1. Ruiz Videla, Camille Lauren
Calle Nene Cole #117
Urb. Guanajibo Gardens
Mayaguez, PR 00682
787-307-1735
camille.ruiz2@upr.edu
OBJECTIVES
Passionate student seeking to cultivate new knowledge and experiences in natural science. Interested in scientific research in the area of Endocrinology. Desires to belong in an environment with peers who have similar interests and mentors can help her grow as an individual, and help her achieve goals.
EDUCATION
Residential Center of Educational Opportunities Mayagüez
Graduated May 30th, 2014
Magna Cum Laude (3.79 GPA)
University of Puerto Rico, Cayey Campus
Student as of June 4th, 2014
Department of Biology
Member of the RISE Program Summer Bridge Component for talented Science majors interested in scientific research.
PRESENTATIONS
RISE Summer Bridge Proposals Presentations
Camille L. Ruiz
Artificial Beta Cells and Betatrophin for Diabetics, Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement, University of Puerto Rico, Cayey Campus, July 9th, 2014.
PROFESSIONAL ABILITIES
Experienced performing techniques in molecular biological which include: bacterial transformation, bacterial culture, gel electrophoresis, and DNA extraction isolation.
Knowledge of spreadsheet applications. Ex. Microsoft Excel
Ability with presentation programs. Ex. Microsoft PowerPoint.
Bilingual (Spanish and English).
Able of summarizing and interpreting scientific literature.
MEMBERSHIPS
Puerto Rican Diabetes Association (2005-2010)
Attended to the yearly:
Diabetes Expo in Mayaguez
Diabetes Expo in San Juan
Enciende la luz por diabetes (5k Diabetes’s Marathon)
Pediatric Center of Diabetes in Puerto Rico (Since 2004)
Attended to their summer camps, symposiums and trainings. All of which helped me understand a bit more of diabetes type I and how to manage living with it.
VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCES
Juvenile Library of Mayaguez
Librarian Assistant
Worked with cataloging new books, selling books and reading to kids.
