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EDUCATION
University of California, San Diego, Division of Biological Sciences
B.S., Human Biology, Magna Cum Laude 2020 GPA: 3.88, Science GPA: 3.91
MCAT: 521, 98th Percentile
Distinction Honors, Biological Sciences Department
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
University of California, San Diego
Research Assistant, Organic Chemistry 2018-2019
? Optimized an enzyme-activated fluorogenic probe to determine high-affinity interaction
? Executed design and synthesis of a sugar-linked fluorescent probe to detect HSulf-1 and -2
? Cell cultured MCF-7 breast cancer cells that endogenously over-express HSulf-2 to test fluorescent probe
? Honors thesis completion and presentation for the Biological Sciences Department Harvard University
Research Assistant, Psychology 2017-Present
National Study on College Suicide
? Arranged interviews with individuals to discuss personal experiences with suicide
? Conducted literature reviews
? Applied quantitative and qualitative analysis on the college student and parent surveys
? Coded and entered data into a computer database for data analysis
with extracellular 6-O-endosulfatases
University of California, San Diego
Research Assistant, Immunology
? Studied the role of ILC-2’s, group 2 innate lymphoid cells, in allergic disease
? Used genetically modified mouse strains to model allergy response
? Determined presence of cytokines through flow cytometry and ELISA assays
? Contributed to an upcoming publication
2017-2018
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
University of California, San Diego
Research Assistant, Immunology 2017-2018
? Mentored new researchers on experimental protocols
? Taught foundations in immunology and research methods to new research assistants VA San Diego Healthcare System
Activity Leader, Rehabilitation Center 2017-2018 ? Coordinated and supported patients in occupational therapy activities to increase
patient range of motion and hand-eye-coordination ? Developed re-motivational activities for patients
? Guided volunteers, who had mental and physical disabilities, to work with their patients University of California, San Diego
Mentor, Student Immigrants and Underprivileged Communities 2016-Present
? Guided students to develop career paths
? Edited and tutored in English to improve students’ communications academically and professionally
? Promoted social integration and facilitated acculturation TEACHING AND EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Carlisle Public Schools
Substitute Teacher, Elementary and Middle School 2019-Present
? Taught students from the ages of five to thirteen in English, Mathematics, and Science
? Worked with students with physical and mental disabilities to facilitate learning and their development of social skills
Private Tutor, Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry 2018-Present
? Aided students in understanding difficult concepts by providing detailed content
reviews
? Guided students in developing problem-solving skills
? Taught students entire coursework in preparation for graduate exams and undergraduate exams
University of California, San Diego
Curriculum Development Assistant, Literature Department 2018
? Participated in the development of a course entitled Ancient Medicine and Modern Integration
? Studied Ancient Greek, Egyptian, and Babylonian medical literature
? Studied modern medical interventions
? Prepared a presentation to discuss overlapping themes in modern and ancient medicine and prepared a bibliography that identified illness and treatments in ancient and modern medicine
SELECTED AWARDS AND HONORS
2014 The National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Award of Excellence,
National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine
2015 The Community Service Award of Excellence, Concord Carlisle High School
2015 Cynthia Speare Zervas Scholarship for excellence in academics and extra-curricular activities 2019 Magna Cum Laude, Latin Honors in Human Biology, B.S., UC San Diego
2019 Distinction Award, Biological Sciences Department, UC San Diego
MEDICAL TRAINING PROGRAMS
2011 Surgical Practicum in Thessaloniki, Greece (Marcelle Stamatiou, M.D., Vasile Stamatiou, M.D.)
2012 Future Medical Advances, Singularity University, Silicon Valley, CA, (Director: Peter Diamandis,
M.D.)
2013 National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine, George Mason University, VA
2013-16 Surgical Shadowing Practicum, Beth Israel Hospital, Milton, MA (Preceptor, Joseph Russo, M.D.)
2013 Future Surgical Technology, Singularity University, Silicon Valley, CA (Director: Peter Diamandis, M.D.)
2014 National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine: Advanced Medicine & Healthcare, Johns Hopkins University
2014 Exponential Transformations in Medicine, Singularity University, Silicon Valley, CA (Director: Peter Diamandis, M.D.)
2015 Exponential Medicine Conference, San Diego, CA
2016 Shadowing in Clinical Hepatology, UCSD Medical Center in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA (Alan
Hemming, M.D., MSc.)
2018 Exponential Medicine Conference, San Diego, CA
SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES
Wet-Lab: Mammalian cell culture, Design of organic synthesis, Execution of organic synthesis and purification using chromatography and crystallization, Gel Electrophoresis, Micro-pipetting,
Detection and analysis of organic molecules using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance and Mass Spectroscopy, Statistical analysis of high throughput data
Computer: Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint Databases, PowerPoint
Patient: Communicating with diverse populations, Coordinating clinical appointments, Collecting and organizing patient medical records, Preparing medical release forms
EDUCATION
University of California, San Diego, Division of Biological Sciences
B.S., Human Biology, Magna Cum Laude 2020 GPA: 3.88, Science GPA: 3.91
MCAT: 521, 98th Percentile
Distinction Honors, Biological Sciences Department
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
University of California, San Diego
Research Assistant, Organic Chemistry 2018-2019
? Optimized an enzyme-activated fluorogenic probe to determine high-affinity interaction
? Executed design and synthesis of a sugar-linked fluorescent probe to detect HSulf-1 and -2
? Cell cultured MCF-7 breast cancer cells that endogenously over-express HSulf-2 to test fluorescent probe
? Honors thesis completion and presentation for the Biological Sciences Department Harvard University
Research Assistant, Psychology 2017-Present
National Study on College Suicide
? Arranged interviews with individuals to discuss personal experiences with suicide
? Conducted literature reviews
? Applied quantitative and qualitative analysis on the college student and parent surveys
? Coded and entered data into a computer database for data analysis
with extracellular 6-O-endosulfatases
University of California, San Diego
Research Assistant, Immunology
? Studied the role of ILC-2’s, group 2 innate lymphoid cells, in allergic disease
? Used genetically modified mouse strains to model allergy response
? Determined presence of cytokines through flow cytometry and ELISA assays
? Contributed to an upcoming publication
2017-2018
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
University of California, San Diego
Research Assistant, Immunology 2017-2018
? Mentored new researchers on experimental protocols
? Taught foundations in immunology and research methods to new research assistants VA San Diego Healthcare System
Activity Leader, Rehabilitation Center 2017-2018 ? Coordinated and supported patients in occupational therapy activities to increase
patient range of motion and hand-eye-coordination ? Developed re-motivational activities for patients
? Guided volunteers, who had mental and physical disabilities, to work with their patients University of California, San Diego
Mentor, Student Immigrants and Underprivileged Communities 2016-Present
? Guided students to develop career paths
? Edited and tutored in English to improve students’ communications academically and professionally
? Promoted social integration and facilitated acculturation TEACHING AND EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Carlisle Public Schools
Substitute Teacher, Elementary and Middle School 2019-Present
? Taught students from the ages of five to thirteen in English, Mathematics, and Science
? Worked with students with physical and mental disabilities to facilitate learning and their development of social skills
Private Tutor, Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry 2018-Present
? Aided students in understanding difficult concepts by providing detailed content
reviews
? Guided students in developing problem-solving skills
? Taught students entire coursework in preparation for graduate exams and undergraduate exams
University of California, San Diego
Curriculum Development Assistant, Literature Department 2018
? Participated in the development of a course entitled Ancient Medicine and Modern Integration
? Studied Ancient Greek, Egyptian, and Babylonian medical literature
? Studied modern medical interventions
? Prepared a presentation to discuss overlapping themes in modern and ancient medicine and prepared a bibliography that identified illness and treatments in ancient and modern medicine
SELECTED AWARDS AND HONORS
2014 The National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Award of Excellence,
National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine
2015 The Community Service Award of Excellence, Concord Carlisle High School
2015 Cynthia Speare Zervas Scholarship for excellence in academics and extra-curricular activities 2019 Magna Cum Laude, Latin Honors in Human Biology, B.S., UC San Diego
2019 Distinction Award, Biological Sciences Department, UC San Diego
MEDICAL TRAINING PROGRAMS
2011 Surgical Practicum in Thessaloniki, Greece (Marcelle Stamatiou, M.D., Vasile Stamatiou, M.D.)
2012 Future Medical Advances, Singularity University, Silicon Valley, CA, (Director: Peter Diamandis,
M.D.)
2013 National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine, George Mason University, VA
2013-16 Surgical Shadowing Practicum, Beth Israel Hospital, Milton, MA (Preceptor, Joseph Russo, M.D.)
2013 Future Surgical Technology, Singularity University, Silicon Valley, CA (Director: Peter Diamandis, M.D.)
2014 National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine: Advanced Medicine & Healthcare, Johns Hopkins University
2014 Exponential Transformations in Medicine, Singularity University, Silicon Valley, CA (Director: Peter Diamandis, M.D.)
2015 Exponential Medicine Conference, San Diego, CA
2016 Shadowing in Clinical Hepatology, UCSD Medical Center in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA (Alan
Hemming, M.D., MSc.)
2018 Exponential Medicine Conference, San Diego, CA
SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES
Wet-Lab: Mammalian cell culture, Design of organic synthesis, Execution of organic synthesis and purification using chromatography and crystallization, Gel Electrophoresis, Micro-pipetting,
Detection and analysis of organic molecules using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance and Mass Spectroscopy, Statistical analysis of high throughput data
Computer: Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint Databases, PowerPoint
Patient: Communicating with diverse populations, Coordinating clinical appointments, Collecting and organizing patient medical records, Preparing medical release forms