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RESUME

Education

Research​

experience​
 

Duke University | Durham, NC
Graduation: May 2014, cum laude
 
Major: Biology
Concentration: Neurobiology
Minor(s): Chemistry, Psychology
 
Overall GPA: 3.815
Major GPA: 3.914
 
Stanford University | Stanford, CA
June - August 2009
 
High School Summer College
  • General Psychology
  • Introduction to Biology
Duke University Medical Center: Pathology 
August 2011 - May 2014
  • Preceptor: Dr. Hai Yan, MD, PhD, Principal Investigator
  • ​Funding: Dean's Summer Research Fellowship
  • Overview: Research laboratory focused on the molecular genetics of cancer, concentrating on the identification, characterization, and therapeutic targeting of novel genetic alterations involved in the genesis and progression of brain cancers. 
 
Duke Canine Cognition Center
June - July 2011
  • Preceptor: Dr. Brian Hare, PhD, Principal Investigator
  • Funding: Howard Hughes 
  • Overview: Research laboratory focused on understanding social cognition and animal behaviors in the following animal model systems: canines, great apes, and lemurs. 
 
Duke University Medical Center: Pediatric Neonatology
January - May 2011
  • Preceptor: Dr. Mary Hutson, PhD, Principal Investigator
  • Funding: None
  • Overview: Research laboratory focused on understanding how congenital heart defects occur. 
Skills

  • Microsoft Office

  • Constant Contact

  • Microdissection

  • Microsurgery

  • Laboratory animal handling

  • Intraperitoneal injections

  • Subcutaneous injections

Interests

  • Travel

  • Photography

  • Blogging on the fly

  • Reading & writing

  • Kickboxing

  • Cycling

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