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AriAkerstein@gmail.com
3860 26th st, #4, SF CA 94131 415.902.6171
SUMMARY: Molecular Genetics focused research with experience in cell culture. Bring a
wide breadth of knowledge with eagerness to expand current skills, learn new
experimental methods and contribute to a team environment.
SUMMARY OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Recognized as the first SFSU graduate student to conduct thesis research in
both the Molecular Biology and Mathematics departments
• Master’s thesis validated a novel algorithm characterizing protein kinetics
involved in radiation treatment in cancer cells
• Awarded patent, successfully negotiated $600,000 licensing agreement for
Akrowheels fitness product
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
9/07-8/08 Molecular / Computational Biology Researcher
San Francisco State University
Department of Cell & Molecular Biology, Mathematics
• Customized a Master’s program with research in both the Cell / Molecular
Biology, Mathematics departments
• Implemented Monte-Carlo simulations to analyze and image protein kinetics,
outperforming standard methods
• Validated algorithm performance by comparison to previously published data
sets using advanced Excel analytics, Matlab
• Prepared and presented talks, posters at professional scientific conferences, lab
meetings and journal clubs
• Thesis title: Simulating DNA repair mechanisms using stochastic, reaction-
diffusion methods
SKILLS:
LABORATORY
Patch Clamp Electrophysiology, Cell Culture (stem cells: Human, Murine), Gel
Electrophoresis, RNA extraction & isolation, Immunoc staining, small animal
dissection, sterile technique, media preparation, cell viability assay, RT-PCR
analysis, Analysis of Fluorescence Recovery after Photobleach (FRAP),
Extremely organized documentation & lab notebook
COMPUTATION / ANALYSIS
MS Office, Excel, SAS (modeling, data analysis), Word, PowerPoint, Matlab,
gene annotation (using Apollo), Expert analyzing data using Excel, NCBI
BLAST, WU BLAST, Database queries for bioinformatics (e.g. GenBank,
Flybase), Phylogenetic modeling, Unix, Matlab, Strong problem solving ability,
Strong writing and interpersonal skill
EDUCATION:
San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA
MS, Molecular Biology, Aug 2008
Tested and validated a novel algorithm characterizing protein kinetics
fundamental to DNA repair in irradiated cells for Master’s Thesis.
Customized a Master’s program with research in both the Cell / Molecular
Biology and Mathematics departments
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
AAAS, K-stars marathon club, SF Debate, Long Now Foundation
REFERENCES:
Available upon request