1. Andre Dewanto
3361 Bagley Ave. * Los Angeles, CA 90034 * andredewanto@yahoo.com * (310) 384-1835
Objective
To obtain a full-time position where I can apply my knowledge, skills and laboratory
experience in academic research.
Education
University of California San Diego June 2014
Bachelor of Science: Environmental Systems (Ecology, Behavior, & Evolution)
Minor: General Biology
Cumulative GPA: 3.52 Major GPA: 3.72
Honors/Awards: Provost Honors
Experience
Staff Research Associate, David Chia Lab, UCLA Pathology, LA (August 2014-current)
• Detection of Galectin-3 on haptoglobin in human blood serum samples for early detection of
colorectal cancer in a non-invasive procedure.
o Detected Gal-3 using a multiplex bead array assay
 Beads coupled to anti haptoglobin antibody.
o Acid treatment of serum samples for better availability of galectin-3 binding sites.
• Assay development and optimization for detecting microRNA in saliva for early detection of
cancer in a non-invasive procedure.
o Detected microRNA using electric field-induced release and measurement which then
relies on an electrochemical sensor for detection.
• Management and supervision over personnel in the lab.
• Management of supplies and reagents, waste disposal, and updating Lab records in accordance
with EH&S.
• Ability to use Microsoft excel spreadsheets and word for data analysis.
Research Intern, Paul Jensen Lab, SIO UCSD, La Jolla (August 2013- June 2014)
● Plated bacteria from various marine environments (seawater, sediment, seaweed)
● Independent research: isolation of colonies producing brominated compounds off
La Jolla Coast
o Used overlay assays to determine if a strain of bacteria was active
o Used DNA extraction and PCR for identification of bacterial strains
o Culturing bacteria and use of sterile technique
● Authored research paper and presented in the 2014 ESYS Symposium
Outreach Coordinator, Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-health Honor Society (Sept. 2011-June 2014)
• Organized Health Professionals Meet and Greet, an event that paired health professionals

2. with students for networking and answering questions
• Organized social events to foster bonding among members
• Managed the mentorship program
• Oversaw fulfillment of membership requirements
References
Available upon request.