MAXIM M. CHEPENUK

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EDUCATION:

Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY (August 2007-May 2011)

B.S., Biomolecular Science (with distinction)

3.57 Cumulative GPA, Dean's List

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

BIOMECHANICS DEPARTMENT, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY (Spring

2011)

Research Assistant for Professor Laurel Kuxhaus

- Assisted in developing instruction manual for performing trials on

a motion analysis system

- Researched different techniques for manufacturing bone and blood

vessels from 3D printing

- To make bone and blood vessels, for example, researchers used:

. Modified hydroxyapetite powder

. Bio-ink particles fused into defined structures

. Cells clustered into units and printed in layers on top of each

other with agarose rods

BIOMECHANICS DEPARTMENT, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY (Fall 2010)

Research Assistant for Professor Laurel Kuxhaus

- Executed a literature search regarding the effects of a grass-fed

diet on the mechanical properties

of livestock vertebrae

- Performed a literature review involving animal models for studying

the mechanical properties of

human vertebrae

- Developed a webpage for the research group's website using HTML

RESEARCH FOUNDATION, Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY (Summer

2009/2010)

Orthopedic Surgery Project Aide

- Assisted in harvesting lumbar spines from cadavers

- Trained and operated x-ray machine and developed x-rays

- Observed procedure for bone density scanning

- Inventoried lumbar spine specimens used for research

- Obtained Material Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals contained in

the laboratory

BIOMECHANICS DEPARTMENT, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY (Spring

2010)

Research Assistant for Professor Laurel Kuxhaus

- Analyzed literature on Parkinson's Disease and it's relationship to

elbow stiffness

- Assisted with equipment that measures joint stiffness by testing

and verifying the electrical connections

- Summarized procedures for equipment employed in treatment of

patients

CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY (Fall 2009)

Analytical Chemist for Professor Richard Partch

- Trained and operated a nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR)

spectrometer

- Utilized NMR to analyze chemicals that have the potential to serve

as injectable antidotes

for several commonly overdosed therapeutics

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

Morrisville State College, Morrisville, NY (August 2013-December

2013)

- Completed Sociology course

Morrisville State College, Morrisville, NY (August 2011-May 2012)

- Completed Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology and English

Composition Courses

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Wegmans, DeWitt, NY (2012- Present)

Customer Service Representative in Seafood Department

- Fillet various fish for display and sale in the seafood case

- Weigh specific quantities of seafood to consumers' requests

- Cook seafood to customers' specifications

- Perform various responsibilities to clean up and close the

department

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

- Brain Injury/Rehabilitation Patient and Family Mentoring, Syracuse,

NY (2006-Present)

- American Disability Association, Potsdam, NY (2007-2011)

- Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY (Summer 2007/2008)

PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS/INTERESTS:

- Significantly overcame the effects of a severe traumatic brain

injury while skiing (January 2005)

- Participated in Cazenovia Triathlon on tandem bicycle with father

after injury (August 2005)

- Achieved First Degree Black Belt in karate at age 10; Second Degree

at age 12

- Interests include precious metal and stock investing, weight

training, cycling, hunting, deep sea

fishing and billiards

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