Matthew Graham

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Career Objective

To reinforce my emerging skills in biomedical research in order to gain a better understanding of current medical techniques and procedures and actively contribute to the medical field through innovation and development.

Education

University of Virginia

Degree: Bachelor’s of Science in Biomedical Engineering (Graduated with High Distinction)

Cumulative GPA: 3.72 on 4.0 scale Biomedical Engineering GPA: 3.64 on 4.0 scale

Dean’s List (Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Fall 2016)

Research Experience

UVA School of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology; Research Engineer for Capstone Project, (Spring 2016- Spring 2017) Advisor: Dr. Mark Kester, Ph.D.

- Engineered a cell line to express GFP and Cas9 proteins using lentiviral transfection and aseptic cell culture.

-Western blot and other protein assays were utilized extensively to confirm protein expression in cell line.

- Developed a specific stable liposome formulation capable of encapsulating and delivering CRISPR sgRNA.

University of Virginia, Department of Cell Biology; Research Assistant for Cell Biology Lab funded by National Institute of Health, (Fall 2015-2016, Spring 2016, Summer 2016) Advisor: Dr. Barry Hinton, Ph.D.

- Conducted PCR to genotype genetically modified mice and micro-dissected mice for phenotyping.

- Performed Immunofluorescence to identify key transporters important to sperm maturation in the epididymis.

Work Experience

University of Virginia; Organic Chemistry Teaching Assistant, (Fall 2015- Spring 2017)

Grade exams and teach weekly discussion sections for 300-person class.

Public Partnership; Personal Care Aide, (Summer 2016, Winter 2016)

Assisted adolescent with DMD in doing normal daily activities such as using bathroom and eating dinner.

University of Virginia; Assistant Registrar, (Summer 2015, 2016)

Enrolled first year engineers into their classes and provided academic advising.

Prince William County Schools; Supply Services Worker, (Summer 2014, 2015)

Served as custodial staff: moved, organized, and put together furniture in teams for schools under construction.

Community Involvement/ Leadership Experience

Volunteer Teaching Assistant for the Biomedical Engineering Physiology I Course (2016-Present).

Volunteer assisting Surgical Admissions Suite staff at University of Virginia Hospital (2015-16).

Volunteer with Community Housing Solutions (Non-profit organization) to repair house problems for lower socioeconomic families in Greensboro, North Carolina (2016).

Affiliations/Other Honors

Received a congressional nomination to West Point from U.S. Representative Glenn Thompson (2013).

University of Virginia; Biomedical Engineering Society (Fall 2014- Spring 2017)

Fisher House Foundation Scholarship (2015-16) (Merit-based Scholarship)

Skills

Lab skills: PCR, RT-PCR, Aseptic Cell/Tissue Culturing and Transfection, Immunofluorescence Cell Staining, Chromatography, Western Blotting, Micro-dissection, and Liposome formation and Drug Delivery Methods.

Computer: Proficient in Java and MATLAB, Microsoft Office Suite, MATHCAD, AutoCAD

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