Gian Goboy
Research Tech
Williamsburg,VA
Summary
Highly curious biology researcher with 4 years of experience, recently graduating from William & Mary. An enthusiasm for science has led to presentations at 6 conferences including an international Drosophila conference and a regional developmental biology conference, earning a Best Undergraduate Poster Award. Eager to apply a strong interdisciplinary foundation to advancing research in neuroscience and cellular and molecular biology.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Researcher
William & Mary
03.2023 - 06.2026
- Advisor: Matthew Wawersik
- Project: “How does Chigno Knockdown Lead to Epithelialization at the Testis Apex?”
- Utilized immunostaining techniques paired with transgenic Drosophila lines to determine the identity of expanded epithelial cells, assessing for hub cell identity through hub-specific markers and follicle stem cell identity through sex-specific epithelial cell markers
- Developed a cell fate tracking assay using EdU to elucidate the mechanism of epithelialization
- Presented findings at 5 conferences including an international Drosophila conference, earning the Best Undergraduate Poster Award at the 2025 Mid-Atlantic Regional Developmental Biology Conference
Undergraduate Researcher
Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS)
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Advisors: Dr. Laurie L. Wellman & Dr. Larry D. Sanford
- Project: “Effects of Space Radiation on Freezing in Mice following Yoked Controllable and Uncontrollable Footshock”
- Analyzed behavioral data from mouse models using Noldus EthoVision software to assess freezing behavior in irradiated versus non-irradiated subjects, comparing escapable stress (ES) and inescapable stress (IS) groups through shock training in a shuttlebox paradigm
- Contributed to findings suggesting that stressor controllability ameliorates freezing in irradiated mice, indicating that control over stressors may offset negative effects of space radiation on fear learning and memory, with results presented at EVMS Research Day, November 2025
Physics & Chemistry Tutor
Tutor Zone
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Provided 10-12 hours of weekly tutoring in introductory physics and chemistry courses
- Guided students in developing systematic problem-solving approaches to tackle challenging scientific concepts
Education
B.S. - Computational and Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Biology Track, Minor in Physics
William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA05.2026
Skills
Laboratory Techniques: Immunostaining, Dissection, Microscopy, Drosophila & Mouse Model Handling, Behavioral Analysis
Computational & Data Analysis: R, Python, ANOVA, T-Tests, Figure Making & Data Visualization (PowerPoint)
Accomplishments
Best Undergraduate Poster Award | Mid-Atlantic Regional Developmental Biology Conference, 2025
Selected from a field of 19 undergraduate presenters, recognized for exceptional scientific communication and audience engagement.
Timeline
Physics & Chemistry Tutor
Tutor Zone
08.2025 - 12.2025
Undergraduate Researcher
Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS)
06.2025 - 08.2025
Undergraduate Researcher
William & Mary
03.2023 - 06.2026
B.S. - Computational and Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Biology Track, Minor in Physics
William & Mary