Demetrius Jackson
Spartanburg,SC
Summary
I am a current undergraduate engineering student at Columbia University studying Biomedical Engineering. My area of focus is cancer biology and immunology, in which I have previous research experience. Additionally, I have completed extensive coursework in the biological field, ranging from Micro- and Molecular Biology to Genetics and Neuroscience.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Intern
German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)
Heidelberg, Germany
06.2022 - 07.2022
- During the summer before my senior year of high school, I performed research at the German Cancer Research Center concerning the cytotoxic activity of Natural Killer Cells.
- Learned useful lab techniques from cell culture and preparation of agarose gels for electrophoresis to DNA extraction and cell transformation using plasmid vectors
- Worked with the NK-92 cell line as well as CaSki, PCI-13, and UPCI cancer cell lines in cell culture.
- Observed practices of flow cytometry and confocal microscopy
- Presented research at the 2023 South Carolina Junior Academy of Sciences and placed first in the Cell and Molecular Biology Category
Lifeguard
Ymca Of Greater Spartanburg
Spartanburg, SC
06.2023 - Current
- Certified in First Aid, CPR, and AED procedures.
- Utilized training, rescue techniques and proper equipment to aid distressed people.
ENGAGE President
SC Governor's School for Science & Math
Hartsville, SC
05.2022 - 05.2023
- ENGAGE is an outreach program based at the South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics designed to promote involvement in engineering among students.
- Developed and taught 8-week courses covering various engineering fields and topics for middle school students in the local community
- Trained student leaders to teach course material
Academic Peer Tutor
SC Governor's School for Science & Math
Hartsville, SC
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Tutor Captain for the Biology Department at the South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
- Tutored biology spanning from Micro- and Molecular Biology to Genetics and Evolution.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Columbia University in The City of New York
New York, NY05-2027
High School Diploma -
Sc Governor's School For Science And Mathematics
Hartsville, SC05-2023
Skills
- Cancer Research/Research Skills
- CPR/AED Certified
- Technical Writing
- Java
- Cell Culture
- Spanish (Professional Working Proficiency)
- Community Outreach
- Student Mentoring
References
References available upon request.
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- South Carolina Silver Seal of Biliteracy (Spanish)
Additional Information
Link to LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/demetrius-jackson-228753247
Timeline
Lifeguard
Ymca Of Greater Spartanburg
06.2023 - Current
Research Intern
German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)
06.2022 - 07.2022
ENGAGE President
SC Governor's School for Science & Math
05.2022 - 05.2023
Academic Peer Tutor
SC Governor's School for Science & Math
01.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Columbia University in The City of New York
High School Diploma -
Sc Governor's School For Science And Mathematics
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