This document is a resume for Jacob Alder that outlines his education and experiences. He has a strong academic record as a Biology major at Virginia Tech with a 3.82 GPA. His experiences include extensive undergraduate research in molecular biology and mitotic regulation in fission yeast. He has also held leadership roles such as a teaching assistant for Principles of Biology and participation in honors programs and clubs at Virginia Tech. His medical experiences include shadowing several doctors in fields such as pediatrics and orthopedic surgery.

1. Jacob Alder 533 East 5th Street
Apt. 16
New York, NY, 10009
Address Contact jacobalder94@gmail.com
804.986.5424
COMMUNITY SERVICE
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HABITAT FOR
HUMANITY
Volunteer (occasional)
(Feb 2012 – present)
BLACKSBURG
NATURECENTER
Volunteer (2h/wk)
(Feb 2015 – May 2016)
ST. MARY’S
HOSPITAL
Bon Secours Richmond
Volunteer (8h/wk)
(July 2015 – present)
Hauf Lab: 2015 - Present Supervisor: Dr. Silke Hauf
Robert Jones Undergraduate Research Excellence Award: February 2016
Mitotic Regulation, Schizosaccharomyces pombe (Fission Yeast)
Semester 1: Created 2 Fission yeast Mutants using multiple molecular biology techniques including PCR, Primer
Design, Gel Electrophoresis, Sequencing, and transformation. Findings described in a paper.
Semester 2: Given scientific literature pertaining to new findings in mitotic regulation is Fission yeast and asked
how to examine the results. I developed an experiment to test the question, which included creating multiple
Fission yeast Mutants using multiple molecular biology techniques including PCR, Primer Design, Gel
Electrophoresis, Sequencing, and transformation. In continuation of the experiments I used selective screening to
identify and characterize the strains created and analyzed the effects of the mutations using immune blotting and
fluorescence microscopy that I quantified and presented to multiple research labs associated with the Hauf Lab.
Semester 3: Continued with the project from the semester before. In addition I was awarded the Robert Jones
Undergraduate Research Excellence Award, for the project I proposed for this semester. Along with the
Investigation of protein level regulation, using similar techniques as previous semester as well as CRISPR Cas9, a
poster highlighting my past, present and future work at the Hauf lab was created and presented at the
Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship Conference of Virginia Tech.
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH:
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Principles of Biology UTA
Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015
As a UTA for Principles of Biology I oversaw a group of 20 – 30 in an “Active Classroom” environment. This meant
that during class time the students would break up into small groups to complete an in-class assignment and I
assisted them in completing it. I was also responsible for proctoring exams and grading the in-class assignments.
A weekly TA meeting was also associated with the experience during which I lead the discussion about the
upcoming classwork on multiple occasions.
TEACHING ASSISTANT
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AWARDS/DESIGNATIONS
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Robert Jones Undergraduate Research Excellence Award: February 2016
"Towards understanding the mitotic checkpoint
dysfunction in cancer: Regulation of the checkpoint gene mad3
Deans List: Fall 2012 – May 2016
Honors Program: Fall 2014 – May 2016
EDUCATION
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Senior
Fall Semester GPA: 3.94 (Deans List)
Spring Semester GPA: 3.94 (Deans List)
Junior
Fall Semester GPA: 3.85 (Deans List)
Spring Semester GPA: 4.0 (Deans List)
Sophomore
Fall Semester GPA: 3.9 (Deans List)
Spring Semester GPA: 3.9 (Deans List)
Freshman
Fall Semester GPA: 3.5 (Deans List)
Spring Semester GPA: 3.49 (Deans List)
Virginia Tech
Biological Sciences | Overall GPA 3.82 In-Major GPA 3.82 | Summa Cum Laude
August 2012 - May 2016
Shadowed Dr. Robert Noble, M.D.
Pediatrician, Richmond Pediatric Associates
December 2014
Observed 15 hours including yearly checkups and diagnostic appointments
January 2015
Observed 20 hours including yearly checkups and diagnostic appointments
Shadowed Dr. Gordon Rawles, Jr., M.D
Specialist in Hand Surgery and Upper Extremity Reconstruction
January 2013
Observed a week of in-office diagnostic appointments at Ortho Virginia, Richmond.
Observed 10 surgeries including CMC joint replacement, carpel tunnel, trigger finger, St. Mary’s Surgery
Center, Richmond
January 2014
Observed three days of in-office diagnostic appointments at Ortho Virginia
Observed 12 surgeries including CMC joint replacement, carpel tunnel, trigger finger and various other procedures,
at Johnston Willis Surgery Center.
Shadowed Dr. Kenneth Zaslav, M.D.
Specialist in Sports Medicine, Shoulder and Knee Orthopedic Surgery
July 2014
Observed a week of in-office diagnostic appointments at Advanced Orthopedics, Richmond.
Observed 15 surgeries including rotator cuff repair, arthroscopic meniscus repair, arthroscopic arthritis treatment and
other various knee and shoulder surgeries at St. Francis Surgery Center, Richmond
MEDICAL EXPERIENCE:
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CLUBS/ASSOCIATIONS:
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Virginia Tech Honors
As an honors student I have taken advantage of the research and leadership opportunities,
the smaller classes and overall unique learning options offered at Virginia Tech.
August 2014 - May 2016
AED Pre-Health Club
AED is a national health professional honor society dedicated to the encouragement and
recognition of excellence in pre-professional health scholarship with an emphasis on
community service. As a member I attended weekly meeting during which health
professionals, medical school representatives, and many other individuals gave talks.
August 2014 - May 2016
College of Science Deans Leadership Council (COS DLC) Committee
As a member of the COS DLC I served as an ambassador for the College of Science - by
working closely with administrators to improve communication throughout the college
through coordination and increased awareness by working closely with administrators.
August 2014 - May 2016
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
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Travel Soccer Cooking Hiking Biking Drawing