EDUCATION
Ph.D. Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of California, Davis, December 2004.
B.S. Environmental Toxicology, University of California, Davis, June 1999.
A.A. Shasta Junior College, Redding, CA, June 1996.

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
· Adjunct Instructor, BIS 307 "Biology of Organisms" (January 18-May 25), Cosumnes River Community College, Sacramento, CA.
· Instructor for ETX 102A "Chemicals in the Environment" (January 05-March 05), University of California, Davis, CA.
· Areas of teaching competence include: Biology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Ecotoxicology and Marine Biology, among others.
· Experience in developing course lectures, laboratory exercises and examinations.
· Competent in multiple lecturing styles and techniques, as well as multimedia presentations including powerpoint presentations and laboratory demonstrations.
· Two years cumulative teaching experience at the postsecondary level with students of diverse age, ethnicity, ability and culture.

TEACHING AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Instructor, Biology of Organisms, Cosumnes River College, Sacramento, CA (January 18-May 25, 2005).
Instructor, Environmental Fate of Toxicants, UC Davis, Davis, CA (January 5-March 21, 2005).
Teaching Assistant, Introduction to Environmental Toxicology, UC Davis, Spring Quarter, 1999; Spring Quarter, 2004.
Teaching Assistant, Environmental Impacts of Toxicants Laboratory, UC Davis, Spring Quarters, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002.

Guest Lectures:
· "Biological Warfare: Past and Present Threats." Introduction to Environmental Toxicology, Spring Quarter, 2004.
· "History of Environmental Toxicology." Introduction to Environmental Toxicology, Spring Quarter, 1999.

Doctoral Research, UC Davis, 8/99-12/04.
Successfully characterized the glutathione S-transferases present in white sturgeon and Chinook salmon hepatic cytosol. Evaluated the impacts of migrational adaptation. Work included funding obtainment, literature searches, experimental design and application, manuscript preparation, laboratory work and written and oral presentations.

Characterization of Glutathione S-Transferases in Juvenile White Sturgeon and Chinook Salmon and the Effects of Salinity

PUBLICATIONS
Donham, R. T., D. Morin, W. T. Jewell, M. W. Lame, H. J. Segall and R. S. Tjeerdema, 2005. Characterization of glutathione S-transferases in juvenile white sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus). Aquat. Toxicol. 71, 203-214.

Donham, R. T., D. Morin, W. T. Jewell, M. W. Lame, H. J. Segall and R. S. Tjeerdema, 2005. Characterization of cytosolic glutathione S-transferases in juvenile Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha). Aquat. Toxicol. 73, 221–229.

Donham, R. T., D. Morin and R. S. Tjeerdema, 2006. Salinity effects on activity and expression of glutathione S-transferases in white sturgeon and Chinook salmon. Ecotoxicol. Environ. Saf. 63, 293-298.

POSTER AND PLATFORM PRESENTATIONS
-SETAC Meeting, 2004, Portland, OR, "Influence of Salinity on White Sturgeon and Chinook Salmon Glutathione S-Transferases." Poster Presentation.
-Norcal SETAC Meeting, 2004, Davis, CA, "Characterization of Glutathione S-Transferases in Juvenile White Sturgeon." Poster Presentation.
-Center for Environmental Health Sciences Convention, 2003, Napa, CA, "Characterization and Identification of Glutathione S-Transferases in Juvenile White Sturgeon." Poster Presentation.
-12th International Symposium of Pollutant Responses in Marine Organisms (PRIMO), May 9-13, 2003, Tampa, FL, "Characterization and Identification of Glutathione S-Transferases in Juvenile White Sturgeon." Platform Presentation.
-Center for Environmental Health Sciences Convention, 2002, Napa, CA, "Glutathione S-Transferases, Adrenocorticotropic Hormone, and Cortisol; Combined Effects of Migratory Stressors and Atrazine Exposure on Juvenile White Sturgeon and Chinook Salmon." Poster Presentation.
-Norcal SETAC Meeting, 2002, Davis, CA, "Glutathione S-Transferases, Adrenocorticotropic Hormone, and Cortisol; Combined Effects of Migratory Stressors and Atrazine Exposure on Juvenile White Sturgeon and Chinook Salmon." Poster Presentation.
-Toxic Substances Research and Teaching Program Annual Retreat, 2002, Long Beach, CA, "GlutathioneS-Transferases, Adrenocorticotropic Hormone, and Cortisol; Combined Effects of Migratory Stressors and Atrazine Exposure on Juvenile White Sturgeon and Chinook Salmon." Poster Presentation.
-Pharmacology and Toxicology Symposium, 2002, Davis, CA, "GlutathioneS-Transferases, Adrenocorticotropic Hormone, and Cortisol; Combined Effects of Migratory Stressors and Atrazine Exposure on Juvenile White Sturgeon and Chinook Salmon." Platform Presentation.

ACADEMIC SERVICE
-Academic Peer Advisor, Environmental Toxicology, UC Davis (1998-1999).

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
-Student member of Northern California Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry
-Student member of Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry

HONORS
-UCTSR&TP Ecotoxicology Lead Campus Program Fellowship, 2001-2003.
-Second Place Poster, UC Davis CEHS Conference, 2003.
-Certificate of Recognition, 3rd Place Poster, Norcal SETAC Meeting, 2002.
-California Water Environment Association Scholarship, 1999-2000.
-Center for Environmental Health Sciences Fellowship, UC Davis, 1999-2000.
-Miller Mug Award for Service to the Undergraduate Major, UC Davis, 1999 and 2000.
-Departmental Award for Service to the Undergraduate Major, UC Davis, June 1999.
-Outstanding Senior Award, UC Davis, June 1999.

REFERENCES
Ron Tjeerdema, Ph.D. (530) 754-5192
Department of Environmental Toxicology, University of California, Davis, CA 95616

Alan Buckpitt, Ph.D. (530) 752-7674
Department of Molecular and Biological Sciences, University of California, Davis, CA 95616

Michael Denison, Ph.D. (530) 752-3879
Department of Environmental Toxicology, University of California, Davis, CA 95616