Education

Ph.D. Molecular Biology, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Florida, 2006.
Dissertation title:“Genomic and virulence characterization of seven geographic isolates of the white spot syndrome virus”

M.S. Cell and Molecular Biology, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL, 1994.
Thesis title: “Transient Gus expression in zygotic embryos of Taxus brevifoia”

B.A. Biological Sciences, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL, 1980.

Employment

Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at FAU, Aquaculture Division, Fort Pierce, FL.
Supervisor: Dr. John Scarpa, 2008-present
Positions: Assistant Research Scientist
Project Manager of the Aquatic Animal Health Laboratory
ACTED Instructor

Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Aquaculture Division, Fort Pierce, FL.
Supervisor: Dr. Megan Davis, 2003-2007
Positions: Research Associate, Senior Research Associate
Manager of the Aquatic Animal Health Lab
ACTED Instructor

Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Aquaculture Division, Fort Pierce, FL.
Supervisor: Dr. David Vaughan. 1997 - 2002.
Positions: Research Assistant III; Assistant Manager of the Aquatic Animal Health Lab, Shrimp culture production, Algae Production
ACTED Instructor

Indian River Community College, Natural Sciences Division, Fort Pierce, FL.
Supervisor: Dr. Ann McMullin. 1998 - present
Adjunct Instructor: Biology II, Aquatic Animal Health Management

West Washington County School District, Okawville, IL
Supervisor: Mr. Harold Carpenter 1994 - 1997.
Instructor: Biology I and Biology II

Southern Illinois University, Department of Biology.
Supervisors: Dr. C. Santanella, Dr. D. Eder, 1993 - 1994.
Teaching Assistant: Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology
Supervisors: Dr. Bruggermier, 1992
Research Assistant: Fresh Water Algae ID

Jewish Hospital, Pathology Department, St. Louis, MO
Supervisor: Dr. Carl Pierce. 1989-1991
Position: Lab Technician III

Monsanto/Searle, CNS Division, Chesterfield, MO
Supervisor: Dr. Patricia Contreras. 1988- 1989
Position: Biochemist

Washington University Medical School, Barnard Cancer Hosp., St., Louis, MO
Supervisor: Dr. Suresh Shah. 1984- 1988
Position: Research Assistant

Ralston Purina Company, St. Louis, MO
Supervisor: Dr. Will Solomon. 1980- 1982
Position: Analyst

Professional Memberships

• American Fisheries Society Professional Certified Member
• National Shellfisheries Association
• World Aquaculture Society
• Sigma Xi

Reviewer

Journals: Journal of the World Aquaculture Society

Granting Agencies: Maryland SeaGrant, SBIR National Program

Grants

1. Scarpa, J. and Laramore, S.E. 2003-2004. Dermo screening of SPF oysters. South Florida Water Management District. $2K
2. Scarpa, J and Laramore, S.E. 2006-2009. Ensuring sustainability of the hard clam aquaculture industry in Florida through evaluation of stock hybridization, stocking densities, and soil and sediment quality. Subcontract UF, funded by USDA-SCREES. $40K
3. Scarpa J, Newell R, Dungan C, and Laramore S. 2006-2007. Growth and reproduction of Crassostrea ariakensis in a US sub-tropical environment: EIS ramifications? NOAA Chesapeake Bay Non-Native Oyster Program. $47K

Awards

1. 6th International Conference on Recirculating Aquaculture, Roanoke VA, Invited Speaker 2006.
2. BioFloridas 7th Annual Conference, Boca Raton, FL Travel Award. 2004.
3. WAS Honolulu, Hawaii 1st Place Student Oral Presentation. 2004.
4. AquaExpo Guayaquil, Ecuador, Invited Speaker 2002.

Publications

Peer-reviewed

1. Laramore, S. 2007. Susceptibility of the peppermint shrimp, Lysmata wurdemanni, to the white spot syndrome virus. J. Shellfish Res., 26(2): 1-5.
2. Montiel de Morales M, Laramore SE, Laramore CR, Morales F, Scarpa J. 2006. Transmision Experiemental del virus de la necrosis Hipodermica y Hematopoyetica infecciosa (IHHNV) en Litopenaeus vannamei: Influencia de la salinidad en la expression de la Infeccion. Ciencia 15(3):311-318.
3. Wilson, C., Scotto, L., Scarpa, J., Volety, A., Laramore, S. and Haunert, D. 2005. Survey of water quality, oyster reproduction and oyster health in the St. Lucie Estuary. J. Shellfish Res., 24(1):157-165.
4. Laramore, S., Laramore, C.R. and Scarpa, J. 2001. Effect of low salinity on growth and survival of postlarvae and juvenile Litopenaeus vannamei. J World Aqua Soc. 32:385-392.
5. Luan, E.C., S. Allen and M.G. Bolyard. 1996. Transient Gus expression in zygotic embryos of Taxus brevifolia. In Vitro Cell and Develop Biol., 32:81-85.

Popular Articles

1. Laramore, S. 2007. Establishing a Biosecure Hatchery. Hatchery International 8(2), March/April:
2. Laramore, S. 2004. Biosecurity Practices – Effective or Merely Window Dressing. GAA 7(5), Oct: 60-61.
3. Laramore, S. 2004. Recommendations for Preparing Aquatic Animal Specimens for Disease Diagnosis. FFN July, 2004.
4. Laramore, S. 2003. Farming Marine Shrimp in Freshwater, Dr. Susan Laramore says check your ionic balance first. Shrimp News International 2003
5. Laramore, S., Scarpa, J. & McGraw, W.M. 2003. Concentration de iones requirida para el cultivo de Litopenaeus vannamei en aqua dulce. Panorama Acuicola Magazine 8(2):60-63.

Published Abstracts

1. Laramore S. 2007. Implementation of biosecure practices in marine recirculating Hatchery systems. Proceedings of the 6th annual conference on Recirculating Aquaculture, pp.21-22.
2. Scarpa J., Sturmer L, Baker S, Laramore S, El-Wazzan E. 2005. Potential use of induced triploidy in Florida hard clam aquaculture. J. Shellfish Res. 24:674.
3. Bushek, D., Scarpa, J., Laramore, SE. 2002. Susceptibility of the Caribbean Oyster Crassostrea rhizophorae to Perkinsus marinus J. Shellfish Res. 21:371

Conference Abstracts

18 presentations and 7 posters from 1999-present