Kunal (Ken) Deb

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EDUCATION

University of Rochester Rochester, NY

B.S. in Computational Biology, Minor in Psych Class of 2024

- Freshman Fall Courses 2020-2021: Biol 112 (Principles of Biology I), Chem 131 (Intro to Chemistry I), Psych 101 (Intro to Psychology), Phil 101 (Intro to Philosophy)

- Freshman Spring Courses 2021-2022: Biol 113 (Principles of Biology II), Chem 132 (Intro to Chemistry II), Psych 282 (Abnormal Psychology), Wrtg 105 (Human Happiness), Math 162 (Calculus IIa)

- Sophomore Fall Courses 2021-2022: Biol 198 (Principles of Genetics), Biol 198P (Principles of Genetics Lab) Chem 203 (Organic Chemistry I), Chem 207 (Organic Chemistry I Lab) Psych 171 (Social and Emotional Development), Phil 103 (Contemporary Moral Problems), Biol 395 (Bacterial Bioengineering)

- Sophomore Spring Courses 2022-2023: Biol 250 (Intro to Biochemistry), Bme 258 (Human Anatomy with Lab) Chem 204 (Organic Chemistry II), Chem 208 (Organic Chemistry II Lab) Psych 161 (Social Psychology and Individual Differences), Psych 209 (Psychology of Human Sexuality)

- Junior Summer Courses 2022-2023: General Physics I

- Junior Fall Courses 2022-2023: Math 150 (Discrete Mathematics), Stat 216 (Applied Statistical Methods I), Csc 172 (Data Structures and Algorithms), Casc 352 (Workshop Leader I Chem 203)

- Junior Spring Courses 2023-2024: Biol 272W (Communicating Your Professional Identity), Biol 253L

(Computational Bio With Lab), Casc 104 (Designing Your Life-Health Professions Edition), Casc 145

(Navigating The Academy), Dscc 201 (Tools For Data Science)

- Extracurricular Activities:

● Toy Adaptive Program (Member 2020 - Present, Business Manager 2021 - Spring 2022, President Summer 2022 - Present )

● Wind Symphony (Member 2020 - Present)

● Doctors Without Borders (Member 2020)

● Undergraduate Chemistry Council (Member 2020 - Present, Publicity Head 2021 - Present)

● Beatbox Collective (Member 2020)

● D’lion (Member 2021 - Spring 2022) - Residential Advisor (Fall 2022)

- Current GPA: 3.79, member of Dean’s List

Morris Hills High School (Magnet program) Rockaway, NJ Class of 2020

- High School Diploma; GPA: 4.0 Unweighted; SAT: 1550 (Math: 790, English: 760); SAT Subject Test: Math 2: 800, Biology M: 740

Skills

Professional Skills:

- Statistical analysis through applications like Minitab

- Proficient in Java and Python

- Proficient in sequence alignment tools such as Blast or Bowtie

- Advanced knowledge of biological sciences

- Effectively interpret and communicate of conclusions from complex data

- Proficient written and verbal communication skills, specifically of complex information and concepts

- Proficient in working effectively with internal and external collaborators and multidisciplinary teams composed of scientists and non-scientists to translate emerging research to guide internal programs General Skills:

- Multitasking

- Independent contributor and a team player

- Analytical reasoning

- Good verbal and written communication

Research

Independent Research - Bio 395: Bacterial Bioengineering:

- School Year 2021-2022: Analyzed the affinity between newly created alternative degradation tags and the unfoldase ClpX towards the development of a broad specificity protein fingerprinter to be used in a clinical setting in the near future. This involved designing and cloning alternative ssrA degradation tags for use in an E. Coli GFP degradation assay, performing the assay itself, and interpreting the results. After learning the protocol, all of the research is done independently and proactively without fail, with a minimum of 15 hours a week. Received Research Credit, and it is expected to be published in near future

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Residential Advisor (Spring 2022-Present)

- Develop a positive living environment for residents, often resolving conflicts

- Promote the interaction and construction of social networks between community and residents

- Create, market, and lead student centered floor programs to promote social, education, diversity, health, emotional, understanding and growth

Organic Chemistry I Peer-Led Student Leader (Fall 2022)

- Responsible for leading a group of students through organic chemistry problems every week to guide them through the course. This includes having tutoring sessions, office hours, and being a mentor-like role model for the students throughout the entire semester

D’lion (2021-Spring 2022)

- In charge of hosting different campus events such as board game nights, decorating events, bandana giveaways, slime giveaways etc. to help socially transition the incoming freshman class and promote the school spirit uniting the UR community

President for Toys Adaptive Program (2021-Present)

- In charge of organizing club meetings every week and coordinating any events that enable citizens from the greater Rochester community to learn more about adapting toys. The organization is specifically meant for adapting or changing toys so that physically challenged children can use them without difficulty, which are then donated locally.

- In charge of finances and budgeting for TAP.

Publicity Head Undergraduate Chemistry Council (2021-Fall 2022)

- In charge of advertising various academic and extracurricular events that UCC holds, which all greatly benefit those wanting to be involved in chemistry academically

Black Belt in Martial Arts, Karate Instructor at Peaceful Valley Martial Arts (2017-Present)

- Led the class through warm up stretches, exercises, cool down, technique-building exercises, and assessed them through evaluations as well as written exams

- Worked together with my peer instructor to develop class plans for every class independently from the other Senseis

- Had special sessions with rising brown belts to prepare them for getting black belt, including working on sparring technique, handling weapons, and realistic technique applications in real-life scenarios COMMUNITY SERVICE AND WORK

Emergency Medical Service Crew Member (2021 - Present) Rockaway, NJ

- Volunteered as an EMS member at a nearby firehouse company, have over 100 hours of patient care experience as part of an EMT crew and comfortable with long (11-hour) shifts

- BLS CPR certified

- Expected to be certified by August 2022

- Experienced with working with others, as well as leading others, during a medical emergency

- Experienced with recording patient charts effectively as necessary for EMT paperwork MorrisView Healthcare Center Volunteer Worker (2019) Morris Plains, NJ

- Worked as a recreational staff member at the nursing home for the elderly for multiple months

- Organized different activities like bingo games, trivia sessions, craft-making and movie nights

- Transported residents to the activity rooms and the Chapel

- Performed one on one friendly room visits and bonded with residents on an emotional level INTERESTS

- Coding: Self-learning code and new algorithms to improve my knowledge base

- Mentoring: Giving advice and academic guidance to underclassmen is lot of fun

- Playing the clarinet: Active member of theWind Symphony in the University of Rochester, volunteering for gigs whenever possible, Section Leader in Marching Band and a member of various orchestras in UOR and High School, playing since 2011

- Martial Arts: Black Belt, Practicing since 2008

- Japanese Literature: Started collecting ever since reading No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai

- Hiking: Love hiking for adventure exploring new trails

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