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Catherine Keiko Mori

Honolulu

Summary

I am a researcher with strong analytical and statistical skills adept at designing and conducting experiments. My training emphasized effective collaboration within team environments and independent inquiry. I have eight semesters of independent research experience which has taught me the ability to adapt to changing project needs. I am well prepared to perform complex data analysis, scientific literature reviews, and report writing. I am hard working, extremely organized, and possess a willingness to explore new subjects and learn new techniques.


Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teaching assistant

Kenyon College
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Supervised undergraduate independent research projects for Experimental Cell Biology 267
  • Peter Kropp, PhD., Assistant Professor of Biology

Undergraduate research assistant

Gillen Lab | Kenyon College
09.2021 - 05.2025
  • Performed bench research on telomerase reverse transcriptase (tert) expression and regeneration in the Lumbriculus variegatus model.
  • Kathy Gillen, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biology

Teaching assistant

Kenyon College
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Assisted with assignment and examination grading for Labanotation 220
  • Julie Brodie, MFA., Professor of Dance

Teaching assistant

Kenyon College
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Laboratory set up, design, and supervision of undergraduate experiments for Intro to Experimental Biology 109
  • Kathy Gillen, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biology

Medical assistant

Hayato Mori, M.D., Inc.
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Responsible for patient scheduling, intake interview, obtaining vital signs, preparing injections, and completing prescriptions as ordered by the physician.

Oncology internship

Kuakini Medical Center
01.2021 - 08.2021
  • Performed assessment of cancer patients in the clinic. Attended weekly Kuakini Medical Center oncology conferences totaling 26 CME hours.

Medical assistant

Hayato Mori, M.D., Inc.
05.2020 - 08.2021
  • Responsible for patient scheduling, intake interview, obtaining vital signs, preparing injections, and completing prescriptions as ordered by the physician.

Entomology curatorial intern

J. Linsley Gressitt Center for Research in Entomology Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Catalogued rare insect collections from the Pacific rim countries.
  • Jim Boone, M.S., Entomology Collections Manager

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Biology and Dance

Kenyon College
Gambier, Ohio
05.2025

Skills

  • Positive attitude
  • Calm and patient demeanor
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Effective communication
  • Human cell culture maintenance, media prep, and microscopy
  • Fluorescent dye injections
  • Western blot, Southern blot, and Northern blot including reagent and gel preparations
  • Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)
  • Quantitative PCR (qPCR)
  • DNA sequencing
  • Phylogenetic analysis
  • ImageJ
  • RStudio

Honors

Awarded academic distinction for senior thesis                         5/17/2025

Wnt signaling pathway on anterior-posterior regeneration in planarians

Advisor: Chris Gillen, Ph.D, Professor of Biology

Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio


Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society                        3/24/2025 

Denison University Chapter, Granville, Ohio


Kenyon College Summer Scholar                            5/29/2023 - 7/28/2023                  

Gambier, Ohio

Certification

  • 7/12/2025 Labanotation Teacher’s Certification

The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

  • 5/12/2023 Certification in intermediate labanotation
  • 5/9/2020 HIPAA compliance certification

Languages

Japanese
Limited Working

Timeline

Teaching assistant

Kenyon College
01.2025 - 05.2025

Teaching assistant

Kenyon College
08.2024 - 12.2024

Teaching assistant

Kenyon College
08.2022 - 12.2022

Medical assistant

Hayato Mori, M.D., Inc.
06.2022 - 07.2022

Undergraduate research assistant

Gillen Lab | Kenyon College
09.2021 - 05.2025

Oncology internship

Kuakini Medical Center
01.2021 - 08.2021

Medical assistant

Hayato Mori, M.D., Inc.
05.2020 - 08.2021

Entomology curatorial intern

J. Linsley Gressitt Center for Research in Entomology Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum
06.2017 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Biology and Dance

Kenyon College