LEROY LU

Contact:

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Mailing Address

Mailbox #70134

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La Jolla, CA 92093

About Me

I am a senior at the University of California, San Diego currently studying pharmacological chemistry with a focus in medicinal and drug design chemistry. I am aiming towards a career in chemistry within the drug research and discovery industry. I am currently seeking opportunities to gain experience in industry before pursuing a graduate degree in chemistry. Career and Other Relevant Experiences

Laboratory Assistant, Metacrine Inc., San Diego—April 2017-Present Assists with all ongoing projects within the biology and in-vivo pharmacology department. Trained in animal handling and dosing (PO & subcutaneous) Experienced with in-vivo experimentation techniques: animal dissection, tissue extraction (liver, fat, ileum, spleen), and blood collection

Experienced in various laboratory techniques: Lysate preparation, RNA column purification, cDNA Synthesis, qPCR analysis, compound formulation, Dilutions, Reagent preparation, Dosing formulation Demonstrated proper use of laboratory equipment: Volumetric micropipettes (single and multi-channel), Fast Prep homogenizer, Centrifuge, Thermal Cycler for PCR and cDNA synthesis, Nano-Drop spectrophotometer, MagMax Nucleic Acid Purification Employed communication and management skills by working with other members of the biology team and maintaining multiple projects at one time

Orientation Leader, UCSD Thurgood Marshall College, La Jolla, CA—April 2017-September 2018

Responsible for welcoming incoming first-year and transfer students to UCSD's Thurgood Marshall College through its summer orientation program during mid-September. Demonstrated leadership and communication by collaborating with orientation staff, RAs, and over sixty other OLs. Executed proper event logistics by following a strict schedule for the entire orientation program. Spread the central mission of Marshall College, “Scholar and Citizen”, by guiding a new group of about twelve incoming students for each day of the orientation program. Participated in welcome week events and the annual Unolympics competition between the six colleges of UCSD. Education

University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA – B.S. in Pharmacological Chemistry (2016- expected 2019)

Cumulative GPA—3.526

Awards—Provost Honors

Relevant Courses—General Biology, General Chemistry, General Chemistry Lab, Medicinal Chemistry, Drug Design and Discovery, Organic Chemistry and Lab, Advanced Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry Lab, Biochemistry, Physical Chemistry, Calculus, Calculus based Physics Organizations—UCSD Pre-Pharmacy Society, MEMO (Medical Education Missions Outreach), American Chemical Society-Student Affiliates

Walnut High School, Walnut, CA – High School Diploma (May, 2016) International Baccalaureate Diploma with a focus in Biology, Psychology, and English (July, 2016) Awards—Highest Honors, Presidential Honors, and 4th Place in Accounting (Inland Section Leadership Conference—FBLA)

Skills

Following SOPs Microsoft Office Communication Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese

Independent Research Collaboration Attention to Detail Highly Motivated