Engineering Medical

RUPAN BOSE

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EDUCATION

****-******* ********** ** ************ Philadelphia, PA

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCE

Master s degree in Biotechnology (candidate), Expected graduation December 2012

Concentration: Bioinformatics

Coursework: Engineering biotechnology, Advanced cell biology, Biotechnology lab,

Statistics, Java/Python programming, Engineering entrepreneurship, e-Health models

2007-2011 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Los Angeles, CA

Bachelor s degree in Neuroscience with Departmental Honors, Pre-Med track, May 2011

Graduated Cum Laude

Coursework: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Neurobiology, Organic Chemistry, Physics

USC Trustee Scholar Merit based four year full scholarship

USC Discovery Scholar Recognition for outstanding original research

Honors Thesis: Cancer Tumor Therapy Drug Vicrostatin Shows Promising

Inhibition Of Glioma Growth and Angiogenesis in Vivo [May 2011]

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Domain Skills: Immunohistochemical staining, In vivo mouse studies, PCR, Western blot,

Cell culturing, ELISA, SDS-PAGE

Computer Skills: MS Windows & Office, Mac OS X, Photoshop, Java, Python

EXPERIENCE

May 2009 - May 2010 USC KECK SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Los Angeles, CA

DEPARTMENT OF NEUROSURGERY

Student Researcher under Dr. Thomas Chen MD, PhD

Pioneered studies investigating novel anti-tumor drugs and new methods of delivery to

inhibit the growth of the highly aggressive brain tumor Glioblastoma Multiforme

Optimized measurement collection and data analysis, leading to enhanced lab efficiency

Presented results to management weekly, increasing team communication and efficiency

Finalized results for future publication in a research journal

Poster: Monomeric Disintegrin Vicrostatin Inhibits Glioma Cell Growth

and Angiogenesis In-Vivo [October 2010, Congress of Neurological Surgeons]

Jan 2011 - Jul 2011 ST. FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER Los Angeles, CA

Clinical Care Extender

Assisted physicians and nursing staff in providing direct patient care

Completed rotations: Medical-Surgical, Peri-Operative Services, Operating Room, ICU

Won award for Exemplary Service (most outstanding intern); Completed 280 hours

LEADERSHIP

Sept 2007 - May 2011 USC SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INDO-AMERICANS Los Angeles, CA

President, South Asian Student Organization

Spearheaded the collaborative effort of various on- and off-campus organizations to

strengthen the South Asian community, both at USC and in the greater Los Angeles area

Conceptualized, designed, and implemented events targeting audiences of 50 to 1,000

Presided over and managed weekly board meetings comprised of 15 diverse individuals

Previous positions (2007-2010): Social Chair, Internal Chair, and Freshman Representative

PROFILE

3rd-Degree Black Belt, 12 years of Tae Kwon Do and other mixed Martial Arts

Certified Martial Arts Instructor

Founder of the USC Fusion dance team, Member of the USC Bollywood dance team

Fluent in Bengali, proficient in French and Hindi

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