Darae Kang
Potomac,MD
Summary
Innovative Undergraduate Student Researcher known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in critical thinking and collaboration, ensuring successful research outcomes and contributing valuable insights to team projects. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Researcher
Werth Lab- Perelman School of Medicine/Penn Institute for Immunology/ VA Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
- Conduct research on dermatomyositis and lupus (cutaneous autoimmune diseases)
- Use scientific method to assist colleagues and supervisors with experiments.
- Master translational research skills such as PBMC isolations, flow cytometry, western blot, and cell culturing.
- Maintain updated knowledge by attending conferences, department seminars, and advanced training.
Volunteer
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Philadelphia, USA
01.2024 - Current
- Affiliated volunteer at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA.
- Assist doctors and nurses during patient care and the maintenance of an appropriate hospital environment.
- Transport specimens and laboratory items, or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
Manager/Receptionist
The Spa K
10.2023 - Current
- Worked at an environmentally friendly beauty spa, a family business.
- Took the role of a receptionist and social media manager.
Leading Mentor
Upenn Transfer Student Association
01.2023 - Current
- Foster a community of transfers dedicated to providing academic and social support for members throughout the school year.
- Lead the new transfer class during summer orientation week for a facilitated integration into the Penn community.
Sub-committee head of Service and Impact
Wharton Undergraduate Health Care Club
01.2023 - Current
- Host community health fairs, volunteer events, and impact projects.
- Serve the Penn student body as part of the largest undergraduate healthcare organization on campus.
Penn Pre-Medical Association
01.2023 - Current
- Host speaker events, physician shadowing programs, pre-medical related events for students at Penn.
- Foster a tight community of pre-med students for peer mentoring and pre-professional opportunities.
Board Member
Penn Symphony Orchestra
01.2022 - Current
- Collaborate with PSO board members and the Penn Music Department.
- Participate in rehearsals for 4 hours per week, and perform in public concerts every semester.
Author/Illustrator
Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing
03.2021 - Current
- Self-published two children's books about global warming; currently selling on Amazon.
- Book titles: What the Moon Sees (2022), The Ocean that Gives (2022).
- Donated copies to underserved elementary schools.
- Profits of 100+ copies donated to the Polar Bear Foundation.
Researcher
Minden Lab- Carnegie Mellon Department of Biology
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Conducted proteomics research on Drosophila embryo apoptosis behavior.
- Assisted graduate and undergraduate researchers in lab procedures and record filing.
- Performed microscopic examinations of organs, tissues and organisms.
Doctors of Carnegie Society
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Helped increase health awareness in the local community.
- Worked with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Ronald McDonald House of Charities.
Carnegie Mellon University All University Orchestra Chamber Ensemble
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Participated in weekly rehearsals and perform at the Kresge Theater or Alumni Concert Hall each semester.
Mellon College of Science Student Advisory Council
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Nominated as a member of the MCS Student Advisory Council.
- Organized school wide events and fundraisers to strengthen relationships between students and faculty.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences (Cell and Molecular Biology)
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA05.2023
Skills
- EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) Certified (2024)
- American Heart Association BLS Provider- CPR and AED Certified (2024)
- Stop the Bleed course completion presented by ACS Committee on Trauma (2024)
- Experimental design
- Gel electrophoresis techniques
- Cell culture and isolation skills (PBMCs, Extracellular Vesicles)
- Flow cytometry proficiency
- Animal tissue dissection proficiency
Timeline
Researcher
Werth Lab- Perelman School of Medicine/Penn Institute for Immunology/ VA Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Manager/Receptionist
The Spa K
10.2023 - Current
Leading Mentor
Upenn Transfer Student Association
01.2023 - Current
Sub-committee head of Service and Impact
Wharton Undergraduate Health Care Club
01.2023 - Current
Penn Pre-Medical Association
01.2023 - Current
Board Member
Penn Symphony Orchestra
01.2022 - Current
Researcher
Minden Lab- Carnegie Mellon Department of Biology
01.2022 - 01.2023
Doctors of Carnegie Society
01.2022 - 01.2023
Carnegie Mellon University All University Orchestra Chamber Ensemble
01.2022 - 01.2023
Mellon College of Science Student Advisory Council
01.2022 - 01.2023
Author/Illustrator
Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing
03.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences (Cell and Molecular Biology)
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Carnegie Mellon University
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