Abigail Barry has extensive experience in public health policy research, advocacy, and communications. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences and studied abroad in Denmark. Her professional experience includes internships at Burroughs Wellcome Fund, a Congressional office, and Research!America. She has strong skills in molecular biology, Drosophila genetics, graphic design, programming, and policy analysis from her education and research work.

1. A b i g a i l F r a n c e s B a r r y
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EDUCATION
Self-Directed Studies || Washington, DC 11/2015 – present
● Independently learning a variety of technical skills using Lynda, Codecademy, Coursera, and edX education
software platforms to gain skills necessary for work in data science and public health
University of California, Santa Barbara || Santa Barbara, CA 9/2010 – 6/2014
● Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences
● Activities:
▪ Society of Undergraduate Biologists, Women in Science and Engineering, Campus Democrats, Wind
Ensemble
● Relevant Coursework (public health science and policy):
Cell Biology
Natural Variation and Evolution
Politics of the Environment | Term Paper: The
Politicization of EPA Mercury Regulations
Developmental Plasticity and Evolution
The Social and Cultural Environment
Writing for Science and Technology | Project: Proposal for
Responsible Conduct of Undergraduate Research Training
Biological Models and Experiments
General Animal Virology
Sociology of Human Sexuality
Biology of Reproduction
University of Copenhagen || Copenhagen, Denmark 8/2012 – 12/2012
● Full immersion study abroad semester at LIFE Science Faculty
● Relevant Coursework (with both international and Danish students):
▪ Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Life Sciences | Project: Improving Livelihood of Chili Farmers in Uganda
PROFESSIONAL AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Burroughs Wellcome Science Policy Intern 1/2015 – 10/2015
Research!America – Alexandria, VA
● Tracked relevant biomedical research policy issues, including budget and appropriations legislation
● Performed background research and wrote newsletter articles and posts for R!A’s website and social media
● Designed fact sheets for R!A’s website and for distribution at meetings with Congress, non-profits, etc.
● Attended events on behalf of R!A and provided support for R!A sponsored events (ie. forums, workshops)
on and off Capitol Hill
● Led student group outreach for 2016 election voter education campaign “Campaign for Cures”
● Capstone Project: Vision 2020 report on the future of medical technology, big data, and biomedical
research advocacy
Congressional Intern – Representative Sam Farr, CA 20th
10/2014 – 1/2015
United States House of Representatives – Washington, DC
● Assisted in the day-to-day running of a fast paced congressional office
● Recorded constituent concerns and drafted correspondence letters on a variety of policy issues
● Attended briefings and drafted detailed memos for members of the legislative team as only scientifically
trained member of front office staff
Global Intern 1/2014 – 6/2014
University of California Education Abroad Program – UCSB, Santa Barbara, CA
● Promoted study abroad programs and importance of international education through UCSB office of the UC
Education Abroad Program
● Planned and organized events for students preparing to leaving for study abroad term in Copenhagen

2. ● Assisted EAP advisors in advising students on program options, focusing on increasing number of STEM
students going abroad
Secretary and Founding Member 5/2013 – 6/2014
Society of Undergraduate Biologists – UCSB, Santa Barbara, CA
● Co-founded UCSB’s only general biology academic society for undergraduates
● Organized STEM education outreach events at local schools and guest judged MESA Day Science Fairs
● Planned on-campus events including professor-student luncheons and career workshops
● Collaborated with UCSB Women’s Center to organize events aimed at increasing women in STEM fields
Undergraduate Researcher 5/2013 – 6/2014
Turner Lab – UCSB, Santa Barbara, CA
● Project: Variation and Divergence in the Courtship Song of Drosophila melanogaster
● Assisted with general Drosophila rearing and specimen collection for mating behavior analysis
● Provided molecular biology lab assistance for CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing project
Molecular Biology Intern 6/2011 – 8/2012 (2 summers)
Human Genome Sciences, Inc. – Rockville, MD
● Completed full DNA cloning projects independently in Molecular Biology lab to send to other Lead
Development departments for further research
● Performed detailed RNA isolation and purification on cell lines and animal tissues from early clinical studies
● Updated and modernized company’s extensive protein and sample inventory system
VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE
Education Outreach Volunteer – “It’s a Small World” 1/2014 – 6/2014
Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (MCDB) – UCSB, Santa Barbara, CA
● Presented model organisms and other samples using microscopes to children ages 5-10 to generate
interest in biology fields as part of MCDB department education outreach program at local elementary
schools
● Provided information to families, parents, and teachers about other hands-on science activities available to
students
Intern and Office Assistant 1/2012 – 6/2012
Local political campaigns – Santa Barbara, CA
● Presented to university classes and organizations such as Campus Democrats, College Republicans, the
Community Affairs Board, and the Environmental Affairs board about the importance of voting, ballot
initiatives, and local primary candidates for 2012 California Primary
● Organized a team of 75+ volunteers for community canvassing and campus voter registration drives
● Voter registration drives led to UCSB winning nation-wide Rock the Vote voter registration competition
SKILLS
Laboratory
Molecular Biology:
PCR, bacterial transformation, mini and giga
prep DNA plasmid purification, gel
electrophoresis, RNA isolation (cells and
animal tissues), nucleic acid
spectrophotometry, BSL-2 and blood-borne
pathogen lab safety
Drosophila:
Basic fly mating, rearing, and collection
protocols, Drosophila genetics
Graphic Design
Microsoft Publisher, Inkscape, Adobe Photoshop
Programming
Basic proficiency: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Python
Policy Analysis
Grassroots Campaigning
Microsoft Office Suite
Languages
Intermediate, conversational French; Elementary
Danish