Researcher
Resume:
Matthew Simanonis
Email: **********@*****.*** Winfield IL 60190 Cell: 630-***-****
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2013-2017
Bachelor of Science: Molecular and Cellular Biology
Chemistry Minor
Neuroscience Certificate
Relevant skills and Courses
Molecular Neuroscience, Integrative Neuroscience, Medical Genetics, Bacterial Pathogenesis, Molecular Genetics (+Lab), Psychopharmacology, Cells Tissues and Development (+Lab),
General Chemistry I & II, Organic Chemistry I & II (+Lab), Biochemistry and Physical Basis of Life, Advanced Microbiology Lab, Anatomy & Physiology (+Lab)
Southern, Western and Northern blot, PCR, DNA extraction, immunohistochemistry, gram-staining, BLAST, SDS-PAGE, ELISA, NMR, spectrophotometry, chromatography
Experience
Memory Systems Lab, Beckman Institute –Champaign IL May 2016-May 2017
oInvolved in data processing and analysis using Microsoft Excel, MATLAB, Python and SPSS
oRan participants (children and young adults) in a variety of memory studies employing behavioral and eye-tracking techniques
oPresented labs findings on eye tracking’s use in memory at Undergraduate Research Symposium (April 2017)
oReviewed and presented lab’s previous papers to other lab members
UIUC Undergraduate Neuroscience Society-Champaign IL Sept 2015-May 2017
oParticipated in weekly meetings to discuss current research and neuroscience topics
oAided in set up and running of Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
Mckinley Leasing-Champaign IL May 2016-Sept 2016
oLogged and detailed records of maintenance being performed
oSubmitted work orders to manager on duty
oServed as first responder for faculty, tenant and equipment issues
Central DuPage Hospital, Neuroscience Department-Winfield IL June 2015-May 2016
oResearched identifying biomarkers found in Parkinson’s patients blood
oPrepared agarose gels, ran PRCs, as well as southern and western blots
oHelped several Doctors with day to day work and neuropsychological tests
oSat in on administrative and informational meetings between physicians
Theta Xi Fraternity-Champaign IL Associate Member Trainer Dec 2015-May 2016
oStructured weekly meetings and seminars teaching teambuilding as well as fraternity history/values
oLead a group of 20+ students become members of the Theta Xi Fraternity
oConnected Associate members with current members and Alumni with similar interests
Northside Aquatic Center-Wheaton IL Swimming Instructor Summers 2009-2014
oCoached kids ages 3-12 beginner through advanced swimming skills
oOrganized and assigned classes based on students swimming abilities
oAddressed and resolved any problems parents had with classes
Volunteer Work
Vacation Bible School (St. John the Baptist – Winfield) May 2008-Aug 2013
oChaperoned children at community summer bible camp
oHelp plan and organize workshops for kids
Feed My Starving Children Food Center Summers 2008-2012
oHelped bag/box food and essentials for the homeless
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