Kathleen Barakat is a student at the University of New York at Albany pursuing a B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology with minors in French and Neuroscience. She has research experience investigating E. coli transcription factors and is currently a volunteer at the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center and office assistant at a medical office. Her interests include both scientific research and healthcare fields.

1. Kathleen Barakat
Home: 12 Weeks Court, Baldwin Place, NY 10505
School: University of New York at Albany 1400 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12222
(914) 261-2741
kbarakat@albany.edu
Personal Profile:
Driven and energetic student who is pursuing a B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and is eager
to learn and gain experience. Experience focused in the area of scientific research, primarily in the
microbiology field, in addition to hospital and medical office setting familiarity. Interests for a future career
include both the scientific research areas as well as the healthcare field.
Education:
Bachelor of Science: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
University of New York at Albany, Albany, NY Anticipated May 2016
Current GPA of 3.62
Minors include French and Neuroscience
Experience:
Volunteer
Albany Stratton VA Medical Center, Albany, NY April 2015 – present
• Attend to patients’ needs, as well as ensure their comfort
• Clerical duties included organization of paperwork
Undergraduate Research
University of New York at Albany, Life Sciences
Research Building, Albany, NY May 2015 – present
• Conduct research alongside Dr. Osuna and his team as they investigate the potential functions of
the E. coli transcription factor dksA. Work specifically focused on an unidentified protein produced
by an open reading frame within the sfsA gene of the E. coli genome.
• Trained in microbiology laboratory techniques such as RT-PCR, PCR, native and denaturing gel
electrophoresis, β-galactosidase assays, plasmid isolation, RNA and DNA purification, and nickel
affinity column chromatography.
Office Assistant
B&K Medical Associates, Bronx, NY May 2013 – present
• Manage patient files, including updating these files in an organized manner on a daily basis
• Complete forms such as patient records in accordance to the physician’s requirements.
• Compose, type, and distribute monthly expenditure reports
Other Skills/Accomplishments:
Member of Pi Delta Phi, French National Honors Society
Zeta Gamma Chapter, University of New York at Albany, Albany, NY March 2015
Co-President of UAlbany Chapter of TriBeta, National Biology Honors Society
University of New York at Albany, Albany, NY December 2015 – present
• In the administrative process of reactivating deactivated chapter within the national organization.
Fluent in French
Completed CITI Program Basic Biosafety Training Curriculum (Expires 09/08/2016)
References available upon request