Tianyu Sun: Eberley College of Science
Tianyu Sun: Eberley College of Science
Tianyu Sun: Eberley College of Science
The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA Eberley College of Science B.S. in Science; Biological Sciences and Pre-health Professions Minor in Health Policy Administration SKILLS Assay of Antibodies Cell Fractionation Differential Centrifugation Gel Electrophoresis Medium Preparation Thin-Layer Chromatography
EMPLOYMENT
Atomic Spectroscopy Chromatography Distillation Good Lab Practices Multi-step Synthesis Protein Purification
Western Blotting Bacterial Culture Identification Analyze 1H and 13C NMR Gas Chromatography Isolation and analysis of DNA UV/VIS Spectrophotometry
Hershey Medical Center Research Intern Hershey, PA June 2011-September 2012 Four Diamonds Research Laboratory in Department of Pediatrics Worked with animal models in Neuroblastoma research Studied the role of TRPM2 channel in cell proliferation and susceptibility to oxidative stress Gained understanding of cell signaling pathways Hershey Medical Center Research Intern Hershey, PA June 2009-August 2009 Department of Surgery Gained first-hand experience in the scientific method Examined the effect of glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity on obese rats after Ileal Interposition surgery Monitored ethanol and water consumption in diet-induced rats after Gastric Bypass surgery
LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES
September 2012-Present
Prepared and maintained a safe environment for THON families and volunteers at all THON events September 2010-Present
Organized and participated in various fundraising events to raise money for the Four Diamonds Fund September 2010-Present
Played as a forward in a competitive environment, attend practices, and develop team chemistry August 2010- May 2012
Alpha Epsilon Delta Honors Member Participated in community service activities to promote health awareness
Organized various activities and programs to enhance the recreational experience for the student body