Medical High School

Rachel Connolly

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EDUCATION:

University of Southern California, Dornsife College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences Los Angeles, CA Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences August 2019 Major GPA: 3.51

INVOLVEMENT:

Pre-Med Society, Tutoring, Environmental Student Assembly, Environmental Core, Biology Club EXPERIENCE:

University of Southern California, Nuzhdin Research Lab Los Angeles, CA Bioinformatics and Genetics Researcher Winter 2019-now

− Working under population and quantitative genetics innovative researcher Dr. Sergey Nuzhdin, collaborating with Dr. Anupam Singh.

− Examining the effects of hypo methylation and chemical manipulation on flowering time in Chickpeas.

− Developing statistical models to identify genetic loci and genes regulating the process of flowering time in wild and cultivated Cicer.

− Incorporating project for the concurrent Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Climate Resilient Chickpea. University of Southern California, Fuhrman Research Lab Los Angeles, CA Microbial Researcher Summer 2018

− Worked under distinguished Biogeochemical researcher Dr. Jed Fuhrman, collaborated with Dr. J. Cesar Ignacio Espinoza.

− Examined microbial diversity and how viruses and bacteria shape the network of archaeal and bacterial populations functioning in the marine environment.

− Used field and laboratory experiments in conjunction with molecular, bioinformatic, and statistical tools to investigate temporal and spatial patterns of diversity.

Stanford University School of Medicine, Soltesz Neurosurgery Lab Palo Alto, CA Neuroscience Researcher Summer 2017

− Worked under renowned Epilepsy researcher Dr. Ivan Soltesz, collaborated with Dr. Hannah Kim.

− Conceptualized the effects of epileptic seizures on spatial learning and memory.

− Studied learning and memory in epilepsy, and how optogenetic suppression of seizures can affect the cognitive deficits found in a mouse model of epilepsy.

− Conducted extensive neurosurgery to experimentally design and analyze a Barnes Maze experiment for a research report on behavioral testing.

WESTMED Medical Group Rye, NY

Intern Summer 2016

− Assisted top NY doctor, Dr. Calayag, at WESTMED Medical group.

− Practiced general obstetrics and gynecology, both high and low-risk pregnancies with special interest in fertility, laparoscopy and minimally invasive surgery.

University of California Irvine, Soltesz Research Lab Irvine, CA Neuroscience Researcher Summer 2015

− Worked under world renowned Epilepsy researcher, Dr. Ivan Soltesz, teamed up with Dr. Hannah Kim.

− Conducted optimal research techniques on cognitive deficits associated with epilepsy.

− Led behavioral tests alone on an epileptic mice model, analyzing data and research in order to write and present a paper on the effects of light therapy and its impact in stopping seizures.

− Studied the structure and function of hippocampal GABAergic circuitry using juxtacellular recordings in awake mice combined with imaging an optogenetic tools.

New Orleans Charter Math and Science High School New Orleans, LA Volunteer/Tutor Spring 2016

− Tutored high school students three times per week at a local charter high school.

− Mentored students in science and mathematics.

AWARDS/GRANTS:

− 3D Studio Art Award- Given to one talented student that exemplifies the techniques and qualities associated with 3D Studio Art.

− Summer Internship Grant through the Bendheim Fund for Independent Study- Presented to a student who has planned a long-term, real-world problem-solving independent experience for the summer months. SKILLS:

− Microsoft: Excel, Word, PowerPoint

− Statistical programming in R

− Research

− Nonprofits

− Teamwork

− Problem-solving

− Advanced Writing (scientific and non-scientific)

− Creative

− Strategic thinker

− Critical thinker

− Biology

− Open-minded

− Proficient in Spanish

LABORATORY SKILLS:

− Basic laboratory skills: preparation of chemicals and buffers, pipetting, titrations, experimental design

− Microscopy: microscopic neurosurgery, fluorescent microscopy

− Hand-on experience in: PCR, ELISA, SDS-PAGE, gel electrophoresis, chromatography, spectrophotometry, lasers, enzymatic assays, working with animals, behavioral assays, RFLP

− Microbial techniques: media preparation, culture of microbes, staining procedure, isolation of microbes, growth measurements and analysis

− Neurosurgery

− Bioanalysis

RELEVANT COURSEWORK:

1-year Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Regenerative Medicine, 1-year Physics, Biostatistics, 1-year Inorganic Chemistry, Applications of Molecular Biology to Medicine, Science and Technology, Biodemography of Aging, Advanced Writing, Occupational Science, Calculus, Population Genetics

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