1. Dayron Leon
1665 NE 37th Ave Homestead, Florida 33033
305-726-3445 dl698@cornell.edu
Research Experience
Assistant Undergraduate Researcher— The BascomPalmerEye Institute
Research specifically focused on the treatment of retinoblastoma- a
cancer of the retina.
Establishment of a mouse cell line, dissection of tumors, DAPI staining,
Sanger DNA sequencing, western blotting etc.
2010-2012
Education
Interdisciplinary Studies/Pre-Medicine — Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Bachelors of Science- Cumulative GPA:3.895
2012-2015
Biology — Miami Dade College, Miami, Fl 33165
Associate of Science- Commulative GPA:4.0
Relevant Courses
Principles of Biochemistry, Principles of Biochem: Molec Bio, Org
Chem For Life Science, Org Chem For the Life Science, Principles of
Chemical Biology, Hum Anatomy/Phys, General Chemistry I, General
Chemistry II, Calculus I , Calculus II , General Physics I&II,
Comparative Physiology, Cell and Developmental Biology, Intro to
Cognitive Science
2010-2012
Activities
Harvard's Latino Leadership Initiative 2012
Salzburg Global Seminar 2012
Dream Cornell Club, Vice President 2013- 2014 , Phi Theta Kappa
Honors Society , National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Student
Government Association-Vice President 2012-2013, Alpha Mu Gamma-
President 2011-2012, Presidential and Dean List.
Member of ARVO (Association for Research in Vision and
Ophthalmology) since 2011
Related Experiences
Tutored students on biology, math and chemistry to support mastery
of course objectives.
Supported students with homework and development of laboratory
reports.
Mentorship/Tutoring Program
Advance Via Individual Determination, Coral Park High School, Miami, Florida
Volunteered as a mentor to students in the Falls Church community.
Tutored individual students for targeted growth in Mathematics and
Science courses.
Summer 2013
2010-2012
