B.S. Biology

WENDY SHIN

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EDUCATION

University of California, Riverside Riverside, CA

Bachelor of Science in Biology Expected June 2018

Honors: Chancellor’s Scholar Student September 2014 - Present Activities: Rhythms & Brains, Pre-SOMA, AMSA, Chemistry Club- Member Relevant Coursework: Biology (With Labs), General Chemistry (With Labs), Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry (With Labs), General Physics (With Labs), Genetics, Molecular Biology, Ecology & Conversation Biology, Microbiology, Evolution, Foundation of Plant Biology, Insect Ecology, Insect Behavior, Statistics EXPERIENCE

Riverside Community Hospital Riverside, CA

Student Volunteer November 2015 – Present

Perform patient admissions and discharges.

Guide patients or visitors to specific departments in the hospital where they are assigned.

Provide information and help to patients.

UC Riverside Department of Botany & Plant Biology Riverside, CA Research Assistant to Professor Linda Walling October 2014 – June 2015

Researched regarding causes for plant infection and defense mechanisms with a focus on aminopeptidases and transferases that modify the N-terminus of proteins.

Discussed and analyzed relevant research papers once a week and applied several skills to practice in the lab. UC Riverside Department of Chemical Engineering Riverside, CA Research Assistant to Professor Jinsong Zhang June2015 – September 2015

Designed procedures for newly launched lab that focuses on elementary processes of transient reactive intermediates.

Scheduled field trips twice a month to gather the actual data and made statistical charts. UC Riverside Department of Entomology Riverside, CA Research Assistant to Professor Omar Akbari September 2016 – April 2017

Researched regarding mosquito morphology, physiology, and life cycles with basic understanding of CRISPR/Cas9 system and gene drive.

Practiced basic molecular bench work skills, such as proper micropipetting, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and mini/ maxiprep.

LABORATORY SKILLS

Electrophoresis, PCR/Cloning

Computer Data Analysis

Spectrophotometry

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Language Skills: English (Fluent), Korean (Native), Spanish (Advanced) Certification: Certified Nursing Assistant, Basic Life Support Provider

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