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Seth Jasper Vitug

La Jolla,CA

Summary

Human Biology major at UC San Diego with growing experience in both clinical and research environments. Currently shadowing in the Karin Lab at the UCSD School of Medicine, gaining foundational exposure to mouse handling, genotyping, and mammalian cell culture in cancer and immunology research. Also contributing to a viewpoint manuscript at Scripps Health under Drs. Farrah Nasrollahi and Elizabeth Epstein, focused on the clinical effects of cardiovascular supplements. Developing skills in scientific writing, literature review, and basic molecular biology techniques. Passionate about patient-centered care and exploring the intersection of medicine and research as an aspiring physician.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Research Assistant & Pre-Medical Observer

Scripps Health
07.2025 - Current
  • Collaborating with Dr. Nasrollahi on a viewpoint manuscript examining the impact of supplements (e.g., NMN, CoQ10, Vitamin D3, K2) on cardiovascular health, metabolic function, and clinical outcomes
  • Conducting evidence synthesis and literature reviews from peer-reviewed journals to support clinical recommendations and academic publishing
  • Will begin clinical observation under Dr. Epstein’s integrative cardiology practice in August 2025, focusing on patient-centered approaches to cardiovascular care
  • Expected to contribute to additional manuscripts and clinical research projects in cardiology

Undergraduate Research Intern

UCSD School Of Medicine
07.2025 - Current
  • Shadowing a postdoctoral researcher on mouse handling (LysM-Cre, Rag1-/-, Nrf2 flox/flox) and genotyping techniques (DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis)
  • Introduced to mammalian cell culture and molecular workflows in inflammation and tumor immunology research

Data Curator

FAIR Data Informatics Lab at UC San Diego
12.2024 - 06.2025
  • Curated RRID data using Metabase to support reproducible biomedical research.
  • Extracted and annotated resource details from publications using SciBot and Hypothes.is.
  • Identified and resolved missing metadata to maintain research accuracy and integrity.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Biology

University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA
06-2028

High School Diploma -

Walnut High School
Walnut, CA
05-2024

Skills

  • Pipetting and solution preparation (BILD 4, CHEM 7L)
  • Experimental accuracy and quality control
  • Lab safety and PPE protocols (UCSD EH&S certified)
  • Basic mouse handling (ACP protocols)
  • DNA extraction and gel electrophoresis (observed)
  • Scientific writing and literature review
  • R programming (BILD 5 – data analysis and visualization)
  • Microsoft Excel (data processing – BILD 4, CHEM 7L)

Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Timeline

Clinical Research Assistant & Pre-Medical Observer

Scripps Health
07.2025 - Current

Undergraduate Research Intern

UCSD School Of Medicine
07.2025 - Current

Data Curator

FAIR Data Informatics Lab at UC San Diego
12.2024 - 06.2025

Bachelor of Science - Human Biology

University of California, San Diego

High School Diploma -

Walnut High School

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