certificate in English<>Spanish Translation

● ServSafe Certified

1. Miss Universe Aguadilla 2021 - Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2021

• Achieved top 10 position at Miss Universe Puerto Rico national pageant
• Represented my town throughout pageant activities and social events including beach restoration activities alongside Rescate Playas Borinquen.
• Coordinated pageant social media content and competition strategies alongside my team

2. Miss Teenager 2014 International Pageant

• Competed and won the international pageant in Guatemala City, Guatemala representing Puerto Rico in 2014
• Participated in interviews with international TV, radio and media outlets
• Engaged with representatives from different countries during the pageant activities

3. Miss Teen World Puerto Rico 2014

• Represented my hometown, Aguadilla and Puerto Rico in an international pageant in 2014
• Engaged with local media including TV, radio and news outlets
• Worked on community projects like cancer patient visits and beach-clean ups
• Represented the Puerto Rican women throughout pageant activities and social events involving pageant sponsors and collaborators in the industry