Tess Condeff

tesskgc@gmail.com
EDUCATION
San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
Bachelor of Science in Biology (in progress)
GPA: 3.22/4.0
Anticipated Graduation: May 2016
Cuyamaca College, El Cajon, CA
August 2013 May 2014
Grossmont College, El Cajon, CA
Associate Degree in University Studies: Computer, Math, and Natural Sciences
GPA 3.42/4.0
Graduation Date: June 2014
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant
Department of Life Sciences
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

2014 - Present

Investigated the presence of phage-encoded exotoxin genes in water samples collected along
the San Diego coast during and following a rain event.
Supervisor: Stanley Maloy
Research Trainee
Department of Life Sciences
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

2014

Investigated how abiotic factors that make up the climate affect emerging infectious disease
and the selection and introduction of new disease into the environment using molecular
techniques, mathematical modeling, and geographical information system programs.
Supervisor: Stanley Maloy

POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Condeff, T., V. Casas, and S. Maloy. Optimization of a QPCR Assay for the Detection of

Shiga Toxin Gene in Environmental Samples. SDSU Student Research Symposium. San
Diego State University, CA. March 2015.
Hilleger, M., N. Vazquez, D. Collins, T. Condeff, V. Casas, and S. Maloy. Investigating
Phage-encoded blaCTX-M1 in Influent and Effluent Samples from Wastewater Treatment
Plants. SDSU Student Research Symposium. San Diego State University, CA. March
2015.
Condeff, T. and J. Luu. Survey of various SDSU construction sites for shiga and diphtheria
toxin genes. Keck Program Student Presentations. San Diego State University, CA.
August 2014.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Condeff, T. and J. Luu. Survey of various SDSU construction sites for shiga and diphtheria
toxin genes. Keck Program Student Presentations. San Diego State University, CA.
August 2014.
PUBLICATIONS
Casas V, M. Hilleger, M. Galindo, D. Collins, D. Monroe-Robinson, N. Vazquez, T.
Condeff, B. Mueller-Rodriguez, and S. Maloy. Investigating Phage-encoded Reservoirs
of Antibiotic Resistant Genes in Wastewater Samples. Manuscript in progress.
HONORS AND AWARDS
NIH Initiative for Maximizing Student Development Scholar
Invitation to Scholars without Borders Honor Society
Excellence in Lab Participation, W.M. Keck Program
Exemplary Keck Scholar, W.M. Keck Program
Certificate of Achievement, Grossmont College
Vice Presidents List, Grossmont College
Vice Presidents List, Cuyamaca College
Bernard Osher Scholarship
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES/ORGANIZATIONS
American Society for Microbiology
SDSU Biomedical Technology Student Association
TEACHING EXPERIENCES

2015-Present
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2014
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Spring 2014
Spring 2014
2014

Co-Coordinator
The Science Link Program
Knox Middle School
San Diego, CA

2013 - Present

An after school program for at-risk and underrepresented youth to prepare students for higher
learning by providing science education and hands-on experiments and activities.
Presentations and activities designed and implemented on a weekly basis for a group of 2030 students. Activities have included dissections, DNA extraction, architecture design and
model building, etc.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH EXPERIENCES
Volunteer
SDSU Science and Engineering Sampler
San Diego, Ca

2015

Helped coordinate, set-up, and run a community event during which the public was educated
on interactions between phage, their bacterial host, the environment, and the impact on
human help this relationship has. Demonstrations included gram stains, cell cultures
undergoing lysis, cell lysis model using water balloons and confetti, and a build-your-own
phage station.
Volunteer
Cuyamaca College Science and Conservation Club
El Cajon, Ca

2013 - 2014

Student-run club that works to protect and preserve the Cuyamaca Nature Preserve by
promoting native plant and animal life while removing invasive species. The club also works
with community conservation groups to participate in local projects such as collaborating
with Lakesides River Park Conservancy to plant trees along the San Diego River.