Clinical Research Assistant
Resume:
IAN MICHAEL FERNANDOPULLE
Brooklyn, NY 11228
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OBJECTIVE Seeking a position in clinical medicine
EDUCATION
Doctorate of Medicine
St. George’s University School of Medicine
Grenada, West Indies, June 2009
Master of Science in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
University of South Carolina (Columbia), June 1998
Thesis: “The study of Histone H1d Gene Intragenic Activating
Sequences that are Absent from the Testis Specific Variant H1t.”
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
University of California Riverside, June 1995
AREAS OF EFFECTIVENESS
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Adjunct Faculty:
New York City Tech, Brooklyn Spring 2015- present, Department of Biological Sciences
St Joseph College, Brooklyn Spring 2015-present, Department of Biological Sciences
Touro College, Brooklyn Campus, NY- Fall 2008 – present, Department of Biological Sciences
Touro College, Brooklyn NY, Spring 2008 – present, Department of Nursing
Brooklyn College, Brooklyn NY Spring 2009- Summer 2011, Department of Biological Science
Queensborough Community College Queens, NY-Spring 2009- Summer 2010, Department of Nursing Science
Teaching Assistant:
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC,
August/1996 - June/1998 Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Research Associate:
Amgen Biotechnology, Thousand Oaks, CA,
January/1995-August/1996 Department of Clinical Research
ORGANIZATION/PLANNING:
Developed course curriculum with defined learning outcomes.
Developed instructional aids for classroom learning.
Researched best practices relative to teaching and learning.
Willing and able to learn new knowledge and skills in clinical research
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Published a research study entitled, “The Rat Histone H1d Gene Intragenic Activating Sequences that are Absent from the Testis Specific Variant H1t.”
Presented thesis research findings at a University sponsored seminar.
Presented research findings at Amgen Biotechnology in seminars on HIV vaccine
Worked in retail sales at Macys and other leading retail stores in California while attending undergraduate university
Research Interest:
Novel therapies for treatment of cancer
Stem cell research and its therapeutic roles
The role of immunotherapy in combating cancer
TEACHING/EXPERIENCES:
Taught college courses in biology, chemistry, biochemistry and molecular biology, anatomy/physiology, microbiology, patho-physiology, health, nutrition education and public health for pre/med and nursing students both in classroom setting and online.
Taught college courses as a graduate teaching assistant in Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry/Molecular Biology.
Participated in committees for curriculum and course planning
Mentor and academic advisor for undergraduate students in allied health fields
Good student and peer evaluation of both teaching skills and knowledge
Honors and Memberships:
The Jeffery Orborn Academic scholarship for matriculating medical students
Dean’s Honor list- University of California, Riverside
Graduate Fellowship at the University of South Carolina
Member of the American Biochemical Society
Member of American Medical Association
Extracurricular Activities:
Volunteered in numerous social welfare organizations educating the public on primary prevention; play tennis, hiking, study astronomy and reads literature on various scientific disciplines.
References: Available upon request
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