Kenneth Liu
Phone: 626-***-**** Address:
E-Mail: abntzp@r.postjobfree.com 1011 Arlington Blvd, Apt 1039
Rosslyn, VA 22209
EDUCATION
Georgetown University
M.S. in Biomedical Science Policy and Advocacy (Candidate)
University of California – San Diego, La Jolla, CA
B.S. in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Cognitive Science Minor
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Public Health Law and Policy
Science and Technology in the Global Arena
Public Policy for Scientists
Biohazardous Threat Agents and Emerging Infectious Disease
EMPLOYMENT
Potomac Institute for Policy Studies 2008-2009
Policy Analyst Intern
Managed and developed an International Peer Review Workshop to study the effective use
and purpose of peer review amongst governmental, academic, and private interests.
Researched American Science and Technology Policy.
Torrey Pines Institute of Molecular Studies 2007-2008
Laboratory Technician
Synthesis Research Assistant
Managed purifications for chemistry lab research projects (Mass Spectroscopy, High Pressure
Liquid Chromatography)
Synthesis of polyureas and other heterocycles for anti-cancer NIH research
UCSD Chemistry 2006-2008
Organic Chemistry TA
Teaching Assistant for Dr. Adel Nefzi’s Organic Chemistry II/III courses (4 quarters)
Teaching Assistant for Dr. Charles Perrin’s Organic Chemistry I course (2 quarters)
UCSD Extension 2007
Conversation Leader
Guided international students in cross cultural discussions while at the same time assisting
development of conversational English.
UCSD Associated Students 2008
Course Notetaker
Collected and organized notes for class distribution through Associated Students.
(ChemDraw/ChemSketch).
Scripps Institute of Oceanography 2005-2006
Research Assistant
Studied evidence of pre-biotic carbon in archeological rocks; utilized x-ray crystallography to
identify minerals and elements in various experiments testing for organic activity.
Students of Osteopathic Medicine Club 2004-2005
Officer/Principal Member
Provided opportunities for students to learn about osteopathic medicine through guest lecture
seminars.
Grand Smart Lighting Company 05-08/2004
Sales Representative, IT Consultant
Front desk sales clerk filing orders for company products. Doubled as full time computer
technician monitoring company’s network and website. Improved company efficiency by
over 30% by developing new system for company to prepare and distribute orders
Lion’s Organization LEO Club 2003-2004
President
Led local division of volunteers to philanthropic events as well as free assistance for the local
community. Improved club membership by over 80% promoting community awareness.
Peer 9 Tutoring Organization 2002-2003
President
Led multiple tutoring clubs at local libraries; provided free tutoring to at-risk students
Joyful Adult Health Care Center 2002-2004
Orthopedics Assistant
Assisted the attending D.O. in the treatment of elderly patients at a geriatric care facility. Daily
duties included assistance in dialysis procedures, directing orthopedic exercise, and patient
health diagnoses (over 1000 hours of clinical experience).
AWARDS
Teaching Assistant Excellence 2006-2008
Provost Honors (5 quarters) 2004-2008
Red Cross Excellent Volunteer 2008
National Society of Collegiate Scholars 2004-2008
New Leader Conference 2004
Interests
Climate change, environmental externalities, socialized medicine, health policy
VOLUNTEER SERVICES
Operation Santa
Santa Claus
Red Cross Fire Relief
Fire Relief Volunteer
OTHER
Fluency in Mandarin Chinese