Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
2024- Bachelor of Science Biology, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, Illinois
Honors: summa cum laude
2015- Bachelor of Science Art with Minor in Biology, Elmhurst University, Elmhurst, Illinois
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Undergraduate Student Researcher (2021-2024) Voisine Lab. Northeastern Illinois University, Biology Department, Chicago, Illinois
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Family Learning Program Assistant (Jan. 2025 - Present) Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago, Illinois
Education Specialist (Aug. 2023 - Present) Adler Planetarium, Chicago, Illinois
Education Fellow, Fellowship (Mar. 2021 - Jul. 2022) Instructor, part-time (Sept. 2016- Jul. 2022). Elmhurst Art Museum, Elmhurst, Illinois
PUBLICATIONS
Lotesto V. , Voisine C. 2025. Reduced insulin-like signaling restores motor and chemosensory neuron function in C. elegans expressing TDP-43, an ALS-associated protein. microPublication Biology. 10.17912/micropub.biology.001788
PRESENTATIONS
Oral Presentations
Lotesto V. & Voisine C. Impact of Insulin Signaling on Neurotoxicity in C. elegans Expressing TDP-43, An ALS Associated Protein.
2024 John Sargon Albazi Research and Creative Activities Student Symposium. April 2024; Northeastern Illinois University; Chicago, IL.
Award: Biology & Chemistry Session Winner
ILSAMP STEM Symposium 2024. January 2024; Lisle, IL.
Award: 2nd place in Molecular Biology
15th Annual SCSE Summer Research Symposium. September 2023; Northeastern Illinois University; Chicago, IL.
2023 John Sargon Albazi Research and Creative Activities Student Symposium. April 2023; Northeastern Illinois University; Chicago, IL.
Poster Presentations
Lotesto V. & Voisine C. Impact of Insulin Signaling on Neurotoxicity in C. elegans Expressing TDP-43, An ALS Associated Protein.
Chicago Society of Neuroscience 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting. March 2024; Chicago, IL.
17th Midwest Conference on Protein Folding; Assembly and Molecular Motions. January 2024; Evanston, IL.
4th Annual Chicago Area Worm Meeting (ChAWM). November 2023; University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago, IL.
2023 SACNAS National Diversity in STEM Conference. October 2023; Portland, OR.
Poster Award: Life Sciences, Cell/Molecular Biology
Lotesto V. & Voisine C. Investigating the Impact of Insulin Signaling to Reduce Neurotoxicity in C. elegans Expressing TDP-43, an ALS Associated Protein.
Chicago Society of Neuroscience 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting. March 2023; Chicago, IL.
ILSAMP STEM Symposium 2023. January 2023; Lisle, IL.
Poster Award: 2nd Place in General Biology.
16th Midwest Conference on Protein Folding; Assembly and Molecular Motions. January 2023; Evanston, IL.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
2025 “Anatomy of Healthcare: DuPage County Medical History”, Elmhurst History Museum, Elmhurst, Illinois (Featured Artist)
2024 Intellectual Voyager Award. Northeastern Illinois University Department of Biology
2024 Dana Foundation Neuro Art Competition
1st Place Winner