Jude Tunyi is a third-year biochemistry, chemistry, and cellular and molecular biology student at the University of Washington seeking an internship. He has research experience in developing computational models to increase insulin stability using molecular dynamics simulations. He also has experience developing bacterial vaccines and tutoring chemistry. His skills include Linux, coding languages like Python and Matlab, and molecular dynamics software like GROMACS and AMBER. He has presented his research widely at conferences.
Shelia R. Cotten, PhD Director, Sparrow/MSU Center for Innovation and Research Director, Trifecta Professor and Associate Chair for Research, Department of Media & Information Michigan State University cotten@msu.edu
9/17/2015
Issues Related to Gene Therapy Assignment - Virtual High School (VHS) - SBI4UMichael Taylor
After reviewing the issues and opinions posted by your peers and receiving
feedback from your teacher, write an opinion paper that will show you have
thoroughly researched and reflected on this issue. Be sure to choose a particular
disorder/disease to use as an example.
Below are a couple of links to sites that may help you in organizing your opinion
paper. If you have any questions, please contact your teacher.
Resources:
Writing a Science Paper
Writing an Opinion Essay
Note on Writing In Science
All information and relevant data are to be included in a logically sequenced
manner. In your writing, it is important to use appropriate writing style, tone, and
scientific terminology. Conduct your research using reliable, peerreviewed and
industry sources and ensure that sources listed in your reference list are directly related to information presented in your paper. Use the appropriate referencing
style for science to cite your sources. For more information, see the page titled
“References” in the Scientific Skills and Formatting module of the Introduction unit in your course.
Shelia R. Cotten, PhD Director, Sparrow/MSU Center for Innovation and Research Director, Trifecta Professor and Associate Chair for Research, Department of Media & Information Michigan State University cotten@msu.edu
9/17/2015
Issues Related to Gene Therapy Assignment - Virtual High School (VHS) - SBI4UMichael Taylor
After reviewing the issues and opinions posted by your peers and receiving
feedback from your teacher, write an opinion paper that will show you have
thoroughly researched and reflected on this issue. Be sure to choose a particular
disorder/disease to use as an example.
Below are a couple of links to sites that may help you in organizing your opinion
paper. If you have any questions, please contact your teacher.
Resources:
Writing a Science Paper
Writing an Opinion Essay
Note on Writing In Science
All information and relevant data are to be included in a logically sequenced
manner. In your writing, it is important to use appropriate writing style, tone, and
scientific terminology. Conduct your research using reliable, peerreviewed and
industry sources and ensure that sources listed in your reference list are directly related to information presented in your paper. Use the appropriate referencing
style for science to cite your sources. For more information, see the page titled
“References” in the Scientific Skills and Formatting module of the Introduction unit in your course.
One of the biggest hurdles we faced was the initiation of external users in the clinical centres in the use of our platform.
This presentation will present the interaction needed from the clinical preceptors with the ePortfolio. Supervisor sign off, formal assessment, formative and summative feedback.
This presentation will also discuss the training programme as we implemented it, what worked well and will provide some examples of the resources we provided to facilitate the process.
An overview of the National Institutes of Health new rules that aim to improve the rigor and reproducibility of research, especially research involving animals.
Presentation given by Gail Matthews-DeNatale during a pre-conference gathering of Sloan Blended Learning grant recipients prior to the 2009 Sloan-C Conference on online learning.
One of the biggest hurdles we faced was the initiation of external users in the clinical centres in the use of our platform.
This presentation will present the interaction needed from the clinical preceptors with the ePortfolio. Supervisor sign off, formal assessment, formative and summative feedback.
This presentation will also discuss the training programme as we implemented it, what worked well and will provide some examples of the resources we provided to facilitate the process.
An overview of the National Institutes of Health new rules that aim to improve the rigor and reproducibility of research, especially research involving animals.
Presentation given by Gail Matthews-DeNatale during a pre-conference gathering of Sloan Blended Learning grant recipients prior to the 2009 Sloan-C Conference on online learning.
Introduction to ULBERG Curriculum Enhancement theme. Presented by theme leader Dr Sue Whittle (s.r.whittle@leeds.ac.uk). For more information about ULBERG, see: https://elgg.leeds.ac.uk/ulberg/ or follow us on Twitter @ul_berg or Linkedin (University of Leeds Bioscience Education Research Group). Email: ulberg@leeds.ac.uk
Holistic Review in Graduate Admissions: What we need to KnowJulia Michaels
The pathway to becoming a scientist leads through graduate school, and graduate admissions committees are the gatekeepers. This webinar will, co-hosted by the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS), the Coalition of Urban Serving Universities (USU), and the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), will explore existing evidence for holistic review in graduate admissions and critical gaps in evidence that need to be addressed before implementing the practice broadly across programs.
1. Achombom (Jude) Tunyi
judetunyi@yahoo.com
tunyia2@uw.edu
OBJECTIVE
Seeking an internship work experience that will enable me apply knowledge and skills learned
through course work to actual real-world situations. Also learn from experienced professionals
and build a network for mentorship, career advice; and expertise in the field of my study.
QUALITIES: Possess a positive attitude, great passion for the medical field, superb
communication skills, hardworking, creative, well organized, and easilyadaptable.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
University of Washington Seattle
October 2013 – June 2017(Expected Grad. Date) Currently-3rd Year (Junior)
Majors: Biochemistry, Chemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology
Courses:
Completed Introductory Chemistry, Physics and Biology lecture and lab sequence
Completed Organic and Inorganic Chemistry lecture and lab sequence
Completed/completing upper level chemistry and biology courses
Coding Languages & Skills Learnt/Learning:
Linux(Ubuntu)
Gromacs, AMBER
Matlab (learning) & Python (Learning)
Android App Development & Machine Learning (learning)
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
Independent Researcher: UW Chemical Engineering, Seattle, WA June 2015 – Current
Work under Dr. Jim Pfaendtner but focused on independent research on increasing insulin
stability and shelf-life. The research uses molecular dynamics and simulations to build
computational models which can lead to longer-lasting insulin. Currently working on drug
delivery in neurons.
Used GROMACS simulation software and Linux operating system,
Created ionic liquid solutions with: Gaussview, Tleap, Packmol, AMBER etc,
Learning how to use Metadynamics to calculate free energies of simulation
Wrote an abstract, a poster and prepared an oral presentation.
Presented at NIH NIDDK STEP-UP poster session and oral presentation session at NIH,
Bethesda, Maryland and at UW summer Undergraduate Research Symposium.
Worked independently and responsible for own schedule
Research under both NIH NIDDK STEP-UP grant and NSF UW grant
Research Assistant: UW Bioengineering, Seattle, WA June - August 2014
Worked under Dr. Richard To on developing a vaccine to bacterial biofilms by mutating the
2. Accumulation Associated Protein (Aap) to increase antibody response.
Learned techniques including: PCR, plasmid DNA extraction, ligation, bacterial
transformation, gel electrophoresis and plasmid DNA mutagenesis.
Developed and implemented experiments and participated in weekly lab meetings
Wrote an abstract and Research paper and presented at UW Undergraduate
Research Symposium and the Health Sciences Research Symposium.
Conferences Presented/Presenting at-
University of Washington Undergraduate Research Conference, Seattle, WA 09/14
University of Washington Health Sciences Research Conference, Seattle, WA 09/14
NIH NIDDK STEP-UP Research conference, Bethesda, MD 09/15
Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students, Seattle WA 11/15
Louis Stokes Midwest Center of Excellence conference, Indianapolis, IN 10/15
Emerging Researchers Conference, Washington, DC 02/16
PNW LSAMP Research Conference, Portland, OR 04/16
Attended a UW Career Trek where visited companies such as Google, Bloom Energy etc.
Relevant Experiences- UW Chemistry Scholars Tutor September 2014 - Current
Assisted my peers-college students in understanding concepts and preparing for exams in
Chemistry courses.
Generated discussion questions and examined several problems to stimulate
understanding of concepts and theories with my peers.
UW DubsTech/DubsTeach Start-up Admin January 2016 - Current
Admin for an organization which aims to teach students with no coding
experience how to code
Help connect students at UW with companies looking for college students
with coding experience
Expanding the organization to UW students teaching others about more than
just coding
UW Mentor Power of Success September 2015 – December 2015
Help first year students transition successfully to the University of Washington by providing
knowledge of UW resources and services
Volunteer at Swedish Hospital Issaquah: (Over 150 hours) August 2011 – December 2013
Labeled files for patients getting X-rays and bottles of solution for those going to surgery.
Organized donation drives for toys for hospitalized children.
Answered patient calls and transferred them to their nurses quicklyand efficiently.
HOHORS AND AWARDS
4x Dean’s List
University of Washington Mary Gates Research Scholarship
University of Washington Department of Chemistry Earl W. Davie Award
University of Washington Department of Biology Casey Award
Swedish Hospital Educational Grant
AP Scholar & American Defamation League Scholarship