Gianne Cusick
Sungrove Church
Elk Grove,CA
2027
years of professional experience
Dedicated individual and leader with 70+ volunteer hours instructing and leading events. Proven ability to collaborate effectively and adapt to fast-paced environments with an eager willingness to learn and assist others.
Work History
Lab Experience at California Northstate University
- Featured in a publication manuscript and four published abstracts listed below
- Apoptotic Morphology Assay
- Volunteered assisting in data collection and analysis for research projects
- Maintained organized records of experimental procedures and results
70+ Volunteer Hours Teaching
- Work with kids ages 5-12
- Lead discussions and taught lessons based around the Bible
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
Student Band Council Section Leader
- Plan and organize fully student ran events with other leaders
- Independently lead all students playing french horn, running practice sessions and organizing instrument transportation to and from competitions
- Taught six fellow beginners the world's second hardest instrument before, during, and after school hours
- Shown dedication and strong work ethic
National Honors Society
- Strong work ethic and discipline shown in academic achievements
- Six completed Advanced Placement courses including biology, chemistry and physics
- Additional volunteering at community events such as elementary Trunk-or-Treats and toy drives
- References available on request
Prior Work Experience
- Modeled for Pernulo Jewelry, already showing consistent work ethic and discipline
- Tutored math and swim for young children, developing customized lesson plans to meet diverse student needs and incorporating targeted support
- Developed fast paced critical thinking skills necessary to resolve on the spot complications
Awards and Recognitions
- Awarded an Assembly Certificate of Recognition by Stephanie Nguyen, 10th District Assemblymember, for "putting Elk Grove on the map" following undefeated Band Tournament of Champions wins across all of Central California
- Won "Rising Star" award on the Laguna Creek Gators swim team after qualifying at the Champions Meet after only a year of swimming, further showcasing commitment and dedication
- From the 600 Toby Johnson student class, I received one of six "Outstanding Student" awards at promotion for always helping others and showcasing young leadership abilities
Publications and Abstracts Links
- Cusick J., Abed I., Christensen A., Nguyen K., Chou E., Chang E., Shyu Y., Yanumula A., Abram A., Alcaide J., Yee C., Hoang F., Cusick G., Batiste M.,Shi Y., Mohamed E. Elucidating the mechanism of cell death induced by Receptor Expressed in Lymphoid Tissues (RELT) in different tumor models.
2024 American Association of Immunology Conference in Chicago, IL.
https://doi.org/10.4049/jimmunol.212.supp.0291.5109 - Chou E., Chang E., Abed I., Christensen A., Nguyen K., Yanumula A., Shyu Y., Abram A., Alcaide J.,Cusick G., Batiste M., Shi Y., Mohamed E., Cusick J. The role of RELTfms and FLNA in human cancer and cellular apoptosis. 2024 American Association of Cancer Research Conference in San Diego, CA. Cancer Res (2024) 84 (6_Supplement): 349. https://doi.org/10.1158/1538-7445.AM2024-349
- Chou E., Chang E., Yanumula A., Wang W., Zhou J.,Cusick G., Shi Y., Mohamed E., Cusick J. The physiological role of RELT family members in human cancer and cellular apoptosis. Oral presentation at 2024 Western Medical Research Conference, Carmel, CA. JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE MEDICINE 72 (1), 134-135 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.1177/10815589231218540
- Cusick J.K., Moua P., Wong S., Chang E., Chou E., Shyu Y., Abram A., Alcaide J., Talbott G., Yanumula A., Qureshi V., Budhiraja A., Cusick G., Shi Y., Atapattu D., Fitzpatrick L. RELT is overexpressed in human inflammatory bowel disease and breast cancer. 2023 American Association of Immunologists conference, Washington D.C. J Immunol (2023) 210 (1_Supplement): 70.14.
https://doi.org/10.4049/jimmunol.210.Supp.70.14 - Batiste M., Joy B., Yee C.K., Cho L., Christensen A., Abed I., Nguyen K., Yanumula A., Chang H., Cho E., Wang W., Chou E., Chang E., Shyu Y., Abram A., Alcaide J., Zhou J., Gillespie B., Senderovich M., Cusick A.G., Le A.V., Hoang F., Shi Y., Mohamed E., Cusick J.K. “RELT is upregulated in breast cancer and induces death in breast cancer cells.” Biomedicines. 2024 Nov 22;12(12):2667.
doi: 10.3390/biomedicines12122667. PMID: 39767574; PMCID: PMC11727564.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Teamwork and collaboration oriented
Excellent communication
Friendly
positive attitude and eager to help others
Analytical problem-solving
Attention to detail
Well rounded and enthusiastic to learn
Timeline
Lab Experience at California Northstate University
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70+ Volunteer Hours Teaching
Sungrove Church
2025 - CurrentRead More
Student Band Council Section Leader
2024 - CurrentRead More
National Honors Society
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Prior Work Experience
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Awards and Recognitions
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Publications and Abstracts Links
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Franklin High School
High School Diploma
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