P ye Phyo Aung

**-**, **** * *. Elmhurst, NY ****3

216-***-****

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EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts Hiram College, Hiram, OH May 2015

Major: Biology GPA: 3.73

Magna cum laude

Dean’s List

Phi Beta Kappa Society (National Academic Honorary)

Alpha Society (Hiram College Academic Honorary)

Senior Thesis: “Role of Lmx1B in Xenopus Tropicalis frog hindbrain formation”

• Researched the gene Lmx1B using X. tropicalis frog model system.

• Examined the conserved protein sequences and domains of Lmx1B in X. tropicalis using

various bioinformatics tools of NCBI.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCES

Student Researcher September-November 2014

Center for Scientific Engagement- Hiram College

Senior research project:

• Performed restriction digests to isolate the genes of interest from plasmid.

• Performed RT-PCR to create cDNA of desired genes.

• Induced X. tropicalis mating by hormone injection with human chorionic

gonadotropin (HCG) to obtain embryos.

• Aligned and analyzed the conserved functional domains and protein pairwise

sequences within Lmx1B in X. tropicalis and human using P-BLAST and CDD

tools of NCBI.

Coursework research projects:

Water Quality Monitoring Project +Poster Presentation April-May 2014

-Determined the presence of tetracycline resistant bacteria in stream water samples using

microbiology laboratory techniques.

Gene Annotation Project January-April 2013

-Contributed to annotation of three assigned genes in IMG-ACT database.

Physiology Project November-December 2014

-Testing the ocular saccadic rhythm effect on reading of small font sizes.

Peroxidase Project +Poster Presentation October-December 2012

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41-12, 75th S t. Elmhurst, NY 11373

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-Studied the effects of temperature and pH on peroxidase enzyme of plant samples using

molecular cellular laboratory techniques.

SCIENCE SKILLS

Proficient in Gel Electrophoresis, Restriction digest, Bacterial cell culture and plate

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development using sterile technique, Gram staining, tissue culture, PCR and RT-PCR.

Knowledgeable about bioinformatics (BLAST, CDD) tools of NCBI.

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Strong data analysis and scientific presentation skills.

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Capable of writing concise lab reports and research summaries.

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TECHNICAL & LANGUAGE SKILLS

Proficient in computer programs: MS Office, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint.

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Fluent in English and Burmese.

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ADDITIONAL EXTRACURRICULAR EXPERIENCES

Volunteered at U Hla Tun Hospice (Cancer) Foundation Free Hospice, Rangoon, Burma

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from October 19, 2010 to October 30, 2010. Observed the nature of palliative care

medicine for terminal cancer patients during this period.

Assistant Librarian at Baldwin Library American Center, Rangoon, Burma from January

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1, 2011 to June 30, 2011. Gained personal and social skills while providing customer

service with extensive knowledge on how a public library runs.

Job shadowed Dr. Tint Swe Latt (Endocrinologist) in diabetic care at Kaung Myat Mon

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Diabetes, Specialist Care & Quality Diagnostics Center, Rangoon, Burma from May 22,

2013 to June 5, 2013. Observed the nature of clinical care for diabetic outpatients

including nutrition/dietary consultations during this period.

Job shadowed Dr. Kyi Soe (General surgeon) in the field of general surgery and care at

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Su Specialists Clinic, Rangoon, Burma from June 9, 2013 to June 30, 2013. Observed the

daily functions and responsibilities of working in the field of general surgery/medicine

during this period.

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P ye Phyo Aung

41-12, 75th S t. Elmhurst, NY 11373

216-***-****

acpugu@r.postjobfree.com

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