Kassandra Lopez has an A.S. in Biology and Biotechnology from Citrus Community College and an A.A. in Theatre Arts. She has research experience studying anti-predator behavior in hermit crabs and diabetes research identifying endocrine progenitor cells. Her skills include PCR, gel electrophoresis, pipetting, and data analysis. She currently leads two non-profits advocating for safer communities and organizing community service events.

1. Duarte, CA, 91010
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LOPEZ, KASSANDRA
EDUCATION A.S. in Biology&A.S.in Biotechnology May2018
A.A. in TheatreArts
Citrus Community College, Glendora, CA
SummerUndergraduateResearchFellowshipin June – Aug2016
Earthand Environmental Sciences(SURFEES)
Chapman University,Orange, CA
RESEARCH
EXPERIENCE
SURFEE RESEARCHER June– Aug
2016
Anti-predator behaviorstudy of Hermit Crabs via introduction of predatory water
 Measure response of Hermit Crab’s to the chemical scent of predators in water
assessing their survivalmechanism
 Results indicate that there is no significant data at this point – crabs respond
erratically to the predator scent
STUDENT TRAINEE June 2014 – Aug 2015
City of Hope - Department of Diabetes, Duarte, CA
 Funded through the National Institute of Health toconduct independent
research on diabetes
 Presented 2 posters titled: “Identificationof EndocrineProgenitor cells in a
Knock-in Mouse Model (2014) & “Inhibition of Notchpromotes endocrine
differentiation of pancreatic progenitor cells in vitro(2015)
SKILLS RESEACH: Polymerase Chain Reaction, Gel Electrophoresis, Pipetting, Data Analysis
APPLICATION: Microsoft Office & Mac
LANGUAGES: Spanish (Bilingual speaking, basic reading & writing)
LEADERSHIP
ACTIVITIES&
ASSOCIATIONS
PRESIDENT OFTHE DAYONE YOUTHADVOCATES Aug2014 – Present
 Conduct meetings for members, advocateforsafer/cleaner community
 Spoke at City Council meetings to engage youthin community matters
PRESIDENT OFD.A.R.T (DUARTE AREARESOURCE TEAM) Sept2012-Present
City of Duarte, Duarte, CA
 Plan forcommunity service events including movie nights & senior breakfasts
 Clean-ups at parks for Earth Day & planted drought resistant plants