Overview
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Pejalyn Balanon

San Luis Obispo,CA

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Molecular Biology Research Lab

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
03.2022 - Current
  • Actively involved in molecular and cellular research under the guidance of Professor Dr. Elena Keeling, which focuses on studying Wnt genes in colonial ascidians for insights into whole-body regeneration.
  • Conduct dissections of colonial ascidians and proficiently extract DNA/RNA, create gene-specific primers, perform PCR/qPCR, and run gels for in-depth analysis and application.
  • Interpret research findings and adeptly summarize data, contributing to the ongoing progress of the project.
  • Innovate by creating and optimizing experimental techniques, exploring diverse ideas to enhance our understanding of the ascidian's incredible regenerative abilities.

Frost Summer Undergraduate Research Program

California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Selected by Dr. Elena Keeling from a pool of 400 students across the entire College of Science and Mathematics to participate in the prestigious William and Linda Frost undergraduate research fund.
  • Engaged in full-time research over the summer, concentrating on colonial ascidians.
  • Utilized the sequenced genome developed by our research team to design gene-specific primers.
  • Successfully collected a comprehensive set of 13 Wnt primers.
  • Applied PCR and qPCR techniques to verify and quantify the presence of each Wnt gene.

Soccer Camp Leader and Coach

College, Club, and Recreational level
, CA
06.2021 - Current
  • Co-lead Division 1 "Identification Camps": to help coaching staff identify potential CPWS recruits (an important process as over 50% of the CPWS team are recruited from ID camps)
  • Work Davis Legacy Soccer Club tournaments: which host games for over 200 elite club teams and approximately 4,000 players.
  • TransAtlantic Soccer Skills Camp: Instruct recreational players (ages 5-15) focusing on fundamental soccer principles and essential playing skills.

Volunteer

French Hospital - Dignity Health
San Luis Obispo, CA
07.2023 - Current
  • Clean and sanitize patient rooms, including handling blood stains to maintain a hygienic environment.
  • Provide compassionate care by offering meals, water, and warm blankets to patients, ensuring their comfort during their stay.
  • Transport samples, such as urine, blood, and swabs to the pathology lab.

Teacher's Assistant

California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA
01.2023 - Current
  • Provide support in assessing student assignments, ensuring accuracy and consistency in grading.
  • Offer guidance and assistance to students, fostering a conducive learning environment.
  • Proctor midterm and final exams alongside the professors, ensuring a secure and organized testing environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Molecular & Cellular Biology

California Polytechnic State University - Cal Poly
San Luis Obispo, CA
06.2025

Skills

  • Basic biological science lab techniques
  • Micropipetting
  • Microscopy
  • PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
  • qPCR (Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction)
  • Microbial staining & plating
  • Absorption/emission spectroscopy analysis
  • Chromatography
  • Spectrophotometer operation and analysis
  • TLC (Thin-Layer Chromatography)
  • NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) computation and analysis
  • Primer design
  • Scientific data analysis
  • Protein assays
  • Fiji: ImageJ
  • LoggerPro
  • Program R
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word

Accomplishments

  • Division 1 Athletic Scholarship: [11/15/2022-current] Awarded by the Cal Poly Women's Soccer team.
  • Chi Alpha Sigma Induction: [06/10/2023] To be inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma, a student-athlete must attend a four-year accredited college or university that is a member of the NCAA, NAIA, NCCAA, or USCAA. The honoree must achieve at least junior academic standing by the fifth semester or seventh quarter, as determined by the certifying institution, and must have achieved a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.4 (on a 4.0 scale).
  • College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Honors: [11/15/2022] Recognized as one of five student-athletes for outstanding performance and dedication in both the classroom and on the pitch. Criteria: Maintain a 3.50 GPA, have a minimum of one year completed at the current institution, and be a starter or key reserve player.
  • Big West Conference Fall All-Academic Team: [Fall 2022] Recognized for maintaining at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA while actively competing in at least 50% of the team's competitions.
  • Dean's List Honoree: [Fall, winter, and spring quarters of 2021-2022 academic year; Fall, winter, and spring quarter 2022-2023] Recognized for outstanding academic achievement.

References

Dr. Elena Keeling M.S.

Co-coordinator of the Regenerative Medicine Program at California Polytechnic State University 

(805) 756-2175 

ekeeling@calpoly.edu

          

Scott Williams M.S.

Associate Head Coach Cal Poly Women's Soccer

(505) 720-7077

swilli53@calpoly.edu

          

Jesus Mata

Davis Legacy Soccer Club Coach & Director

(530) 400-2584

matajesus11@gmail.com

Timeline

Volunteer

French Hospital - Dignity Health
07.2023 - Current

Frost Summer Undergraduate Research Program

California Polytechnic State University
06.2023 - 09.2023

Teacher's Assistant

California Polytechnic State University
01.2023 - Current

Molecular Biology Research Lab

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
03.2022 - Current

Soccer Camp Leader and Coach

College, Club, and Recreational level
06.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Molecular & Cellular Biology

California Polytechnic State University - Cal Poly

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