Management Training

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EXPERIENCE

Hinck Lab November 2008- June 2011 Santa Cruz, CA

Undergraduate Researcher

. Study of the Slit2/Robo1 signaling pathway in the mammary gland

. Daily use of Pipetman, PCR machine, Antibodies, Microscope, Gel

Electrophoresis, Autoclave

EDUCATION

University of California, Santa Cruz September 2007 - June 2011

Santa Cruz, CA

. B.S. in Molecular Cell Developmental Biology

. CUM GPA: 3.3

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

. Languages: Speak and write fluent English and Spanish

. Lab Skills: Strong ability to follow protocols, Gel Electrophoresis,

PCR analysis, Genotyping, Immunohistochemistry, Strong Image

interpretation of stainings, Strong knowledge of antibodies, Expertise

with microscope, Experience with rodent work, Preparation of

solutions, buffers, and media, Autoclave machine trained, Biohazard

safety precautions, Ability to sterilize tools, EH&S certified

. Related Courses: General Chemistry Series with lab

Calculus with Applications Series

Biostatistics

Physics with Lab

Cell and Molecular Biology

Organic Chemistry with Lab

Development and Physiology Biology

Ecology and Evolution

Biochemistry

Genetics

Microbiology

Cell Biology

Intro to Neuroscience

Undergraduate Research Seminar

Eukaryotic Molecular Biology

Cancer Cell Biology

. Great team member with experience in working with diverse teams from

student staff positions and diversity training.

. Time management skills: great with planning, scheduling, and

implementation

. Proficiency in computer programming: HTML, CSS, XHTML, C, JAVA,

Microsoft Word/Excel/Powerpoint, Windows/MAC

. Amazing work ethic; experience with hard work schedules, school

schedules, and routines

. Willing to learn/Quick learner

. Organized

. Punctual

. Reliable

PUBLICATIONS

. H. Macias, A. Moran, Y. Samara, M. Moreno, and L. Hinck "Slit2/Robo1

signaling suppresses mammary branching and morphogenesis by limiting

basal cell number" (to be published in Developmental Cell June 14,

2011

REFERENCES

. Available upon request

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