WILLIAM BROWN
Los Angeles,USA
Summary
Life sciences graduate with experience in therapeutic development for neurodegenerative diseases. Proficient in molecular biology workflows, assay optimization, and data analysis. Adept at explaining complex scientific concepts clearly and collaborating in fast-paced, team-oriented environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Chung Laboratory
Los Angeles, CA
02.2024 - 05.2025
- Collaborated on therapeutic development projects targeting Huntington’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease, applying both laboratory and computational methods to evaluate drug candidates and disease biomarkers.
- Optimized a dual-fluorescence bacterial assay to measure translation of wild-type vs. mutant HTT RNA, enabling direct selectivity assessment of small molecules for Huntington’s disease research.
- Evaluated and compared structure–activity relationships for novel compounds, identifying lead candidates and informing therapeutic screening strategies.
- Investigated tau protein aggregation in Alzheimer’s disease by analyzing paired helical filaments, refining protocols to improve reproducibility and data quality.
- Executed and analyzed laboratory experiments across molecular biology and neurodegeneration research, generating data that advanced understanding of disease mechanisms.
- Operated specialized laboratory equipment, including imaging systems and molecular analysis tools, to collect and interpret experimental data.
- Collaborated with faculty, graduate students, and research peers in weekly meetings to review results, troubleshoot issues, and plan next steps in ongoing experiments.
Intern
ALEXANDRE RASOULI MD INC
Beverly Hills, USA
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Managed patient pre-operations, ensuring medical clearance for surgery and completion of necessary pre-ops such as EKG, bloodwork, physicals, and X-rays.
- Facilitated communication between patients and doctors' offices, efficiently requesting, receiving, and sending necessary medical information.
- Coordinated scheduling, maintained an up-to-date calendar, and arranged follow-up appointments for surgeries.
- Assisted with insurance handling, providing support to ensure coverage and approval for procedures.
- Observed ADR (Artificial Disc Replacement) and Decompression surgeries, gaining valuable insights into surgical procedures.
- Developed strong communication skills through direct interaction with medical professionals, patients, and administrative staff, enhancing ability to work collaboratively in a healthcare setting.
Outside Seasonal Staff
Vail Golf Course
Vail, USA
06.2020 - 10.2022
- Facilitated Shotgun Tournament scores and pacing
- Ensured being the first one contacted when fellow employees needed shifts taken or schedules changed
- Organized athletic and game equipment and facilities
- Trained new staff members on conducting events and following safety procedures
- Worked multiple days of shifts beyond overtime pay (16hrs)
- Assisted in development of new golf cart system to make circuit more efficient (destination of golf carts moved to same as where carts are presented to lessen employee separation and walking on busy days)
- Assisted in improving reward system for employees clean-picking hitting range (lessons with interns)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Quantitative Biology
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05.2025
High School Diploma -
Vail Mountain School
Vail, CO05.2021
Skills
- Product & Market Knowledge: Pharmacology, drug mechanisms, pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics, toxicology, FDA approval process, clinical trial phases, competitive drug market analysis
- Client-Facing Communication: Translating complex scientific data into clear value propositions for healthcare professionals; persuasive presentations; relationship building with cross-functional teams
- Biomedical & Diagnostic Expertise: Neuroimaging (MRI) interpretation, biomarker analysis (p-tau, amyloid-beta), fluorescence-based assays, molecular biology workflows, therapeutic screening design
- Technical & Analytical Proficiency: Data analysis (R, Excel), statistical modeling, predictive analytics, C, Python, TensorFlow, Keras, machine learning (CNNs, U-NET), molecular dynamics simulations
- Research & Problem-Solving: Experimental design, troubleshooting workflows, optimizing protocols, interpreting structure–activity relationships for therapeutic development
Websites
Affiliations
Golf • Fly Fishing • Chess • Film Enthusiast
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Chung Laboratory
02.2024 - 05.2025
Intern
ALEXANDRE RASOULI MD INC
05.2023 - 09.2023
Outside Seasonal Staff
Vail Golf Course
06.2020 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Quantitative Biology
University of Southern California
High School Diploma -
Vail Mountain School
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