Research Intern Resume Example NSF REU Program In Computational Biology

RESEARCH INTERN

Education

B.E., Biomedical Engineering & Chemical Engineering

Vanderbilt University, May 2016

Relevant Coursework: Biomechanics, Biomaterials, Medical Imaging, Nano Technology, Thermodynamics, Phase-based Separations, Heat & Mass Transfer, Chemical Reaction Engineering.

Senior Design: Incorporation of physiological sensors into nasoduodenal feeding tube placement system as an alternative to gastric bypass surgery.

Experience

05/2014 - 08/2015

NSF-REU Program in Computational Biology － Columbia, MO Research Intern

Project Description: Application of various computational tools in genome sequencing, assembly, annotation and comparative analysis.
Worked with one biologist and one computational scientist in the project of assembling a de novo transcriptome of soybean cyst nematode, establishing a transcription library for worldwide research, assigning possible functional roles to the assembled transcripts, and comparing the expression of these transcripts across populations.
Presented complete project in a poster session joined by 60 graduate researchers and professors. Prepared a one-page abstract for publication in a symposium handbook.
Attended weekly science events, including popular science lectures and computational skill development.

12/2013 - 05/2014

Vanderbilt University Medical Center INSPIRE Study － Nashville, TN Clinical Research Assistant

Project Description: Study of how respiratory infections (colds) in the first year of a baby's life affect the health in later childhood.
Assisted nurses in collecting salivary and urine samples from babies.
Developed, collected and analyzed questionnaires completed by over 100 participating parents.
Drafted written or visual materials to present preliminary research data in biweekly lab meetings.

05/2013 - 08/2013

Li Kan M. D. Pediatric Neurology Medical Office － Flushing, NY Medical Assistant

Collected, organized and presented medical history and insurance information from every patient.
Assisted the doctor in setting up and recording EEG for young children.
Communicated with representatives from insurance companies and local imaging facilities to obtain prior authorization and schedule imaging sessions.

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