Education
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Biology, Minor in Music
Graduated December 2014


Publications
Marcus, M. Chang, E. Hussein, R. Frazier, K. Shin, J, Sagawa, S. Lim, HN (2014). A novel strategy for regulating gene expression in bacterial populations: modulating the frequency and bias of stochastic switching. Nature Communications, 5(4574).


Awards
Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program Award, UC Berkeley, Summer 2012
Biology Fellows Program Award, UC Berkeley, Summer 2013


Research and Work Experience
Buck Institute for Research on Aging, Benz Lab, Research Associate (May 2014 - present)

• Breast cancer research investigating the effects of pre-clinical drug treatments on HER2 mRNA transcript decay in certain breast cancer cell lines
  
• Participation in a variety of other projects, including glutaminase inhibition and  Seahorse cell metabolism experiments
  
• Completed a 5 year project processing saliva samples for the Marin Women’s Study on the high breast cancer rates in Marin County, CA
  
• Presented project updates and background research at lab meetings
  
• Mentored a high school intern on laboratory techniques and research procedures
  
  

Biology and Geomorphology of Islands, UC Berkeley, Field Research Student (Fall 2014)

• Designed and conducted an original field research project studying the relationship between leaf herbivory, bioactivity, and community phylogenetics on coastal tree species on Moorea, French Polynesia
  
• Utilized statistical techniques to analyze results, with programs R, Statplus, and Excel
  
• Learned a variety of field biology techniques, including habitat assessment, GIS mapping tools, animal handling, field notebook skills, and statistical analysis
  
• Presented project at class symposium and completed a scientific paper outlining results

Lim Lab, Dept of Integrative Biology, UC Berkeley, Research Apprentice (September 2011 – May 2014)

• Researching the regulation of small RNA systems in E. coli, as well as other fundamental aspects of gene expression
  
• Data analysis with MATLAB and Excel
  
• Collaborated with colleagues and principle investigator to develop new projects and experiments
  
• Teaching new apprentices all lab techniques and protocols
  
• Presented at Biology Scholars Program Research Symposium, spoke about small RNA research
  
  

Natural History of Vertebrates, Field Lab Student (Spring 2013)

• Designed and conducted a research project studying the aggressiveness of certain bird species with different seasonal presences in the Bay Area; Collected dawn chorus recordings to compare call frequency between those bird species
  
• Learned a variety of field research techniques, including vertebrate identification of several Bay Area species, bird vocalization identification, field note protocol, and habitat classification
  
  

The Exploratorium, Explainer (Summer 2010)

• Docent for hands-on science museum
  
• Conducted demonstrations for visitors, such as cow eye dissections
  
• Miscellaneous tasks, from setting up new exhibits to helping find lost kids
  

Community Involvement
Oakland Children’s Hospital, Floor Volunteer and School Program Volunteer (Fall 2011 – Spring 2013)

• Volunteered in inpatient hospital doing a variety of tasks in support of hospital staff and patients
  
• Tutored patients in school program in a variety of subjects
  
  

Marine Mammal Center, Crew Volunteer (2008 – 2010)

• Weekly night volunteer caring for sick and injured animals
  
• Fed and administered medications to animals (eg. injections, pills, fluids)

Interests

• I have a passion for music that has led me to join several music groups at UC Berkeley, including University Chorus and University Baroque Ensemble. Much of my free time is spent playing or listening to music.
  
• I enjoy doing activities outdoors, including running, hiking, and rock climbing.
  
• I also love teaching and plan on exploring scientific education, particularly in inspiring children and pre-professionals in various scientific fields; I gained some experience in this field by mentoring new undergraduate members of the Lim lab while at UC Berkeley.