Allen Fu
Research Assistant
New Brunswick,NJ
Summary
Experienced and driven undergraduate researcher with a passion for understanding neuropsychiatric disease. Studied and practiced lab techniques starting from freshman year of high school. Completed multiple research projects with 1 publication, instruct peers on how to conduct and communicate research, and lead the largest neuroscience student organization at Rutgers.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Research Assistant
Firestein Lab
Piscataway, NJ
06.2021 - Current
- Conduct independent research on the molecular basis of neuropsychiatric diseases under the direction of Dr. Bonnie Firestein approximately 15 hours per week during the year, full time over the summers.
- Completed 3 projects with 1 publication and 2 poster presentations. Attained 2 fellowships and 1 grant worth a total of $7500.
Research Peer Instructor
Aresty Research Center
New Brunswick, NJ
09.2021 - Current
- Lead meetings with and mentor 5 undergraduate researchers on conducting and presenting their research.
- Aid in the organization of a large annual research conference as well as program outreach.
Hospice Volunteer
Compassionate Care Hospice
Bridgewater, NJ
09.2021 - Current
- Offer patients emotional and social support through conversation and music.
- Call patients to check on their physical and emotional well-being
Vice President
Cell Biology And Neuroscience Society
Piscataway, NJ
04.2020 - Current
- Manage the largest neuroscience organization at Rutgers with over 300 members
- Organize, host, and lead journal clubs, faculty speaker events, a mentor-mentee program, advising events, a research at Rutgers information program, and service projects with ScioVirtual
Crisis Counselor
Crisis Text Line
06.2020 - Current
- Counseled and helped to stabilize texters in crisis situations using active listening and collaborative problem-solving.
- Built safety plans to lower risk to texters and prevent future crises.
Collaborative Mentor
Upward Bound
New Brunswick, NJ
09.2021 - Current
- Provide guidance and encouragement for disadvantaged youth facing academic challenges.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Cell Biology And Neuroscience
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ 09.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Biotechnology High School
Freehold, NJ 09.2015 - 06.2021
Skills
Data Analysis - ImageJ/Excel/Prism
Timeline
Research Peer Instructor
Aresty Research Center
09.2021 - Current
Hospice Volunteer
Compassionate Care Hospice
09.2021 - Current
Collaborative Mentor
Upward Bound
09.2021 - Current
Research Assistant
Firestein Lab
06.2021 - Current
Crisis Counselor
Crisis Text Line
06.2020 - Current
Vice President
Cell Biology And Neuroscience Society
04.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Cell Biology And Neuroscience
Rutgers University
09.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Biotechnology High School
09.2015 - 06.2021
Publications
Crosta, C.M., Hernandez, K., Bhattiprolu, A.K., Fu, A.Y., Moore, J.C., Clarke, S.G., Dudzinski, N.R., Brzustowicz, L.M., Paradiso, K.G., & Firestein, B.L. (2020). Characterization hiPSC-derived neural progenitor cells and neurons to investigate the role of NOS1AP isoforms in human neuron dendritogenesis. Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience, 109. doi: 10.1016/j.mcn.2020.103562
Awards and Honors
Rutgers Presidential Scholar
National Merit Scholarship Finalist
Biotechnology High School Graduation Speaker
SAS Excellence Award
Grants and Fellowships
Aresty Summer Science Fellowship
Division of Life Sciences - Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship
Aresty Undergraduate Research Fellowship
Publications
Crosta, C.M., Hernandez, K., Bhattiprolu, A.K., Fu, A.Y., Moore, J.C., Clarke, S.G., Dudzinski, N.R., Brzustowicz, L.M., Paradiso, K.G., & Firestein, B.L. (2020). Characterization hiPSC-derived neural progenitor cells and neurons to investigate the role of NOS1AP isoforms in human neuron dendritogenesis. Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience, 109. doi: 10.1016/j.mcn.2020.103562
Awards and Honors
Rutgers Presidential Scholar
National Merit Scholarship Finalist
Biotechnology High School Graduation Speaker
SAS Excellence Award
Grants and Fellowships
Aresty Summer Science Fellowship
Division of Life Sciences - Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship
Aresty Undergraduate Research Fellowship
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