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San Leandro, California, United States

Palo Alto, California, United States

• Conducted experiments in support of 2 research projects for muscle stem cell biology and genetics
• Investigated a potential marker in muscle stem cell development by practicing fluorescent-activated cell sorting and cell culturing techniques
• Compared differences in average muscle fiber cross sectional area and number of proliferating cells between knockout and wild type mice using immunofluorescent staining and fluorescent microscopy
• Organized and maintained data on over 500 experimentally bred mice for usage in planned experiments

• Guided 2 classes of about 30 students divided into 6-8 research teams in development of research projects surrounding bacteriophage biology and genetics
• Conducted and presented utilization of bioinformatic programs for comparative genomics analysis of phage genomes and design programs for scientific figure creation
• Assisted in revision of manual genome annotation of two novel bacteriophages by students
• Prepared educational materials for students to perform in-class bioinformatic experiments for research

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Performed novel bacteriophage research under the SEA-PHAGES (Science Education Alliance-Phages Hunters Advancing Genomics and Evolutionary Science) program
• Utilized bioinformatic programs for manual genome annotation of a novel bacteriophage
• Employed wet-lab techniques for investigation and characterization of novel bacteriophages in collected soil samples such as plaque assays, DNA extraction, phage isolation, and electron microscopy
• Developed and presented a co-authored research project pertaining to bacteriophage comparative genomics in the UCLA Microbiology Research Seminar

• Screened for chemicals implicating germline aneuploidy in model system C. Elegans to study the effects of industrial chemical exposures released to environment on human reproductive health
• Investigated age and behavior-based effects of Alzheimer’s Disease pathology when influenced by metal ions using transgenic strains of C. Elegans
• Presented findings of research and relevant literature to fellow lab members and graduate students

• Facilitated weekly discussion sections for an introductory organic chemistry course with students in small group settings
• Devised learning strategies with professor to foster peer to peer collaboration for challenging concepts
• Led review sessions to prepare over 150 students for midterm and final examinations
• Addressed student questions and concerns related to course material during lecture time

Pleasanton, California, United States

• Interacted in discussions with specialists pertaining to the biochemistry industry, management of related companies, and careers in the medical field
• Collaborated with interns in proposing solutions to simulated business-related scenarios in a biotechnology start-up

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Microbiology, Immunology, And Molecular Genetics, 4.0/4.0 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega, UCLA Undergraduate Learning Assistant Program, Samahang Pilipino Cultural Night (SPCN).

High School Diploma, 4.36/5.00 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Link Crew, Cross Country, Honors Wind Ensemble, Filipino Club• Link Crew Leader (1 yr) • Cross Country Captain.