Daniel Choo Email & Phone Number

Knoxville, Tn, Us

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

o Conducting experiments using animal/cellular models or human tissue samples largely focused on investigating whether and how the genetic connections between Parkinson’s disease and cancer (i.e., LRRK2 and Parkin) alter immune tolerance to dopaminergic neurons and contribute to dopaminergic neurodegeneration under the supervision of the lab PI and other core investigatorso Extensive experience with mice handling and characterization of in vivo mice models of PDo General lab management and maintenance

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

o Investigated the role of early life experience in shaping the neural mechanisms of paternal care behavior in the African striped mouse (Rhabdomys pumilio)o Involved in a number of laboratory duties which include but are not limited to behavioral scoring, brain sectioning, and immunohistochemistryo Granted an award of $1,600 for the use of various mouse antibodies in my senior thesis research project by the Office of Undergraduate Research through the generosity of the Princeton University Class of '55 Fundo Advisors: Catherine Peña, PhD, Forrest Rogers, PhD

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

o Shadowed MDs, a PA, an RN, and several clinical research coordinators during >100 patient visitso Gained extensive knowledge about clinical trial protocols, taking vitals, drawing blood, performing physical examinations, administering various psychological evaluations (MMSE, CAPS-5, etc.), and conducting ketamine IV treatmentso Administered memory/PTSD/depression prescreen evaluations and recorded patients’ medical histories in HPIso Assisted in preparing samples for urinalysis and stool analysiso Helped with other office duties including answering phone calls, greeting patients, and researching various psychiatric and psychological clinics in NJ to gain media support for study recruitment

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

o Conducted experimental research design for an fMRI study in understanding the role of film scores in the interpretation of narrative structures and their effects on memory recallo Helped operate human subjects research with the 3 Tesla Siemens Prisma MRI scanner in the PNI neuroimaging facilities, in addition to processing and analyzing memory recall datao fMRI Level 1 Certification & CITI Program Human Subjects Research Certificationo Advisors: Kenneth Norman, PhD, Jamal Williams, PhD candidate

Oak Ridge, Tn

o Worked and studied on the "Theoretical and Computational Analysis of the Formation of Single-Phase High Entropy Alloys" with the Materials Theory Group

Jung-Gu, Seoul, Korea

o Worked at EAI, a world-renowned independent political think-tank in Seoul, South Korea. EAI’s core research thrust areas are “Foreign Affairs and Security Program” and “Governance Research Program.”o Participated in the research activities on "US-China Relations" at the Asia Security Initiative Research Center of EAIo Attended the Youth Focus Group Seminar Serieso Wrote a summary article: "China Serves Notice on Direction of Military Development"o Contributed to the following three "US-China Relations" publications of EAI:"Rising Temperatures", EAI Asia Security Initiative (ASI) Research Center, Ed. B. Engel, May 2015"Sowing the Seeds of Cooperation", EAI ASI Research Center, Ed. B. Engel, June 2015"Bandages Holding", EAI ASI Research Center, Ed. B. Engel, July 2015

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Neuroscience

Activities and Societies: Princeton Neuroscience Network, Princeton University Orchestra, Princeton University Film Society, Princeton.

High School Diploma, Weighted Gpa: 4.75/4.00, Unweighted: 4.00/4.00

Activities and Societies: Science Club, Science Olympiad, Mu Alpha Theta, Student Government Association, National Honor Society.