Rupa Karmakar

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Information

Phone: 609-***-****

Rowan University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (formerly UMDNJ-GSBS),

Education

Stratford, NJ

Master of Biomedical Sciences May 2014

• Selected Courses: Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Cell Biology, Systems Biology, Exercise Physi-

ology, Microbiology, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, and Anatomy

Rutgers University, State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ

Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Psychology Dec. 2011

• Selected Courses: Neurobiology, Human Parasitology, Genetics, Neuropsychopharmacology,

Physiological Psychology

Cooper University Hospital - Emergency Department, Camden, NJ

Work

Research Assistant Sept. 2013 - June 2014

Experience

• Assisted Dr. Brigitte Baumann and members of research staff with preparation of IRB protocols,

consent forms, and development of new studies.

• Coordinated the highly presitigous Academic Associate Program and was responsible for selec-

tion, training, and evaluation of research volunteers.

• Reviewed data forms and enrollment logs, completed medical record reviews, and maintained

databases for ongoing studies.

• Studies consisted of Risks and Knowledge of Accidental Pediatric Poisoning, Development of a

Decision Instrument for Selective Chest CT in Blunt Trauma, and multiple intervention pro-

grams.

• Utilized EPIC EMR to work independently on retrospective research projects including the 36th

Multicenter Airway Research Collaboration and Prescribing Opioids Safely in the ED.

Medical Diagnostic Laboratories, L.L.C., Hamilton, NJ

Quality Control Technician Feb. 2012 - Nov. 2012

• Performed Real-Time PCR analysis and interpretation of results using Rotor-Gene software.

• Verified laboratory results for Real-Time PCR, Conventional PCR, Western blot, and ELISA.

• Performed accessioning verification, reviewed samples and issued discrepancy reports to the lab.

• Performed batch processing of test results and mandatory reporting of positive results of com-

municable diseases to state agencies.

Chicos, Lawrenceville, NJ

Sales Associate Jan. 2012 - July 2012

• Assisted customers with payment, return, or exchange of merchandise.

• Maintained a clean and customer-friendly environment throughout the store.

BrainoBrain, East Windsor, NJ

Instructor June 2009 - Sept. 2011

• Taught classes of students ages 5 - 12 years at a unique skills developmental center.

• Promoted personality growth by using neurolinguistic programming and enhanced quantitative

ability through the usage of an abacus.

Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ

Research

Academic Associate June 2013 - Aug. 2013

Experience

• Worked under the supervision of Dr. Brigitte Baumann in the Adult and Pediatric Emergency

Departments.

• Responsible for data collection for several projects including blunt trauma study, violence pre-

vention outreach program, public health intervention, and cardiovascular study.

• Attended lectures on research design and completed midterm and nal exercises.

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Institute of Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research, Rutgers University

Research Assistant Jan. 2011 - May 2011

• Identified eligible candidates with chronic illnesses for a study on medical adherence.

• Conducted interviews for data collection, decoded and analyzed relevant articles for meta-

analysis records.

Medical Decision Making Lab, Rutgers University

Research Assistant Apr. 2011

• Assisted Dr. Gretchen Chapman with an observational study regarding sugar consumption and

performed data entry.

Kennedy University Hospital (ED), Stratford, NJ

Healthcare

Observer Mar. 2013

Opportunities

• Shadowed Dr. Alan Lucerna in the department of Internal Medicine/Emergency Medicine.

NeuroMusculoskeletal Institute, Stratford, NJ

Observer Feb. 2013

• Shadowed Dr. Sajid Surve in the department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

University Medical Center at Princeton, Princeton, NJ

Volunteer Sept. 2004 - Sept. 2008

• Assisted patients and managed telephone calls at the information desk.

• Volunteered at the gift shop and was responsible for the management of the store.

• Managed inventory and equipment delivery process for various departments.

Internal Medicine Office, Plainsboro, NJ

Intern Jan. 2008 - June 2008

• Conducted research to find the relation between Vitamin B12 deficiency and anemia.

• Assisted the doctor with physical examinations and preparation of pap smears.

Leadership Founder/President

Foundation of International Medical Relief for Children, Rowan University May 2013 - May

2014

• Founded FIMRC in order to promote global health awareness at Rowan University.

• Awarded as Best Chapter for Community Outreach Involvement in Fall 2013.

• Invited Dr. Jacqueline Kaari in March 2014 to serve as FIMRC advisor.

• Organized volunteer events at Virtua Hospital, Voorhees Pediatric Facility, Emmanuel Cancer

Foundation, and Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance.

• Fundraised and donated money for community outreach programs in FIMRC international sites

through the Adopt-A-Project Program.

• Organized a group of 7 students to attend a medical relief trip to Nicaragua in Jan. 2014.

• Hosted a CPR certification class for general members in coordination with Kennedy Health

System.

Treasurer and VP of External Affairs

Psychological Society, Rutgers University Sept. 2009 - Jan. 2011

• Treasurer: Managed funds and reimbursements and coordinated with on-campus vendors.

• Vice President: Responsible for publicity and collaboration with other on-campus organizations.

Community Service Chair

Bengali Students Association, Rutgers University Sept. 2009 - May 2010

• Created poster presentations on cultural and religious events for general interest meetings.

• Coordinated community service events and donations for annual BSA cultural show.

Sophomore Representative

Desi Intercultural Youth Association, Rutgers University Sept. 2009 - May 2010

• Publicized events and meetings to entire student body on campus.

• Helped collaborate with on-campus organizations to host blood drives and other community

service events.

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Extracurricular Member

Activities Minority Association of Pre-Health Students, Rowan University Sept. 2012 - May 2013

Active Brother

Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity, Rutgers University Sept. 2010 - Jan. 2012

Member

Project SUPER for Women in Sciences, Rutgers University Sept. 2010 - Jan. 2012

Volunteer

Foundation of International Medical Relief for Children, Peru Dec. 2009

Foundation of International Medical Relief for Children, El Salvador Mar. 2008

Member

Leadership Quest Retreat, Rutgers University July 2008

Skills Scientific Methods: Paper chromatography, Volumetric analysis, Erlenmeyer flask, Thin-layer

chromatography, IR spectroscopy.

Scientific Instruments: Compound microscope, Erlenmeyer flask, Mel-Temp apparatus, Pasteur

pipette, Hirsch funnel, Dean-stark azeotropic esterification apparatus.

Software: Electronic Medical Record, PASW Statistics, REDcap, LabPro, Microsoft Office, Win-

dows.

Certifications Basic Life Support (CPR/AED) for Healthcare Providers. Oct. 2013

NIH Course for Researchers: Protection of Human Subjects. May 2013

Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI). Jan. 2011

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