Dianne Lee Email & Phone Number

Tustin, California, United States

Irvine, California, United States

- Undergraduate Researcher (Bio 199 Program) for the Hertel Lab at UCI School of Medicine- Undertook molecular biology experiments to investigate the molecular mechanisms regulating a form of pre-mRNA alternative splicing called exitrons- Performed bench research protocols working with DNA and RNA such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, cell culture, RNA extraction, column purifications, and bacterial transformation

Irvine, California, United States

- Work Study Student Assistant for the Hertel Lab at the UCI School of Medicine- Prepared solutions used for research experiments- Autoclaved glassware and plasticware- Oversaw laboratory maintenance

Mission Viejo, California, United States

- Performed pre-tests on patients, took short ocular histories, and prepared patients for the optometrist- Managed front desk and associated tasks such as preparing insurance, booking appointments, phoning patients for recall appointments, and checking benefits- Performed optician duties such as fitting glasses, educating patients on Essilor lens designs, verifying lensometry and dispensing glasses, and ordering glasses

Irvine, California, United States

- Contributed to the New University newspaper through means of photojournalism

Irvine, California, United States

- Contributed to multiple news stories through means of photography- Practiced photojournalism etiquette- Completed a photo story final project at the culmination of the quarter-long internship

Irvine, California, United States

- Intern under the Academic Engagement Commission of the Academic Affairs Vice President office- Organized multiple events that facilitated faculty-student engagement and relationships- Wrote event descriptions, communicated with professional staff, and presented at various events

Rancho Cucamonga, California, United States

- Tutored multiple middle school students in advanced algebra and calculus- Graded and inputted worksheets into center database- Managed logistics and communication to regulate class flow

Bachelor'S Degree, Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Activities and Societies: Freshman Edge, Searchlight Campus Ministry, Associated Students of UCI, New University, Wind Ensemble, Student.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Instrumental Music Program (Pit Percussion Captaincy, Marching Band, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Percussion.

Dual Enrollment, Biology, General

Took several courses concurrently with high school senior year curriculum