Kameron Corba

Curious, driven, and deeply empathetic, I am someone who thrives at the intersection of science and service. My path has been shaped by a love for animals, a fascination with complexity—both biological and emotional—and a desire to make a tangible difference in the world. I bring a thoughtful and resilient approach to everything I do, whether I’m assisting in surgery, navigating fieldwork, or decoding genetic data. With a calm presence and a natural instinct to care, I connect easily with others, human and animal alike. I value growth, authenticity, and integrity, and I’m committed to a career that blends rigorous inquiry with hands-on compassion. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Catalina Pet Hospital, Volunteer/Shadow, Tucson, AZ, 07/2024- 04/2025

• Observed surgeries including dentals, spays/neuters, and mass removals.,
• Performed charting during procedures, blood smears, snap tests, and fluid administration., Assisted in exams, vaccinations, and client communication during euthanasia's.
• 414 hours

Valley Central Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center, Shadow, PA, 06/2025-07/2025 

• Shadowing emergency and specialty care under Dr. Angela Gifford.
• Scrubbed into surgery's such as FHO's, Mass Removals, Facial Reconstructions, Foreign Body Exploration/Removal
• Observed advanced emergency procedures including splenectomies, enucleations, nasal resections, TPLOs, FHO surgeries, and parotid duct transfusions.
• Gained experience in a high-volume, fast-paced ER setting with continuous patient intake and urgent triage needs.
• Observed the diagnostic process, surgical preparation, anesthesia induction, post-op care, and emergency stabilization.
• Developed familiarity with the emotional and ethical dimensions of emergency medicine, including decision-making under pressure and end-of-life care.
• 147 hours (Planned)

New York Marine Rescue Center, Volunteer, Riverhead, NY, 2023

• Supported beach cleanups and releases of rehabilitated marine mammals., Educated aquarium visitors on marine conservation and rescue operations.
• 50 hours

Honors Thesis – Genomic Signatures of Rabies Resistance in Wild Mammals

• Franke Honors College, University of Arizona | Ongoing 2025–2026
• Investigating immune and neural gene adaptations in bats, raccoons, and canids exposed to rabies.
• Conducting comparative genomic analyses using Python and public databases.
• Weekly mentor meetings, data analysis, and fieldwork experience with wild bat populations.

Independent Research on Biological Complexity

• Mentor: Dr. Dante Lauretta | 2023–2024
• Synthesized concepts from evolutionary theory, quantum biology, and information theory.
• Explored the Second Law of Complexity and potential quantum properties of biomolecules.
• Drafted a presentation for scientific conferences on quantifying biological complexity.

Intern – Loop Abroad Pre-Vet Wildlife Program, Australia

• Jul 2024 | 180 hours (Planned)
• Performed health checks and enrichment activities with kangaroos, koalas, pythons, and possums.
• Participated in necropsies, labs, and animal handling including flying foxes and echidnas.