Annie Advising


School:

99 Sunset Blvd.
Houston, TX 77005

(713) 348-4060,

Home:

155 Thompson St.

New York, NY 10027


Education

Rice University- Houston, TX

Bachelor of Arts Candidate, May 2014 GPA: 3.98

Major: Psychology Science GPA: 3.62

Minor: Biochemistry & Cell Biology MCAT Score: 33Q

Research Experience

Columbia University Medical Center New York, NY

Hospital Lab Technician August 2012

• Performed chemical, bacteriological, serological and microscopic procedures on human specimens.

• Interpreted laboratory results and shared findings with physicians and other clinical staff.

• Worked with lab team to identify areas for process improvement such as identification of patients. Helped implement new priority identification system to reduce time specimens sit in queue.

Rice University Houston, TX

Research Assistant, Beason Lab May 2011 - August 2011

• Collected, pooled and analyzed data for study of the septin family of proteins in Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

• Performed Genomic DNA Preps, PCR, DNA transformations, Western blotting, gel electrophoresis, spectrometry,

fluorescence microscopy, and other experimental procedures.

• Co-authored journal article for national publication.

• Maintained detailed lab notes and assisted with lab upkeep.

Publications

Marchal, Jennie, Chris Kandy, and Annie Advising. “Biochemical and Crystallographic Analyses of a Portal Mutant.” Journal of Biological Chemistry 12.8 (2009):12-18.

Clinical Experience

Ben Taub Hospital Houston, TX

Medical Translator June 2011-May 2012

· Communicated Spanish-speaking patients’ symptoms, thoughts, and questions in English to medical staff

· Translated medical results and plans of action from English to Spanish

· Volunteered over 100 hours over two years

New York Medical Center New York, NY

Volunteer May 2010-August 2010

· Shadowed doctors in various departments including: Obstetrics& Gynecology, Surgery, Pediatrics, and Dermatology

· Learned intricacies of different specialties and spoke with medical staff about my path towards medicine

· Observed for 100 hours over 3 months


Community Involvement

Alternative Spring Break 2012 Boulder Creek, CA

Site Leader/Volunteer April 2011-March 2012

· Volunteered for one week during spring break in Boulder Creek, CA,

acting as a cabin leader for YMCA Camp Campbell outdoor science education camp for 5th and 6th graders.

· Worked as a site leader for the trip coordinating the trip logistics, communication, fundraising, group selection, and group training while working with third-party providers and sponsors.

Alternative Spring Break 2011 Thibodaux, LA

Volunteer November 2010-March 2011

· Volunteered for one week with Habitat for Humanity in Thibodaux, LA

· Installed insulation for a home, learned about the mission of Habitat for Humanity, and created educational games for children in local neighborhoods

· Educated the Rice community about the cause, fundraised over $1,000 dollars in support for our trip, and worked with various constituents from the university, Habitat for Humanity & the community

Extracurricular Activities

Rice Pre-Medical Society Houston, TX

Events Chair March 2012 - Present

Member September 2010 - Present

· Served as general member and Events Chair for student-led group that provides advice and educational support to

more than 200 pre-med students at Rice University.

• Planned and executed variety of special events including medical admissions panels and group socials.

• Led committee that organized fall visits to five medical schools across the country. Delegated tasks to committee

members, ran meetings, and ensured planning committee met deadlines.

Peer Academic Advising (PAA) Program Houston, TX

Head PAA April 2012 - Present

Member January 2011 - Present

• Help plan events to encourage students to explore courses, investigate academic goals and implement plans to reach those goals

• Met one on one with first-year students who wanted extra help making academic decisions throughout the semester

• Led an Academic Planning Session each semester, presenting material on graduation requirements, study abroad deadlines and more

Awards

Rice President’s Honor Roll 2010-Present

· Recognized for outstanding academic achievement in every semester beginning with Fall 2010

Loewenstern Fellowship – Teaching in Guatemala June 2012-July 2012

· Selected as a Rice University Loewenstern Fellow and will be volunteering for 6 weeks in the summer in Guatemala, teaching English to children, working in the community, coordinating extracurricular activities, and immersing in the culture.