Noel Yoko Takeuchi
115 112th Street, NE, St. Petersburg, Florida, 33716
(310) 963-9059
[email protected]
U.S. citizen
EDUCATION
2007 – 2012
University of Florida
Ph.D. Veterinary Medical Sciences
College of Veterinary Medicine, Aquatic Animal Health Program
Center for Environmental and Human Toxicology
Gainesville, FL
2005 – 2007
University of New England
M.S. Marine Science
Biddeford, ME
1998 - 2002
University of California at Davis
B.S. Animal Science
Specializing in companion and captive animal management
Minor in Japanese
Davis, CA
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
2012
University of Queensland, National Research Centre for Environmental Toxicology, Coopers
Plains, Australia
Mentor: Caroline Gaus, PhD, Trace metal control in Paenungulata
2009
University of Queensland, National Research Centre for Environmental Toxicology, Coopers
Plains, Australia
Mentor: Susan Bengston Nash, PhD, Persistent organic pollutants in Humpback whales
(Megaptera novaeangliae)
2007-2012
University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine, Gainesville, FL, USA
Advisor: David Barber, PhD, Trace metal concentrations and the physiological role of zinc in the
West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus)
2007- 2011
University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine, Gainesville, FL, USA
Mentor: Iske Larkin, PhD, Vegetation surveys, manatee tracking and fecal collection
2005 – 2007
University of New England, Department of Biological Sciences, Biddeford, ME, USA
Advisor: Kathryn Ono, Ph.D, Dietary analysis of artificial harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) formulas with
a focus on circulating retinol and -tocopherol levels
 Collaborations with Mystic Aquarium (Lisa Mazzaro, Ph.D), Smithsonian National Zoo
(Olav Oftedal, Ph.D), University of Rhode Island (Chong Lee, Ph.D)
2005
Research Assistant at California State University, Long Beach, Department of Biological
Sciences, Long Beach, CA
Mentor: Esteban Fernandez-Juricic, Ph.D, Behavior and Conservation Laboratory working
with avian species
2000 - 2002
California Regional Primate Research Center, Davis, CA
 Night Nursery Research Technician collecting nutrition data of juvenile and baby rhesus
macaques
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AWARDED RESEARCH SUPPORT
2010
Lerner Gray Grant for Marine Research, American Museum of Natural History, $1,500
Role: Principal Investigator, Trace metal control in Superorder Paenungulata
2009, 2012
Graduate Student Council Travel Grant, Veterinary Graduate Student Travel Grant
2008
College of Veterinary Medicine Team Building Grant, $9,600
Role: Graduate Student, Trace metals in the Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) and its
environment
2006
Norcross Wildlife Foundation, The A.V. Stout Fund, $1,000
Role: Principal Investigator, Circulating vitamin A and E levels based on artificial formula consumed
in rescued harbor seal, Phoca vitulina, pups
PRESENTATIONS
2011
19th Biennial Conference for the Biology of Marine Mammals, Tampa, Florida, USA
“Whole blood trace metal and metallothionein in Superorder Paenungulata” - Poster
2011
Florida Student Chapter for the Society of Marine Mammalogy Student Research
Symposium, Gainesville, FL, USA
“Trace metals in the Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) and the use of
metallothionein as a potential biomarker of metal exposure” - Oral
2010
NSF Research Day, Gainesville, FL, USA
“Contaminants in marine mammals of the Southeastern United States and Down Under –
Poster
2009
18th Biennial Conference for the Biology of Marine Mammals, Quebec City, Canada
“Evaluation of trace metals in the Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) and the
expression of metallothionein as a potential biomarker of metal exposure” – Poster
2009
International Association of Aquatic Animal Medicine, San Antonio, TX, USA
“Trace metal baseline levels in the Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) from
four different locations with comparison to other aquatic animals in Florida waters” – Oral
2009
International Sirenian Conservation Conference, Atlanta, GA, USA
“Evaluation of trace metals in the Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) from the
Gulf Coast” – Oral
2008
Southeast and Mid-Atlantic Marine Mammal Symposium, Hollings Marine
Laboratory, Charleston, SC, USA
“Circulating retinol and a-tocopherol levels based on artificial formula consumed in
rescued neonatal harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) – Poster
2007
Northeast Biological Sciences Graduate Student Conference, Dalhousie University,
Nova Scotia, Canada
“Circulating levels of vitamin A and E in rescued harbor seal, Phoca vitulina, pups” – Oral
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PUBLICATIONS
2011
Takeuchi, N.Y., Ono, K.A., Barber, D.S. Circulating retinol and -tocopherol levels in
rescued harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) pups consuming artificial formula. Journal of Wildlife
Rehabilitation 31(3): 15-22.
2011
Wiedner, E.B., Takeuchi, N.Y., Isaza, R., Barber, D.S. Baseline levels of trace metals in
blood of captive Asian elephants (Elephas maximus). Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
42(2): 360–362.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2010 – 2011
University of Florida, Department of Animal Sciences
 Laboratory Instructor, Teaching Assistant, Reproductive Physiology for majors (ANS 3319)
2005 – 2007
University of New England, Department of Biology
 Laboratory Instructor, Freshman Biology for majors (BIO 101) and non-majors (BIO 104)
VETERINARY TECHNICIAN EXPERIENCE
2003 – 2006
Veterinary Technician
Harbor Animal Hospital, Torrance, CA
2004 – 2005
Veterinary Technician Volunteer
Marine Mammal Care Center, San Pedro, CA
2003
Rehabilitation and Veterinary Technician Intern
Alaska SeaLife Center, Seward, AK
2001
Wildlife Rehabilitation Technician Intern
Island Wildlife Natural Care Centre, Salt Spring Island, BC
2000 – 2002
Animal Care Crew Volunteer
The Marine Mammal Center, Sausalito, CA
AWARDS AND HONORS
2012
Endeavour Postdoctoral Research Award, Australian Government Department of
Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, University of Queensland
2009
East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes Program, National Science Foundation and the
Australian Academy of Sciences, University of Queensland
2007
Board of Education Fellowship, Office of Graduate Minority Programs, University of Florida
2006
Jonathan Smith Endowment Fund Scholarship, University of New England
2006
U.S. Achievement Academy National Collegiate Minority Leadership Award, University of
New England
2001
Educational Enhancement Fund, University of California, Davis
1998
Davis Scholarship, University of California, Davis
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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
2011
Florida Student Marine Mammal Symposium, Florida Student Chapter of the Society for
Marine Mammalogy, Organizer
2010 - 2011
19th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals, Society for Marine
Mammalogy, Student Affairs Committee
2009 – 2011
Red Dragons Miami/Tampa Dragon Boat Club
2007 – 2011
Veterinary Graduate Student Association, University of Florida, 2008-2011
Secretary, Graduate Student Council Representative
2007 – 2009
Asian Graduate Student Organization, University of Florida, 2007-2008 President
2006
Rissho University (Japan) Summer Roommate Program, University of Southern Maine
2005 – 2007
Graduate Student Government, University of New England
2005 – 2007
International Club, University of New England
2005 – 2006
Multicultural Advisory Committee, University of New England
2003 – 2005
Nikkei Bridge, Volunteer for Southern California Japanese Community
1997
PADI SCUBA certified