Experience Summary
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
2008-2010 Ross University School of Medicine (New Brunswick, NJ)
Major: Medicine
Specialty desired: Family Practice
At end of 2nd successful year, loss of all financial aid forced a withdrawal from medical school.
2007 The University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI), Ph.D.
School of Natural Resources and Environment
Major: Aquatic and Resource Ecology
Research focused on the interrelationship between vulnerability to predation, anti-predator avoidance behaviors by prey, and prey preferences for refuges in the cryptic flamefish cardinalfish (Apogon maculatus) in both laboratory and field studies.
1988-1992 The University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI), M.S.
School of Natural Resources and Environment
Major: Aquatic and Resource Ecology
Thesis research investigated the influence of habitat structure on lacustrine fish assemblage structure.
1975-1979 Point Loma College (San Diego, CA), B.A.
Department of Biology
Major: Biology
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
2011 Adjunct Professor. RN (Registered Nurse) to BSN (Bachelor of Science, Nursing) Program.
Vanguard University of Southern California, Costa Mesa, CA
BIO 230 Principles of Human Physiology
NURS 410 Principles of PathoPhysiology
2010-11 Adjunct Professor. Vanguard University of Southern California, Costa Mesa, CA
NCSI 430L Biochemistry
NCSI L Microbiology
MATH 165C Scientific Statistics
1996-2008 Associate Professor (tenured). Vanguard University of Southern California, Costa Mesa, CA
NCSI 210C Empirical World
NCSI 210CL Empirical World Lab
BIOL 105 Anatomy and Nutritional Biochemistry
BIOL 105L Anatomy and Nutritional Biochemistry Lab
BIOL 131 General Zoology
BIOL 131L General Zoology Lab
BIOL 204 Human Anatomy
BIOL 204L Human Anatomy Lab
BIOL 4xx General Histology
BIOL 4xxL General Histology Lab
BIOL 304 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy and Embryology
BIOL 304L Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy and Embryology Lab
BIOL 315 General Ecology
BIOL 315L General Ecology Lab
BIOL 341 Marine Ecology
BIOL 341L Marine Ecology Lab
BIOL 330 Conservation Biology
BIOl 330 Conservation Biology Lab
BIOL 409L Microbiology Lab
BIOL 480 Human Nutrition
BIOL 490 Veterinary Embryology
BIOL 499C Biological Research
2006-2011 Nutritional Consultant. Metabolic Concepts, Newport Beach, CA.
Rule-out questionnaires and functional laboratory tests (blood, urine, saliva) are used to evaluate potential nutrient deficiencies and develop personalized protocols incorporating changes to lifestyle, diet, exercise and food-based supplementation.
2006-2011 Nutritional Consultant, Wellness Manager. Ergonique, Inc., Newport Beach, CA.
Consult with individuals interested in altering nutritional and lifestyle status to improve overall health. Consult with physicians interested in enlarging the scope of their practice by using therapeutic lifestyle changes.
2007-2009 Nutritional Consultant. AIM Sports Medicine Clinic, Manhattan Beach, CA.
Consult with individuals interested in altering nutritional and lifestyle status to improve overall health. Consult with chiropractors and physical therapists interested in enlarging the scope of their practice by using therapeutic lifestyle changes.
1994 - 1996 Fisheries Biologist. Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Marathon, FL.
Division of Marine Resources, Fisheries Independent Monitoring Program, Fisheries Statistics Section
Used surveys and correlative analyses to link physical and biological factors to fish and invertebrate abundance and distribution in Florida Bay.
1988 - 1994 Teaching Assistant: Animal Physiology, Fisheries Biology. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
School of Natural Resources and Environment
Laboratory Coordinator: Animal Physiology. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Rackham School of Graduate Studies, Department of Biology
1987 - 1988 Independent Investigator. Scripps Immunology Reference Laboratory San Diego, CA
Established new clinically relevant methods for localizing fluorescent antibodies in diseased human tissue.
1985 - 1987 Research Associate II, Departmental Manager. Molecular Biosystems, Inc., San Diego, CA
Synthesized oligonucleotide probes: refined chromatographic methods to purify and assure product quality.
1985 - 1985 Research Associate I. The University of California, San Diego, CA.
UC Medical Center, Department of Reproductive Medicine
Enhanced radioimmunoassay methodologies detecting the presence of FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) and ACTH (adrenocorticotrophic hormone) in human blood.
1984 - 1985 Technical Specialist for HPLC. LKB Instruments, Inc., Gaithersburg, MD
Improved high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) separation techniques for a diverse array of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids used within research laboratories across California, Idaho, Arizona, Oregon and Washington incorporating the use of a newly developed diode-array detector.
1979 - 1983 Research Associate II. The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
University Medical Center, Department of Pathology
Performed biochemical investigations into potential factors causing atherosclerosis: first published amino acid sequence of the elastin precursor tropoelastin, produced antibodies and developed immunoassay for the enzyme lysl-oxidase, developed electromicrographic techniques to examine collagen fiber orientation within aorta wall and bone tissue.
STATE ACREDITED PROGRAMS
(2007) Developed a Single Subject Teaching Credential Program (in Biology) for Vanguard University
Follow-up submission in 2008
CERTIFICATIONS
2006 First Line Therapy Lifestyle Educator. Metagenics, Inc., Los Angeles, CA
2004 Certified On-line Instructor. Cerro Coso Community College, Ridgecrest, CA
2003 Health Fitness Instructor (#596565). American College of Sports Medicine
PROFESSIONAL REVIEW BOARDS
2005-7 California Teaching Credential Single Subject Matter Program (Science)
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Institute of Functional Medicine
American Association for the Advancement of Science
CONFERENCES
2008 Integration of Chronic Diseases. Metagenics Educational Programs, Santa Monica, CA.
2008 West Coast Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Conference, San Diego, CA
2008 The Emerging Therapeutic Target: Improving Therapeutic Outcomes by Treating the Intersection of Osteoporosis, Cardiovascular Disease, Type 2 Diabetes, and Arthritis. Metagenics Educational Programs, Los Angeles, CA.
2007 The Role of Toxicants and the Gastrointestinal Environment in Chronic Disease: Novel Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approaches in Integrative Medicine, Santa Monica, CA
2006 Functional Laboratory Training, Los Angeles, CA
2006 West Coast Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Conference, San Diego, CA
2006 New Strategies for the Management of Autoimmune Diseases, Irvine, CA
2005 West Coast Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Conference, San Diego, CA
2005 Functional Blood Chemistry, Los Angeles, CA
2005 First Line Therapy Certification (Level 1), Beverly Hills, CA
2005 West Coast Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Conference, San Diego, CA
2004 IDEA Workshop: Improving College & University Teaching, San Diego, CA
2004 The Mood Cure Workshop, Universal City, CA
2004 Clinical Neurobiology: An Innovative, Theraputic Approach to Modern Disease, Santa Monica, CA
2004 Ultra Performance LC: Redefining Separation Science, San Diego, CA
2004 Premenstrual Syndrome & Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Santa Ana, CA
2004 Calibration, operation & maintenance of YSI 6820 probes, Los Angeles, CA
2003 West Coast Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Conference, San Diego, CA
2003 The Clinical Applications of Metabolic Testing, Santa Barbara, CA
2003 From Lab Evaluation to Nutrition Solutions, Beverly Hills, CA
2002 West Coast Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Conference, Los Angeles, CA
2002 Essentials of Nutritional Therapy, El Segundo, CA
1993 Microhabitat use and feeding behavior by juvenile doctorfish (Acanthurus chirurgus). Canadian Society of Zoologists. University of Guelph.
MANUSCRIPTS REVIEWED
2008 Biology: Concepts & Investigations, 1st ed., Hoefnagel, McGraw-Hill
2006 Atlas of Anatomy, 1st ed, Tank, LLW Publishers
2006 California Teaching Credential- Single Subject Matter Program (Biology)
2004 California Teaching Credential- Single Subject Matter Program (Biology)
2000 Human Anatomy, 9e, John Wiley & Sons
1999 Human Anatomy Lab Manual, 1e WCB/Mc-Graw Hill Publishers
1996 Fish Habitat Report for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
1996 Human Anatomy, 4e, WCB/McGraw Hill Publishers
GRANTS and AWARDS
2007 Strathmores Who’s Who in America
1992 The Fishery Alumni Memorial Award for academic achievement
1991 UM School of Natural Resources Graduate Student Grant
1991 Elizabeth A. Sussman Internship Grant
1990 UM Biological Station Student Research Grant
PUBLICATIONS
Smith, D.W., Sandberg, L. B., Leslie, B.H., Wolt, T.B., Minton, S.T., Myers, B., and Rucker, R.B. (1981) Primary structure of a chick tropoelastin peptide: evidence for a collagen-like amino acid sequence. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 103:880-885.
Minton, S.T., Sherman, P.D. and Webb. P.W. (1992). Laboratory Manual for Animal Physiology. University of Michigan, Department of Biology. 196pp.
Minton, S.T. (1991). Seasonal fish assemblage continuity on artificial reefs in a north temperate lake. Master's Thesis. University of Michigan. 35pp.
Minton, S.T. (2007) . Effects of predator avoidance behaviors and preferred shelter on predation of flamefish, Apogon maculatus (Apogonidae). Ph.D. dissertation. University of Michigan.
Minton, S.T. (in prep) Flamefish (Apogonidae) abundance as a function of crevice depth and conspecific density.
Minton, S.T. (in prep) Discrimination between artificial habitats differing in surface-area and internal refuge spaces by a coral reef fish.
Minton, S.T. (in prep) Piscivory and the effect of predation risk on flamefish (Apogonidae) preference for artificial shelter.
Minton, S.T. (in prep) Influence of density and shelter complexity on piscivory in flamefish (Apogon maculates: Apogonidae).