Lucas Portadin
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
A dedicated dental student with a strong academic background and a keen interest in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Experience in academic research and scientific writing in the field of biochemistry. Excels in a team-oriented, interdisciplinary environment. Highly motivated to matriculate to an OMFS residency program and further the profession through clinical practice and innovative research.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Shadowing an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Vineland Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Vineland, NJ
01.2019 - Current
- Observed Dr. Domenic Caprice, DMD, and his staff perform a range of procedures in the scope of OMFS.
- Learned the importance of the patient-provider interaction in the setting of treatment planning.
- Gained an understanding of the day-to-day operation of an OMFS private practice.
Researcher in Biochemistry
Drew University Chemistry Department
Madison, NJ
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Conducted research on aldoketoreductases (AKRs), a family of enzymes being investigated for their potential to be a biocatalyst in the production of pharmaceutical compounds, with the goal of defending my thesis.
- Worked in the lab of Dr. Adam Cassano, an associate chemistry professor at Drew University, along with other Drew University students to investigate different properties of the AKRs.
- Kept track of various chemical compounds, carried out serial dilutions, conducted UV-Vis spectroscopy using a spectrophotometer, and carried out calculations using the Michaelis-Menten equation and its manipulations.
- Successfully defended my thesis in front of an interdisciplinary committee of professors and students from Drew University in the form of a 30-minute presentation.
- My thesis went on to be published in the Drew University library after completing the defense, and the collective work of the lab was later published in the Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications Journal.
Youth Soccer Coach
USA Sport Group
Chatham, NJ
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate training sessions focusing on skill-development, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
- Assisted with checking in parents and players upon their arrival to the facility.
- Worked with other coaches to ensure a fun, interactive, and safe environment for the players to train in.
Education
DMD -
Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry
Philadelphia, PA05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Drew University
Madison, NJ05-2023
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Empathy and compassion
- Research skills
- Presentations
- Time management
Organizations
Global Game Initiative
- A nonprofit organization started by a that aims to provide soccer equipment and mentorship to the youth of Senegal. As a volunteer for this program, I was involved in raising money and collecting used soccer gear to be hand-delivered to Senegalese children. Volunteered from 2022-2023.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Researcher in Biochemistry
Drew University Chemistry Department
08.2022 - 05.2023
Youth Soccer Coach
USA Sport Group
08.2020 - 05.2021
Shadowing an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Vineland Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
01.2019 - Current
DMD -
Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Drew University
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