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Alexandro Gianforcaro, BA |
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EDUCATION
2009 - 2011 Master of Science (Candidate)
School of Kinesiology and Health Science, Faculty of Health
York University, Toronto, ON
Thesis: The effects of vitamin D on functional, disease and molecular outcome measures in the Cu/Zn-SOD mutant G93A mouse, an animal model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
2004 – 2009 Specialized Honours Bachelor of Arts
School of Kinesiology and Health Science, Faculty of Health
York University, Toronto, ON
● Dean’s Honour Roll, 2007-2009
Final year Independent Study: ALS and nutrition-based interventions in rodent models of ALS.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Aug 2009 – Present Animal Care Worker and Researcher
School of Kinesiology and Health Science, York University, Toronto, ON
Supervisor: Dr. Mazen J. Hamadeh
Sept 2008 – Present Laboratory Researcher
School of Kinesiology and Health Science, York University, Toronto, ON
Supervisor: Dr. Mazen J. Hamadeh
Jan – April 2010 Teaching Assistant: KINE 4020 Human Nutrition
School of Kinesiology and Health Science, York University, Toronto, ON
Course Coordinator: Dr. Mazen J Hamadeh
Sept – Dec 2009 Teaching Assistant: KINE 4130 Advanced Human Nutrition
School of Kinesiology and Health Science, York University, Toronto, ON
Course Coordinator: Dr. Mazen J Hamadeh
Sept – Dec 2009 Teaching Assistant: KINE 4120 Nutritional Aids in Sport and Exercise
School of Kinesiology and Health Science, York University, Toronto, ON
Course Coordinator: Dr. Mazen J Hamadeh
March 2007 – July 2008 Personal Trainer
Real Club Training, Vaughan, ON
April – Sept 2006 Interlocking Stone Installer Royal Stone, GTA, ON
TECHNICAL SKILLS
ANIMAL RESEARCH SKILLS: cardiac puncture,sub-cutaneous and intraperitoneal injections and endpoint assessment, animal handling, pre-clinical measurements (body weight, body condition, ability to move, clinical score, paw grip endurance, rotorod, food intake etc.), ear punching/tail cutting and lysing.
LABORATORY RESEARCH SKILLS: western blotting and polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
VOLUNTEERING
May 2008 – Present Assistant to Physiotherapist
Athletes Care, Toronto, ON
Nov 2004 – April 2005 Tutor
Shoreham Public Elementary School – Toronto, ON
● Tutored a grade 3 child: reading
March – April 2004 Tutor
St. Angela Merici Catholic Elementary School – Vaughan, ON
● Tutored multiple elementary school children (grades 3-6) with reading and homework
STUDENT MENTORING 2010 Ms.Larissa Morsky (4th year undergraduate, KAHS, York U)nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn n Research Topic: Vitamin D and strength, muscle mass and falls, in health and disease. 2010 Ms.Sanam Pourhabib (4th year undergraduate, KAHS, York U)nnnnnnnnnnnn nnnnnnnn Research Topic: Vitamin D and the blood brain/blood spinal cord barrier.
SCHOLARSHIPS 2010-2011 Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS 2010 American Society for Nutrition (ASN)
ABSTRACTS Gianforcaro A, Hamadeh MJ. Is adequate really enough? Vitamin D3 supplementation at 10x the AI blunts disease severity and enhances functional outcomes in an animal model of Lou Gehrig’s disease. A pilot study. Muscle Health Awareness Day 2010:19 (abst.). Gianforcaro A, Hamadeh MJ. D throws Lou Gehrig’s a curveball: D3 attenuates disease severity and functional decline. Bodies of Knowledge Graduate Research Conference 2010:15 (abst.). Gianforcaro A, Hamadeh MJ. Dietary vitamin D3 at 10 fold the adequate intake may
attenuate disease severity in the transgenic G93A mouse model of ALS. FASEB J Gianforcaro A, Hamadeh MJ. The effect of vitamin D on the G93A mouse model of ALS. Proceedings of the Ontario Exercise Physiology Conference 2010:32 (abst.).
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Gianforcaro A, Hamadeh MJ. Dietary vitamin D3 at 10 fold the adequate intake may attenuate disease severity in the transgenic G93A mouse model of ALS. ALS Research Forum, Toronto, ON, May 1 – 3 2010 (podium presentation.). Gianforcaro A, Hamadeh MJ. Dietary D3 at 10 fold the adequate intake may attenuate disease severity in the transgenic G93A mouse model of ALS. Experimental Biology 2010, Anaheim, CA, April 23-28 2010. Gianforcaro A, Hamadeh MJ. The effect of vitamin D on the G93A mouse model of ALS. OEP 2010, Barrie, ON, January 22 - 24, 2010 (podium presentation).
MANUSCRIPTS IN PREPARATION Gianforcaro A, Hamadeh MJ. The potential for vitamin D therapy in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Nutr Rev 2010 Gianforcaro A, Hamadeh MJ. The effect of vitamin D on the G93A Mouse model of ALS. Muscle Nerve 2010
CHAIRING OF SYMPOSIA AT NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES 2010 Session Chair, "Neuromuscular Physiology" OEP 2010, Barrie, ON, Jan 22-24 |