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Ambitious student with strong laboratory skills and impressive research experiences seeking entry-level biochemical research position.
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| Education |
B.A., Biochemistry |
Graduation Expected, May 2007 |
Hiram College - Hiram, OH
GPA - 3.52 Major GPA - 3.61
Related Coursework - Immunology, Bioinformatics, Vertebrate Biology, Genetics, Intermediate Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry I and II, Genetics, Bioinformatics, Molecular & Cellular Biology.
APEX Presentation: "The Functional Differences Between the Two Acontiases of Agrobacterium Tumefaciens C58"
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| Laboratory Skills |
♦ Primer Creation (Primer3 website) ♦ Gel electrophoresis ♦ SDS-page gel
♦ Some bioinformatics (ORF finder programs, BLAST, and MFold
♦ Cell culture and plate development ♦ Protein extraction and transposon work
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| Relevant Experience: |
Researcher |
May-August 2006 |
| Hiram Genomics Initiative |
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Constructed a partial genetic map for the genome of nitrogen fixing A. vinelandii. Determined role of several enzymes in the metabolism of the soil bacterium and plant pathogen A. tumefaciens. Developed the mutants for two malate dehydrogenase genes in A. tumefaciens. Presently performing growth curves to determine the purpose of four mutants in A. tumefaciens for malate dehydrogenase. |
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Teaching Assistant |
Spring 2006 - Present |
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Organic Chemistry Course - Hiram College |
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Monitored students laboratory activities. Assisted students with learning laboratory techniques. Provided out of class help to students having difficulties with course content. Examined lab notebooks for proper scientific format. |
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Student Researcher |
Fall 2005 |
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Molecular & Cellular Course - Hiram College |
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Generated gene disruption mutations in agrobacterium tumefaciens and examined phenotype. Examined biochemical pathways of agrobacterium tumefaciens using bioinformatics tools. |
| Campus Involvement |
Vice President
American Institute of Biological Science - Hiram College
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August 2006- present |
| Scheduled speakers to appear on campus. Organized senior presentations for biology and biochemistry majors. |