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Colin Bruce Jr.

Washington,DC

Summary

Dedicated and ambitious medical student with a strong interest in medical device development, drug therapy advancement, and innovative healthcare research. Eager to apply diverse skills in data analysis, laboratory research, and medical principles to drive progress in medical technology and pharmaceuticals. Committed to lifelong learning, collaboration, and shaping healthcare's future.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Cell Line Development Intern

Regenxbio
06.2024 - Current
  • Participated in cell line engineering and development of novel cell lines for producing rAAV (recombinant Adeno-Associated Virus) gene therapy vectors
  • Assisted Senior Scientist on assigned tasks/projects and communicate results to the relevant groups.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.

Innovation Fellow

Thomas Jefferson University
06.2022 - Current
  • Utilizes extensive background in biological sciences to translate biomedical patents into marketing materials and assist with the overall patent prosecution and commercialization process
  • Collaborates with principal investigators to determine patentability of inventions.
  • Gathers data on current market conditions to analyze prices, sales and methods of marketing and distribution.

Lab Assistant

George Washington University Public Health Lab
04.2022 - 06.2022
  • Contributed to large scale testing protocol to monitor COVID- 19
  • Prepared samples for testing and analysis using PCR.
  • logged samples and results correctly into computerized tracking systems
  • Managed various lab duties such as taking inventory, filling and labeling products, and maintaining lab equipment
  • Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

Leader of Metro Teens 4G Mentorship Program

Metropolitan SDA Church
01.2021 - Current
  • Serving as role model for church teens
  • Facilitating constructive conversations about relevant life issues
  • Encouraging self confidence to pursue goals and overcome challenges

Volunteer

Morehouse School Of Medicine S.T.E.A.M Academy
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Encouraged interest in science by teaching and participating in useful biology, chemistry, and engineering lessons with elementary school students

Lead Resident and Teaching Assistant

Morehouse College Thomas J.Blocker Summer Program
06.2019 - 07.2019
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group tutoring sessions to support classroom instruction
  • Lead a team of assistants in providing personalized,educational, and behavioral support to students

Cell Biology Tutor

Morehouse College
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Organized sessions to teach, review, and clarify material presented in Cell Biology
  • Advised students in effective and efficient test taking, note taking, and studying strategies.

Student Trainer

Morehouse College
01.2017 - 05.2018
  • Worked directly with student athletes to assess training needs, and administer proper treatment

Research Student

Morehouse College
09.2017 - 05.2018
  • Conducted independent polymer research with applications in osteoarthritis therapy under the guidance of Dr Juana Mendenhall PhD, Walter E. Massey Professor of Physical Science
  • Learned and performed various lab procedures including FRAP and CUPRAC assay protocols
  • Assessed data using scientific methods while following all important specifications.
  • Analysis of Nutraceutical Efficacy using the FRAP Assay for Future Usage in Therapeutic Hydrogel Conjugation (2018)

Surgery Shadowing

Howard University Hospital | Orthopedic Surgery And Rehabilitation
6 2016 - 6 2016
  • Received instruction and training with Dr Bob Wilson, Orthopedic Surgeon

Volunteer

Horton's Kids Community Resource Center / Flagstar Football
01.2017 - 01.2017
  • Served as a positive role model for children ages 5 - 13, and developed strong relationships though outdoor activities

Education

M.D. - Medicine

Howard University College of Medicine
Washington, DC
05.2027

Certificate in Pre-Health Specialized Studies - Pre-Health Specialized Studies

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA
05.2020

Accomplishments

    Morehouse Biology Club, 08/2019- 03/2020

  • President for 2019-2020 academic year
  • Responsible for organizing mentoring sessions between upperclassmen and underclassmen, tutors for respective biology courses, and bi - weekly meetings with faculty adviser and tutors
  • Morehouse Health Careers Society, 08/2016-12/2019

  • Appointed Membership Chair and Junior Class Representative of the Health Careers Society for 2018-2019 academic year
  • Morehouse College Honors Program 08/2018

  • Appointed Junior class liaison
  • Thomas J. Blocker Society Health Careers Intensive Clinical Exposure Program (HCICE), 04/2018

  • Spent two weeks shadowing Dr. Vandy T Gaffney II (Morehouse 06') and orthopedic surgeons at the Hand and Upper Extremity Center of Georgia
  • Duke University Summer Biomedical Sciences Institute Program 05/2018 - 06/2018

  • Spent six weeks immersed in rigorous academic environment.
    Engaged in advanced courses pertaining to STEM, developed relationships with medical school students, and received career exposure and mentoring
  • Earned award for academic performance in Physics
  • Symposium Invitation and Presentation, 04/2018

  • Developed and presented poster board on independent research at the Morehouse Scholars Symposium
  • Howard University Advanced College Summer Enrichment Program, 06/2017 to 07/2017

  • Engaged in advanced courses pertaining to STEM, interviewed medical school faculty, and received career exposure and training
  • Morehouse MSEIP Pre-Freshman Summer Program, 07/2016

  • Developed proposal on technology with medical applications

Timeline

Cell Line Development Intern

Regenxbio
06.2024 - Current

Innovation Fellow

Thomas Jefferson University
06.2022 - Current

Lab Assistant

George Washington University Public Health Lab
04.2022 - 06.2022

Leader of Metro Teens 4G Mentorship Program

Metropolitan SDA Church
01.2021 - Current

Volunteer

Morehouse School Of Medicine S.T.E.A.M Academy
10.2019 - 03.2020

Lead Resident and Teaching Assistant

Morehouse College Thomas J.Blocker Summer Program
06.2019 - 07.2019

Cell Biology Tutor

Morehouse College
01.2018 - 12.2019

Research Student

Morehouse College
09.2017 - 05.2018

Student Trainer

Morehouse College
01.2017 - 05.2018

Volunteer

Horton's Kids Community Resource Center / Flagstar Football
01.2017 - 01.2017

Surgery Shadowing

Howard University Hospital | Orthopedic Surgery And Rehabilitation
6 2016 - 6 2016

M.D. - Medicine

Howard University College of Medicine

Certificate in Pre-Health Specialized Studies - Pre-Health Specialized Studies

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Morehouse College
Colin Bruce Jr.