Paola G. Caballero León is a student at the University of Puerto Rico at Cayey studying for a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry. Her main career goal is to study Medicine and specialize in Endocrinology, and she is also interested in conducting research in this field. She has experience using various laboratory techniques and equipment during her degree coursework. She has participated in research programs, including a summer bridge program where she wrote a research proposal on pesticide resistance in bees. She is a member of the American Chemical Society and has worked as a documentation administrator and math tutor.

1. PAOLA G. CABALLERO LEÓN
URB. CAMINO DEL SOL 207 VEGA BAJA, PR 00693
(787) 340-0914 ▪ paola.caballero@upr.edu ▪ http://paolacaballeroblog.wordpress.com/
Career Goals
My main career goal is to study Medicine and specialize in the field of Endocrinology. I am also
interested in conducting research in this area because it would be a way to expand my
knowledge in and achieve a wider understanding of the molecular processes that control and
determine vital functions of our bodies. Conducting research would be an amazing opportunity
that will enrich my professional life and will be a way to contribute to the scientific community
and to the world.
Education
University of Puerto Rico at Cayey
Expected date: 2017 Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry
ColegioMarista “El Salvador”
May 2013 High School
Graduating Class Salutatorian Award
Academic Excellence Recognition Award by the Senate of Puerto Rico
Course Work by Year
Bridge toCollege
Summer 2013
1st Year
FallSemester 2013
Biology I
Biology Laboratory I
Chemistry I
Chemistry I Laboratory
Literature of the Caribbean Experience
Calculus I
Scientific Literature
Practical skills learned during degree
Use of the electrophoresis technique for the analysis of proteins and of nucleic bases in DNA,
by means of the polyacrylamide gel and the agarose gel respectively.
Use of quantitative analysis techniques such as Acid–base titration to determine the
unknown concentrations of solution.
Performed detection tests for starch, simple sugars, amino acids and lipids in a solution with
the use of Iodine solution, Benedict’s reagent, Biuret reagent and Sudan III dye respectively.
Experience with genetic transformation of bacteria such as Escherichia coli by incorporating
various types of plasmids
Use of spectroscopy techniques for the identification of elements and their associated
energy according to their emission spectra.
Internet databases usage for scientific literature research purposes
Proper use of laboratory equipment such as microscopes, micropipettes, burette, Bunsen
burner, among others.

2. Research experience
RISE Program
This program offers students the opportunity to submerge themselves in the world of research. As
anincoming graduated high school student, I participated in the Summer Bridge Experience.
During the summer of 2013, I worked with a research proposal, which is the final project to
conclude the Summer Bridge Experience.
Summer 2013
Research Proposal “Pesticide Resistance in Bees”
Electronic Portfolio
I also participated in the next component of the RISE Program which is the Scientific Literature
Course. During this course, I learned to work with scientific articles and to use them for the
creation of a Review Article. Both the Summer Research Proposal and the Review Article are
available in my electronic portfolio. The address for the portfolio is above in my contact
information.
1st Semester 2013-2014
Review Article “Settling the Debate: Hypothalamic SIRT1 as the Key to Longevity”
WorkExperience
JanssenOrthoPharmaceuticalManatí, Puero Rico
Documentation AdministratorJuly 2012 – August 2012
Maintained electronic records of the documentation of lots in the area of Quality Assurance
and translated batch records so that they were available both in Spanish and English.
TeachingExperience
Colegio Marista “El Salvador”Manatí, Puero Rico
Tutor2012–2013
Created, organized and led the Math Club student organization while also providing math
tutoring to middle and high school students.
Student Associations
Chemistry Circle ACS Chapter University of Puerto Rico at Cayey
2013-2014
Professional Memberships
American Chemical Society (ACS)
2013-2014
Scholarships
Janssen Supply Chain Scholarship- National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Languages
Spanish- native language
English- speak fluently and read/write with high proficiency
French- speak, read and write with basic competence
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