Andrew Jung
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Inquisitive and compassionate student experienced in lab research and proficient critical thinking skills. Comfortable in handling stressful situations and performing under pressure. Passionate about service and providing for underserved populations. Adaptive team player with in-depth knowledge of data collection and problem-solving.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Fellow
University Of Michigan; Frankel Cardiovascular
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted cardiovascular research at the Frankel Cardiovascular Center Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (FCVC SURF) at Michigan Medicine;
- Worked in Dr. Jordan Shavit’s Lab and collected valuable data on thrombotic disorders using a zebrafish model
- Utilized CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing and a genome-wide mutagenesis screen to search for modifier genes of thrombosis; Identified one positive hit for the genetic screen and observed a significant difference in clotting time for one potential modifier gene using laser-mediated venous endothelial injury
- Presented data at FCVC undergraduate research symposium.
Research Fellow
UTHSCSA Pharmacology SURF
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Accepted to the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship at the UTHSCSA pharmacology department as 1 of 7 undergraduate students from all over the United States; Worked in Dr
- Jun Hee Kim’s auditory neurophysiology lab
- Investigated the ototoxic effects of chemotherapeutic drugs, specifically platinum anti-tumor and potential preventative measures; Utilized two auditory tests to identify hearing loss and dissected murine cochleae for further investigation and immunostaining; Observed significant ototoxicity and identified a potential preventative therapeutic
- Presented data at SURF pharmacology undergraduate symposium in front of pharmacology department.
Research Associate
UTHSCSA Long School of Medicine
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Employed in Dr. Jun Hee Kim’s auditory neurophysiology lab at the University of Texas Health Science Center; full-time during the summers, part-time during the school year
- Headed several projects, involved in many more; investigated neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, conducted auditory tests to study hearing loss, analyzed extensive data using statistical tests and created figures to display data effectively
- Submitted one paper; awaiting publication; on early onset hearing loss in Usher syndrome using a mouse model.
- Abstract publication: Bae HG, Kashiwagura S, Jung A, Gould EA, and Kim JH. Effects of Whrn haploinsufficiency on progressive sensorineural hearing loss. ARO Midwinter meeting
Education
Biology -
University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05.2024
Northwest Vista College
San Antonio, TX12.2020
Tom C. Clark High School
San Antonio, TX06.2021
Skills
- Type at ~80 WPM
- Proficiency with Amira imaging software
- Intermediate fluency in Korean; basic Spanish understanding and use
- Expert mice handling and dissection skills
- Intermediate zebrafish handling
- Expert lab procedures (PCR, genotyping, pipetting)
Publications
- Bae HG, Kashiwagura S, Jung A, Gould EA, and Kim JH (2023). Effects of Whrn haploinsufficiency on progressive sensorineural hearing loss in Usher syndrome. Submitted and under review
- Abstract: Bae HG, Kashiwagura S, Jung A, Gould EA, and Kim JH. Effects of Whrn haploinsufficiency on progressive sensorineural hearing loss. ARO Midwinter meeting 2022
Presentations
- Presented at the UTHSCSA Pharmacology SURF symposium; Cisplatin-induced ototoxicity
- Presented at the FCVC Cardiovascular SURF fellowship symposium; Using zebrafish to search for modifier genes of thrombosis and hemostasis
- Work presented at the 2022 ARO Midwinter meeting; Effects of Whrn haploinsufficiency on progressive sensorineural hearing loss.
- Poster presentation at the 2023 UTSA Microbiology Tiny Earth symposium
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Little Spurs Autism Center- San Antonio, TX
- Contributed to ongoing professional development through safety care training related to behavioral healthcare practices.
- BLS certified and certified Safety Care Specialist
- Working alongside the doctors who diagnosed the children and mental health professionals who create a clinically relevant plan
- Led group sessions focused on social skill-building, promoting peer interaction and cooperation among clients.
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
Additional Information
Corazon Clinic
September 2023 to Current
- Volunteered at the Corazon Clinic in downtown San Antonio
- Performed primary care on homeless/underserved patients; took their blood pressure, measured blood glucose, checked respiration, charted details, and presented to an attending physician among many other things.
Food Bank
August 2023 to Current
- Volunteered at the Food Bank at All Nations Church San Antonio (associated with the San Antonio Food Bank)
- Interacted extensively with the local underserved community; carried heavy boxes to cars, cooked breakfast, and befriended those in need
Timeline
Research Fellow
University Of Michigan; Frankel Cardiovascular
05.2023 - 08.2023
Research Fellow
UTHSCSA Pharmacology SURF
06.2022 - 08.2022
Research Associate
UTHSCSA Long School of Medicine
06.2021 - 09.2022
Biology -
University of Texas At San Antonio
Northwest Vista College
Tom C. Clark High School
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