Laura Siracusa

Dedicated Life Scientist with experience in laboratory research. Expertise in data analysis and background in pathobiology and medical sciences. Proficient in advanced laboratory equipment use and techniques. Expertise in cell culture and live animal studies. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proven history of maintaining equipment and lab areas in alignment with regulatory guidelines. Proficient in conducting laboratory experiments while informing new hires on research methods and data collection procedures. Hardworking and driven with superior organizational and analytical skills combined with unparalleled dedication to research excellence. Skilled in conceptualization, design and implementation of complex research projects. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

• Siracusa L, Liu E, Park E, Baker A. Characterization of HMGB1 localization and temporal expression in a fluid percussion injury model. IPR
• Siracusa L, Liu E, Park E, Baker A. Changes in HMGB1 expression within primary neuronal and astrocyte cell cultures following oxygen deprivation; an in vitro traumatic brain injury model. IPR
• Siracusa L, Liu E, Park E, Baker A. Oxytocin as a modulator of HMGB1 translocation following exposure to oxygen deprivation; a potential endogenous therapeutic. IPR
• Siracusa L. Mechanisms of glucocorticoid-mediated suppression of tracheal antimicrobial peptide expression in bovine tracheal epithelial cells. Masters dissertation, University of Guelph, 2018.
• Bassel LL, Kaufman EI, Alsop SN, Sergejewich L, Vulikh K, Stinson KJ, Siracusa LR, Buchan J, Hewson J, Sharif S, Caswell JL. The effect of aerosolized bacterial lysate on experimentally induced Mannheimia haemolytica pneumonia in calves. Canadian Journal of Veterinary Research. 2022 Apr 1;86(2):85-92.
• Bassel LL, Co C, Macdonald A, Sly L, McCandless EE, Hewson J, Tiwari R, Sharif S, Siracusa L, Clark ME, Caswell JL. Pulmonary and systemic responses to aerosolized lysate of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli in calves. BMC veterinary research. 2020 Dec;16(1):1-6.
• Bassel LL, Kaufman EI, Alsop SN, Stinson KJ, Hewson J, Sharif S, Vulikh K, Siracusa L, Clark ME, Caswell JL. Development of an aerosolized Mannheimia haemolytica experimental pneumonia model in clean-catch colostrum-deprived calves. Veterinary microbiology. 2019 Jul 1;234:34-43.