Undergraduate Research Assistant

Paul Edward Wang

adq1n6@r.postjobfree.com; 470-***-****; Suwanee, GA 30024

Education

Duke University, Durham, North Carolina- Fourth Year Undergraduate Student May 2022

Major: Biology Minors: Psychology and Chemistry GPA: 3.90/4.00

North Gwinnett High School, Suwanee, Georgia — Graduated May 2018

Work/Internship Experience

Luftig Lab, Undergraduate research assistant, Duke University September 2019- Present

●Researched role of 3 transcription factors in transcriptional regulation of mitochondrial genes during EBV infection, as well as how they interact with EBNALP to upregulate transcription

●Worked with mircoarray data and proteomic data to generate excel sheets that answer the question of whether or not the EBV virus regulates components of the BAF complex at either the RNA or protein level

●Performing protein purifications, running Western blots, cloning reactions, DNA gel extractions, etc. to research structure and function of EBNA-LP

●Performing PCR reactions and isolating genomic DNA and RNA using miniprep kits and analyzing results

●Prepping agar plates with ampicillin and clindamycin; plating bacterial colonies and isolating them after growth

Aurora Day Camp (for cancer patients and siblings), Logistics Coordinator, Atlanta, Georgia: March 2019-Aug. 2019

●Organized and facilitated camp events and activities

●Built meaningful relationships with wide range of staff members (extremely diverse staff), and campers as well

●Organized, cleaned, and maintained camp supplies, materials for activities, food and snacks, etc.

●Prepared for and set up all materials/supplies for camp activities, such as outdoor water play and carnivals

●Planned out schedules and timelines for meetings and camp activities

Private Tutor, Suwanee, Georgia

June 2017 - August 2019

●Tutored high school juniors in AP Physics and explained physics problems and concepts to them

●Tutored high schoolers in SAT Math, Reading, and Writing and also Geometry and Biology

●Taught elementary and middle school children reading, writing, and mathematics

●Planned a course of study for the children, including weekly homework assignments

●Analyzed areas where the students were still struggling and focused more on those weak areas

Duluth Dental Care, Duluth, Georgia— Intern

May 2017 - September 2017

●Assisted with calling insurance companies to discuss claims and benefits

●Cleaned and prepared the operation rooms in between patient visits

●Shadowed the head doctor to observe how various dental procedures were executed

Vanderbilt University Summer Academy (Med School 101), Nashville, Tennessee— Student

July 2016

●Shadowed surgeons, pediatricians, and other medical professionals at Vanderbilt hospital

●Engaged in classroom learning activities for Med School 101 class, such as examining human organ specimens

●Learned about various areas of medicine during the Med School 101 class, including cardiology, neurology, and ethics in medicine

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Volunteer Experience

Wakemed Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina— Hospital/Clinical Volunteer at Children’s Emergency Department

February 2022-Present

●Talk with patients and their families to check in and see how they are doing

●Bring drinks, snacks, blankets/pillows, toys, etc. to patients and their families

●Interact with patients and families in positive, meaningful ways to lift their spirits

●Maintain the supply of drinks, snacks, cutlery, etc. and restock as needed

●Clean waiting room lobby chairs, tables, etc. and maintain cleanliness of other rooms as well

Aurora Day Camp (for children with cancer and their siblings), Atlanta, Georgia— Assistant Logistics Coordinator

May 2021- July 2021

●Organized and facilitated camp events and activities

●Organized, cleaned, and maintained camp supplies, materials for activities, food and snacks, etc.

●Prepared for and set up all materials/supplies for camp activities, such as outdoor water play and carnivals

●Helped raise over $1500 personally to contribute to camp fundraiser (raised over $7,500 as a team)

●Planned out schedules and timelines for meetings and camp activities

●Built meaningful relationships with other staff members and campers as well

Emory Winship Volunteer Program

May 2021- July 2021

●Helped facilitate a service project writing letters of encouragement and get-well cards for patients

●Attended informative talks led by speakers such as doctors, cancer survivors, researchers, etc.

●Learned many lessons/pieces of advice about working in medicine from doctors, cancer survivors, etc.

Aurora Day Camp (for children with cancer and their siblings), Atlanta, Georgia— Volunteer

May 2020 – July 2020

●Assisted with planning online activities, games, etc. for children with cancer and their siblings as well

●Facilitated a cheerful, welcoming atmosphere for campers and helped ensure they had an enjoyable experience

●Collaborated with other staff members to plan and organize fun online events for virtual summer camp

Blue Skies Family Retreat, Port St. Joe, Florida — Volunteer

April 2016, April 2017

●Assisted with planning and setting up food, activities, games, etc. for families with childhood cancer patients

●Formed meaningful relationships with cancer patients and their siblings as well

●Ensured that patients and their siblings had a memorable, enjoyable vacation by helping to serve their needs

Shadowing Experience

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta-Egelston Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia-May-June 2021

Shadowed Dr. Frank Keller (pediatric hematologist/oncologist) and Dr. Frank Chien (pediatric oncology/hematology fellow) in pediatric oncology

Observed patient provider interactions between Dr. Keller and Dr. Chien and pediatric cancer patients

Observed how Dr. Chien built meaningful relationships with patients and their families and encouraged them

Learned strategies for effective doctor-patient communication, how to best learn about patients’ conditions, and how to deal with challenges/concerns that come up

Learned how to analyze patient background/histories, blood count data, and other medical data relating to patients’ cancer

Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center, Durham, North Carolina-November 2019-Febrauary 2020

Shadowed Dr. Kristin Page (pediatric oncologist and bone marrow transplant specialist) and Dr. Jessica Sun in pediatric oncology

Observed patient provider interactions between Dr. Page/Sun and pediatric cancer patients and their families

Observed patients from a wide range of ages and races, and with a wide range of different cancers

Witnessed doctor patient interactions between Dr. Page and Spanish-speaking patients (with help from an interpreter)

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta-Egelston Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia-May 2019

Shadowed Dr. Frank Keller (pediatric hematologist/oncologist) in pediatric oncology

Observed patient provider interactions between Dr. Keller and pediatric cancer patients

Observed spinal tap procedure on infant with Leukemia (learned how the procedure is performed and what its purpose is)

Learned how to analyze patient background/histories, blood count data, and other medical data relating to patients’ cancer

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta-Scottish Rite Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia-May 2019

Shadowed Dr. Glen Lew (pediatric hematologist/oncologist) and Dr. Daniel John Bergsagel (pediatric hematologist/oncologist) in pediatric oncology

Observed patient provider interactions between Dr. Lew and pediatric cancer patients

Observed multiple spinal tap procedures on wide range of Leukemia patients (learned exactly how to perform the procedure and what its purpose is)

Witnessed bone marrow transplant on a patient and learned how it is performed and what purpose the procedure serves

Learned how to document/chart patient background, histories, blood count data, and other medical data relating to patients’ cancers

Vanderbilt University Hospital, Nashville, Tennessee- July 2016

Shadowed in pediatrics, geriatrics, and surgery departments

Extracurriculars

Duke Asian Intervarsity Upperclassmen Small Group Leader, Duke University

April 2021-Present

●Lead weekly small groups and plan bonding activities, as well as informative biblical lessons

●Plan and host fun, engaging events for members of the small group to help build community

Duke Asian Students Association Outreach Team, Duke University

May 2020-May 2021

●Outreach to many first year students to help introduce them to the ASA community and serve as a mentor to aid them in their transition to college life

●Work with other Outreach team members to plan and organize fun, engaging activities for first year students (and upperclassmen as well) to build community

●Foster relationships, connections, and attachments that make up a community among first year Asian students

First-Year Advisory Counselor Program, Duke University

March 2019-May 2020

●Collaborate to support and acclimate first-year students to college life and their new home at Duke

●Receive training to acquire leadership skills, expand knowledge of resources, and build confidence in facilitating group discussions

●Facilitate discussions on various topics, such as general transition to Duke and community building

●Initiate and lead first intellectual experience for first-year students, while serving as a resource and support system to help students with the difficult aspects of the transition to the college academic and social scene

Mu Alpha Theta/Math Team, North Gwinnett High School— Vice President

May 2017 - May 2018

●Organized various Mu Alpha Theta/Math Team events (competitions, practices, celebrations, etc.)

●Facilitated expansion of Mu Alpha Theta/Math Team by offering incentives for members that came to events

●Maintained logistics for the club, such as a point system and email/text message reminder system

Languages

Spanish- Proficient

Korean- Proficient

Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification: National CPR Foundation, March 2022

Awards

President’s Volunteer Service Award

North Gwinnett High School JV Tennis Coach’s Award

National AP Scholar

Georgia Governor’s Honors Program Semifinalist (Math Major)

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