Lisa M. Runco, Ph.D.

Faculty Profile - Department of Life Sciences

Lisa M. Runco, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
E-mail: LRunco@nyit.edu

Education

Ph.D., Philosophy: Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York
B.S., Biology. Concentration: Cellular and Molecular Biology. Fairfield University, Fairfield, Connecticut

Academic Appointments

September 2008 - Present: Assistant Professor, Department of Life Sciences - NYIT
September 2007 - May 2008: Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Life Sciences - NYIT
September 2006 - December 2006: Lecture and Laboratory Instructor. Stony Brook University. Long Island Group Advancing Science Education (LIGASE)
February 2006 - September 2006: Laboratory Instructor
September 2003, September 2006: Laboratory Instructor. Women in Science and Engineering (WISE), Stony Brook University - School of Medicine
Laboratory Instructor: 2003: Stony Brook University, Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology

Publications & Meetings Attended

• Coleman JR, Runco LM, Mueller S, Papamichail D, Skiena S, Wimmer E. Rapid Development of Vaccines Against Emerging Threats Using DNA Synthesis and Gene Customization [abstract]. Gordon Research Conference: Chemical and Biological Terrorism Defense; 2008 January 18-23; Galveston, Texas.
• BIO's World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology to Address Man-Made DNA - Synthetic Biology: Its Promise and the Challenge; 2008 April; Chicago, Illinois.
• Runco LM, Myrczek S, Bliska JB, Thanassi DG. Biogenesis of the F1 Capsule and Analysis of the Ultrastructure of Yersinia pestis. J. Bacteriol. 2008. 190:3381-3385.
• Felek S, Runco LM, Thanassi DG, Krukonis ES. "Characterization of Six Novel Chaperone/Usher Systems in Yersinia pestis". In: Perry RD, Fetherston JD (editors). The Genus Yersinia: From Genomics to Function - Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. New York, NY: Springer, 2007. 603:97-105.
• Felek S, Runco L, Thanassi DG, Krukonis ES. Characterization of Six Novel Chaperone/Usher Systems in Yersinia pestis [abstract]. The 9th International Symposium on Yersinia; 2006 Oct; Lexington, Kentucky.
• Runco LM, Felek S, Krukonis E, Thanassi DG. Characterization of the Chaperone/Usher Pathways of Yersinia pestis [abstract]. American Society For Microbiology (ASM) General Meeting; 2006 May; Orlando, Florida.
• Awarded Corporate Activities Program Student Travel Grant for abstract submitted Runco LM, Thanassi DG. Chaperone/Usher Pathways of Yersinia pestis [abstract]. Northeast Biodefense Center (NBC) - NAIAID Region II Center of Excellence for Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Disease Research; 2005 Sept; Cold Spring Harbor, New York.
• International Union of Microbiological Societies (IUMS); 2005 July; San Francisco, California Northeast Biodefense Center (NBC) - NAIAID Region II Center of Excellence for Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Disease Research; 2004 Sept; Lake George, New York. Vancza E, Runco L, Braun PC. Farnesol Increases Amino Acid Uptake by Wildtype and Cell Wall Auxotrophic Strains of Candida albicans [abstract]. American Society For Microbiology (ASM) General Meeting; 2003 May; Washington, DC.

Professional Awards and Achievements

Corporate Activities Program Student Travel Grant Award: 2006
Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges Award: 2002
The National Dean's List Award: 2002

Institutional Service

Advisor of G.I.V.E. (Goals, Inspiration, Values, Education): 2009 - NYIT
Member of Life Sciences Pre-professional Committee: 2009 - NYIT

Offices held in Professional Societies

Associate Member of Sigma Xi - The Scientific Research Society: 2008-Present