User:William A. C. Gendron

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William A. C. Gendron (an artistic interpretation)

• William A. C. Gendron
• Loyola Marymount University
• 1 LMU Drive
• 90045
• Los Angeles, CA, US
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I work in Dr. Fujishige's lab at LMU. I learned about OpenWetWare from my class and I've joined because I am taking a biomathematics course. The course is connected with this site and I will need to the tools provide to learn..

Education

Expected Graduation

• 2015, BS in Biology(with an Applied Mathematics minor), Loyola Marymount University

Valuable Coursework in the field of Biomathematics

• Mathematics
  • Calculus 1-3
  • Ordinary Diferential Equations
  • Methods of Applied Mathematics
  • Introduction to Probability/Statistics
  • Linear Algebra

• Biology
  • Plant Physiology and Lab
  • Molecular Biology
  • Animal Behavior
  • Prinicples of Ecology
  • Advanced Topics in Gene Expression(Seminar)
  • Cell Biology
  • Sustainable Practices
  • Immunology
  • Tropical Science and Culture
  • Evolutionary Psychology

• Chemistry
  • Introduction to Modern Microscopy
  • Introduction to Modern Spectroscopy

Career Interests and Goals

• Career Interests

• • I hope to pursue a PhD in Virology and Gene Therapy. I have applied to several programs and am in the process of interviewing. I hope to use this degree to furhter explore viral vectors and develop new biomedical cures and tools.

• Research interests

1. Gene Therapy
2. Virology
3. Neurobiology

• Research Experience

• • Plant Biotechnology Research
    • Department: Biology, LMU
    • Mentor: Dr. Nancy Fujishige
    • Focus: Plant Genetic Modification
    • Time: August 2014-May 2015
    • Resulting Presentations/Papers:
      • In Progress

• • Ecology Research
    • Department: Biology, LMU
    • Mentor: Dr. Victor Carmona
    • Focus: Heavy Metal and Ecological Analysis of Moths in the Ballona Wetlands
    • Time: August-December 2014
    • Resulting Presentations/Papers:
      • Paper submitted to Bios
      • Powerpoint Presentation December 2014

• • Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) at Mayo Clinic
    • Department: Virology and Gene Therapy, Mayo Clinic
    • Mentor: Dr. Michael Barry
    • Focus: AAV Capsid Modification and Tropism Evaluation
    • Time: Summer of 2014(10 weeks)
    • Resulting Presentations/Papers:
      • SURF Poster Presentation July 30th 2014
      • Paper in Progress

• • Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (Organic Chemistry)
    • Department: Chemistry, LMU
    • Mentor: Dr. Jeremy McCallum
    • Focus: Telomere Stabilization
    • Time: August-December 2013
    • No presentations or papers.

• • Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program and Summer Undergraduate Research Program (Spider Lab and Loyola Marymount University)
    • Department: Biology, LMU
    • Mentor: Dr. Martina Ramirez
    • Focus: Spider Population Genomics
    • Time: August 2012-July 2013
    • Resulting Presentations/Papers:
      • SURP Powerpoint Presentation

• • Volunteer Summer Research
    • Department: Biology, LMU
    • Mentor: Dr. Kuleck
    • Focus: Viral Ecology in Ballona Wetlands
    • Time: June 2012-August 2012
    • No Resulting Presentations/Papers

• • SEAPHAGES Class and Research
    • Department: Biology, LMU
    • Mentors: Dr. Yiwen Fang, Dr. Urbinati, Dr. Kuleck
    • Focus: Phage Isolation and Evaluation
    • Time: August 2011-May 2012
    • Resulting Presentations/Papers:
      • Presentation at National SEAPHAGE Conference
      • eLIFE Paper Submitted

Publications

1. Bios Paper Submitted: Focuses on heavy metal concentrations and moth morphospecies.
2. eLife Paper Submitted: SEAPHAGE Project
3. AAV Vector Paper in Progress

Work Experience

Photosynthesis Lab Tech and Teacher Assistant

• Position Held: August 2014-May 2015
• Employer: Dr. Philipa Drennan of LMU
• Responsibility: Assist with assembling the upgraded Infrared Gas Analyzer, prepare outlines for students to use the technology and assist with the class.

Personal Interests

• Martial Arts: Judo, Fencing, Kickboxing and Muay Thai
• Discussing Philosophy
• Chess

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• Introductory tutorial
• OpenWetWare help pages
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