Serafeim Kaznessis
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Enthusiastic student with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Passionate about advocacy and assisting those in need. Excited to bring advanced skill in scientific research and make a difference in the scientific world.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Mayo Clinic Cancer Research Internship
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
02.2023 - Current
- Worked directly under world-renowned geneticist, George Vasmatzis
- Conducted personalized cancer treatment research
- Assisted in analyzing various protein peptide relationships and coding those relationships
- Studied various MHC and peptide relationships as well as MHC to immune system relationships
- Studied homology modeling
- Studied the immune system role in cancer treatments
- Assisted in the development of personalized cancer treatments under Dr. Vasmatzis
- Developed coding skills and familiarity with coding languages and applications.
Founder & President
The DeLaSalle Science Club
Minneapolis, MN
10.2022 - Current
- Individual founder of the DeLaSalle Science Club
- President of the DeLaSalle Science Club
- Fostered an environment for high school students to explore their scientific passions and their interest in research
- Organized experiments, informational sessions, and lectures
- Built the club to have 40+ members.
Agthera Internship
Agthera
St. Paul, MN
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Conducted advanced bacterial research
- Studied the relationship between bacterial colonies and spectrophotometer readings
- Conducted lab practices such as counting bacterial colonies, growing bacteria, creating plates
- Learned lab safety and movement
- Discovered a gradient for the company bacterial species CFU/mL vs OD 600
- Wrote an SOP for the company on spectrophotometer readings
Refugee Advocacy Internship and Service Project
Dr. Tasoulla Hadjiyanni
Minneapolis, MN
01.2023 - Current
- Working directly under Dr. Tasoulla Hadjiyanni, researching architecture and doing refugee advocacy centered around Cyprus
- Currently working on developing the text for a Cypriot memorial's website
- Advocating for refugee awareness and safety.
Co-Captain
The DeLaSalle Math League
Minneapolis, MN
01.2021 - Current
- Co-captained the DeLaSalle Math League
- Tripled the club population and participation
- Re-defined what a High Schooler Math League looks like
- Crafted a space for students to develop a positive relationship with math and competition.
Editor
The DeLaSalle Newspaper
Minneapolis, MN
01.2023 - Current
- Editor of the DeLaSalle Newspaper
- Edited pieces and helped writers brainstorm ideas
- Assisted in the design and final decision-making
- Currently working with other leaders and school administration to rebrand the club to encompass more students and be more accessible.
Girls Varsity/JV Tennis Manager
DeLaSalle Grils Tennis
Minneapolis, MN
01.2022 - Current
- Managed the Girls Varsity/Junior Varsity Tennis teams
- Managed responsibilities such as water distribution, scorekeeping, advising players, etc
- Advised the athletes and helped them on and off the court with tennis-related activities
- Culminated a positive experience through loud cheers and positive affirmations.
Springtide Ambassador
Springtide Research Institute
01.2024 - Current
- Am an Ambassador for the 2024 Springtide Ambassador Program cohort
- Have written for the organization’s blog
- Am committed to using the opportunity to assist those facing discrimination and to spread positivity.
Student Council Representative
DeLaSalle High School Student Council
Minneapolis, MN
05.2022 - Current
- Elected in my freshman year and have served the student body ever since
- Listened to my peer's concerns, wants, and needs and have advocated for them
- Assisted in the planning of numerous school events
- Worked on the anti-bullying committee in the council to help plan and execute anti-bullying day at DeLaSalle
- Introduced anti-bullying day to DeLaSalle.
Education
DeLaSalle High School
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Ease of adapting to my environment
- Skillful in creating relationships sincerely and quickly
- Advanced understanding of research and lab practices
- Project Support
- Data Assessment
- Experienced in advocating and assisting those in need
- Leadership
Test Scores
- AP Calculus AB, 5
- AP Computer Science Principles, 5
- No standardized test scores to share due to me taking the SAT in the Spring, following the application deadline. I was unavailable to prepare for a SAT/PSAT exam prior to now, due to my father’s ongoing cancer treatments.
Extracurricular Activities
- Greek Dance, 2014 - Present, Danced on my parish's most advanced Greek Dance troop. Played a crucial role in the organization of the dances, leading the dances, teaching feature performers, and implementing tricks that held both tradition and modernity. Performed for tens of thousands of people over my period at the troop. Helped the Greek community of Minnesota spread culture and heritage around the twin cities.
- Varsity and Junior Varsity Tennis, 2021 - Present, Freshman Year: Junior Varsity Tennis. Sophomore Year - Present: Varsity Tennis. Competed in the 1st (top) doubles position. Received a Tri-Metro All-Conference Award. Assisted in positively building up the program and creating a unified team environment.
- Harm Prevention Kits, 2024 - Present, Working once a week to construct harm prevention kits for wound prevention and needle injection prevention. The kits are used by local organizations in the Twin Cities and given to people experiencing homelessness.
Awards
- 2021 President's Education Award Program Outstanding Academic Excellence
- Tri-Metro All-Conference Award
- Math League Letter of Recognition 2023 (MVP)
- High Honor Roll (Pin and Letter)
- National Honor Society Certificate of Membership
Languages
- English
- Greek
- Spanish (Not Fluent)
Timeline
Springtide Ambassador
Springtide Research Institute
01.2024 - Current
Mayo Clinic Cancer Research Internship
Mayo Clinic
02.2023 - Current
Refugee Advocacy Internship and Service Project
Dr. Tasoulla Hadjiyanni
01.2023 - Current
Editor
The DeLaSalle Newspaper
01.2023 - Current
Founder & President
The DeLaSalle Science Club
10.2022 - Current
Agthera Internship
Agthera
06.2022 - 08.2022
Student Council Representative
DeLaSalle High School Student Council
05.2022 - Current
Girls Varsity/JV Tennis Manager
DeLaSalle Grils Tennis
01.2022 - Current
Co-Captain
The DeLaSalle Math League
01.2021 - Current
DeLaSalle High School
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