Dr. Falgier began her fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in 2006, following completion of her residency in pediatrics at the University of Minnesota. She graduated from the University of Minnesota, Duluth, in 1996 with a B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and from the University of Minnesota Medical School in 2001.
Dr. Falgier’s research interest centers on the pathogenic fungus Candida albicans, utilizating molecular biology and biochemistry techniques to identify and define proteins involved in invasion and pathogenesis.
CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION & TRAINING
2006-Present Fellow, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine; University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
2002-05 Resident, Pediatrics; University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
1997-2002 Doctor of Medicine; University of Minnesota Medical School, University of Minnesota
1992-96 B.S. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; University of Minnesota - Duluth, Duluth, Minnesota
SCHOLARSHIPS
2000 Joyce L. Funke Women Medical Students Scholarship
1998 Lester & Lois Netz Scholarship
1997 Dan Gall Memorial Human Spirit Scholarship
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
2005 Neonatal Resuscitation Program
2005 Minnesota Medical License & DEA
MEMBERSHIPS
2002-Present American Academy of Pediatrics
2006-Present American Academy of Pediatrics, Perinatal Section
PAST VOLUNTEERSHIPS & EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
2001 Senior Medical Student Advisor, University of Minnesota Medical School
2001 Volunteer, OSCE
1999 Volunteer, Ronald McDonald House
1998-99 Member, Pediatrics Interest Group Committee; University of Minnesota Medical School
1998 Member, Anatomy Memorial Service Committee
1998 Volunteer, CATALYST
1998 Mentor; University of Minnesota Medical School
1997 Volunteer, Doctors Ought to Care (D.O.C.) Program
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
2005 Senior Residency Research Project, University of Minnesota Medical School. Under the guidance of Dr. Cheryl Gale, utilized molecular biology techniques to analyze protein interactions in the pathogenic fungus Candida albicans.
1993-96 Research Assistant and Junior Scientist, University of Minnesota Medical School. Using PCR and Western blots, project involved trying to prove caveolin, a calcium transport protein, existed in rat lymphocytes.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2006-Present Fellow, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota
2002-05 Resident Physician, Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota
1996 Junior Scientist, University of Minnesota-Duluth School of Medicine
1993-96 Undergraduate Chemistry Teaching Assistant, University of Minnesota-Duluth School of Medicine