EDUCATION

The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX May 2017

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

Concentration in Microbiology; GPA 3.50

Relevant Coursework: Microbiology, Human Infectious Diseases, Virology, Microbial Ecology, Analytical Chemistry

Honors Include: University Honors (4 semesters), President’s List (2 semesters)

EXPERIENCE

The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX August 2016-Present

Post-Baccalaureate Research Assistant

Executed DNA extractions, gel electrophoresis, and qubit analysis

Prepared environmental samples for NextGen Sequencing

Maintained sample organization and storage, as well as lab sterilization and contamination prevention

Prepared, stained, and mounted hyphal tissue for viewing under the microscope

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Maintained fungal culture library

Assisted in maintaining greenhouse experiments of +190 plants

oMeasured plant growth parameters and inoculated with fungus

Examined effects of fungal inoculum on plant metabolome by extracting metabolites from leaf tissue

PROJECTS

Senior Thesis – Organized and conducted an independent study on the effects of diversity on fungal biomass

ACTIVITIES & LEADERSHIP

Alpha Phi Sigma Pre-Medical Honor Society, Austin, TX August 2015 - May 2017

Volunteer Coordinator

Planned and participated in service events at local nursing homes, parks, schools, as well as the UT Austin campus

Founded and organized society’s Annual Philanthropy Event

Student Senate Organization, Austin, TX December 2015 - May 2016

Representative

Represented the pre-medical society and student council committee in voting for student legislation and campus-wide event planning

Dell Children’s Hospital, Austin, TX November 2015- May 2017

Hospital Chair Representative, Volunteer

Assisted child life department in bettering the overall hospital experience for patients and families

Collected donations from local organizations and led hospital-wide influenza screenings and security

SKILLS

Technical /Computer Skills: Microsoft Software, R Statistical Software, PyMOL, softmax

Research: Gel electrophoresis, chromatography (LC, GC), spectrophotometry (MS, LCMS), microscopy and slide preparation, voltammetry, western/southern blotting, culturing (bacterial and fungal), greenhouse care/training, DNA/RNA extraction, soil pH extraction, FTIR, NMR

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