Alex Alon

Enthusiastic Cell and Molecular Biology PhD candidate with a strong foundation in assay development, genetics, microbiology, and protein purification. Proven ability to enhance team success through meticulous attention to detail and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Prepared to leverage a robust skill set in contributing to groundbreaking projects that adapt and engineer biological systems, addressing pressing challenges in energy and human health. Passionate about driving innovation and advancing research initiatives that create meaningful impact.

• January 2025 Recipient of Quantitative Cell and Molecular Biology Leadership and Management Certificate (After completion of six two-hour workshops)

• February 2024 Recipient of TILT Graduate Teaching Certificate (After completion of a teaching portfolio: https://alexandermichaelal.wixsite.com/alex-alon-teaching-p)

• May 2023 Recipient of Quantitative Cell and Molecular Biology Program T32 Fellowship (NIH-funded program supporting quantitative training in science)

• April 2020 California State University-Northridge Bull Ring Venture Competition Finalist (University-wide competition for student business ideas and inventions)

• January 2020 California State University’s Program for Education and Research in Biotechnology Symposium Nagel Award Nominee (Conference for students enrolled in California State Universities to present their research)

• 2019 Data Jam Best Insights (California State University-Northridge Data Science Competition; students applied bioinformatic strategies to real world data focused on improving Los Angeles).

• 2018-2019 Wong Undergraduate Research Award, California State University Northridge

• 2018 Certificate for Exemplary Service in the Oncology Department for Community Outreach Prevention and Education (COPE) Health Scholars Clinical Volunteering Program

• August 2017-March 2019 University of California, Los Angeles Executive Programs in Health Policy & Management in Patient Experience and Pre-Licensed Clinical Care (necessitated > 350 hours of service)

• Alexander M. Alon, Christopher M. Sanders, Rayia D. Adams, Brett W. Burkhart, Thomas J. Santangelo ( 2024). Resolving the coordination of deaminated base repair mechanisms in T. kodakarensis. Lightning Talk presented at Quantitative Cell and Molecular Biology Symposium, June 17th, 2024. Fort Collins, CO. 2024 June.

• Alexander M. Alon, Christopher M. Sanders, Rayia D. Adams, Brett W. Burkhart, Thomas J. Santangelo ( 2024). Resolving the coordination of deaminated base repair mechanisms in T. kodakarensis. Poster presented at Quantitative Cell and Molecular Biology Symposium (Award Received), June 17th, 2024. Fort Collins, CO.. 2024 June.

• Alexander Alon, Rayia Adams, Emily Staton, Christopher Sanders, Lucy Latta, Brett W. Burkhart, Thomas J. Santangelo (2025). DNA repair and nucleotide pool resolution mutually safeguard genome stability. Poster presented at CSU Graduate Student Showcase, November 19th, 2025. Fort Collins, CO. 2025 November.

• Alexander M. Alon, Christopher M. Sanders, Brett W. Burkhart, Thomas J. Santangelo ( 2025). Removal and bypass of restriction modification systems increases archaeal transformation efficiency. Poster presented at Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Departmental Retreat, August 18th, 2025. Fort Collins, CO. 2025 August.