<h3>Education</h3><p>Ph.D. Molecular Biology, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Florida, 2006.<br />Dissertation title:&ldquo;Genomic and virulence characterization of seven geographic isolates of the white spot syndrome virus&rdquo;</p><p>M.S. Cell and Molecular Biology, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL, 1994.<br />Thesis title: &ldquo;Transient Gus expression in zygotic embryos of <em>Taxus brevifoia</em>&rdquo;</p><p>B.A. Biological Sciences, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL, 1980.</p><h3>Employment</h3><p>Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at FAU, Aquaculture Division, Fort Pierce, FL.<br /> Supervisor: Dr. John Scarpa, 2008-present<br /> Positions: Assistant Research Scientist<br /> Project Manager of the Aquatic Animal Health Laboratory<br /> ACTED Instructor</p><p>Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Aquaculture Division, Fort Pierce, FL.<br />Supervisor: Dr. Megan Davis, 2003-2007<br />Positions: Research Associate, Senior Research Associate<br />Manager of the Aquatic Animal Health Lab<br />ACTED Instructor</p><p>Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Aquaculture Division, Fort Pierce, FL.<br />Supervisor: Dr. David Vaughan. 1997 - 2002.<br />Positions: Research Assistant III; Assistant Manager of the Aquatic Animal Health Lab, Shrimp culture production, Algae Production<br />ACTED Instructor</p><p>Indian River Community College, Natural Sciences Division, Fort Pierce, FL.<br />Supervisor: Dr. Ann McMullin. 1998 - present<br />Adjunct Instructor: Biology II, Aquatic Animal Health Management</p><p>West Washington County School District, Okawville, IL<br />Supervisor: Mr. Harold Carpenter 1994 - 1997.<br />Instructor: Biology I and Biology II</p><p>Southern Illinois University, Department of Biology.<br />Supervisors: Dr. C. Santanella, Dr. D. Eder, 1993 - 1994.<br />Teaching Assistant: Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology<br />Supervisors: Dr. Bruggermier, 1992<br />Research Assistant: Fresh Water Algae ID</p><p>Jewish Hospital, Pathology Department, St. Louis, MO<br />Supervisor: Dr. Carl Pierce. 1989-1991<br />Position: Lab Technician III</p><p>Monsanto/Searle, CNS Division, Chesterfield, MO<br />Supervisor: Dr. Patricia Contreras. 1988- 1989<br />Position: Biochemist</p><p>Washington University Medical School, Barnard Cancer Hosp., St., Louis, MO<br />Supervisor: Dr. Suresh Shah. 1984- 1988<br />Position: Research Assistant</p><p>Ralston Purina Company, St. Louis, MO<br />Supervisor: Dr. Will Solomon. 1980- 1982<br />Position: Analyst</p><h3>Professional Memberships</h3><ul> <li>American Fisheries Society Professional Certified Member</li> <li>National Shellfisheries Association</li> <li>World Aquaculture Society</li> <li>Sigma Xi</li></ul><h3>Reviewer</h3><p>Journals: Journal of the World Aquaculture Society</p><p>Granting Agencies: Maryland SeaGrant, SBIR National Program</p><h3>Grants</h3><ol> <li>Scarpa, J. and Laramore, S.E. 2003-2004. Dermo screening of SPF oysters. South Florida Water Management District. $2K</li> <li>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</li> <li>Scarpa J, Newell R, Dungan C, and Laramore S. 2006-2007. Growth and reproduction of <em>Crassostrea ariakensis</em> in a US sub-tropical environment: EIS ramifications? NOAA Chesapeake Bay Non-Native Oyster Program. $47K</li></ol><h3>Awards</h3><ol> <li>6th International Conference on Recirculating Aquaculture, Roanoke VA, Invited Speaker 2006.</li> <li>BioFloridas 7th Annual Conference, Boca Raton, FL Travel Award. 2004.</li> <li>WAS Honolulu, Hawaii 1st Place Student Oral Presentation. 2004.</li> <li>AquaExpo Guayaquil, Ecuador, Invited Speaker 2002.</li></ol><h3>Publications</h3><h4>Peer-reviewed</h4><ol> <li>Laramore, S. 2007. Susceptibility of the peppermint shrimp, <em>Lysmata wurdemanni</em>, to the white spot syndrome virus. J. Shellfish Res., 26(2): 1-5.</li> <li>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 <em>Litopenaeus vannamei</em>: Influencia de la salinidad en la expression de la Infeccion. Ciencia 15(3):311-318.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Laramore, S., Laramore, C.R. and Scarpa, J. 2001. Effect of low salinity on growth and survival of postlarvae and juvenile <em>Litopenaeus vannamei</em>. J World Aqua Soc. 32:385-392.</li> <li>Luan, E.C., S. Allen and M.G. Bolyard. 1996. Transient Gus expression in zygotic embryos of <em>Taxus brevifolia</em>. In Vitro Cell and Develop Biol., 32:81-85.</li></ol><h4>Popular Articles</h4><ol> <li>Laramore, S. 2007. Establishing a Biosecure Hatchery. Hatchery International 8(2), March/April:</li> <li>Laramore, S. 2004. Biosecurity Practices &ndash; Effective or Merely Window Dressing. GAA 7(5), Oct: 60-61.</li> <li>Laramore, S. 2004. Recommendations for Preparing Aquatic Animal Specimens for Disease Diagnosis. FFN July, 2004.</li> <li>Laramore, S. 2003. Farming Marine Shrimp in Freshwater, Dr. Susan Laramore says check your ionic balance first. Shrimp News International 2003</li> <li>Laramore, S., Scarpa, J. &amp; McGraw, W.M. 2003. Concentration de iones requirida para el cultivo de <em>Litopenaeus vannamei</em> en aqua dulce. Panorama Acuicola Magazine 8(2):60-63.</li></ol><h4>Published Abstracts</h4><ol> <li>Laramore S. 2007. Implementation of biosecure practices in marine recirculating Hatchery systems. Proceedings of the 6th annual conference on Recirculating Aquaculture, pp.21-22.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Bushek, D., Scarpa, J., Laramore, SE. 2002. Susceptibility of the Caribbean Oyster <em>Crassostrea rhizophorae</em> to <em>Perkinsus marinus</em> J. Shellfish Res. 21:371</li></ol><h4>Conference Abstracts</h4><p>18 presentations and 7 posters from 1999-present</p> Harbor Branch Susan Laramore