1. Christina Wong
2440 W. 24th Terrace Apt A2 • Lawrence, KS 66047 • (845)-729-4852 • cewong12@yahoo.com
Education
The University of Kansas
Ph. D in Medicinal Chemistry, anticipated graduation May 2019
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Bachelor of Science in Medicinal Chemistry May 2014
Summa cum laude, minor in Pharmacology and Toxicology
Dean’s List: 5 Semesters
Honors and Awards
Outstanding Senior in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University at Buffalo 2014
Chemistry Alumni Scholarship Recipient 2014
WNY ACS Distinguished Student Award 2014
WNY ACS Outstanding Senior in Medicinal Chemistry 2014
Ralph F. Theuer Scholarship Recipient 2013
Grace W. Capen Academic Award Recipient 2012
Laboratory Experience
Graduate Research at The University of Kansas
Medicinal Chemistry Research June 2014 – present
David Lab
 Scaled up a synthesis of Toll-Like Receptor active molecules for animal dosing studies
Peterson Lab
 Employed solid phase peptide synthesis
Undergraduate Research at The University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Organic Chemistry Research January 2013 – December 2013
Chemler Lab
 Synthesized isooxazolidines via diammination reactions
 Isolated compounds using column chromatography and HPLC
 Analyzed compounds using 1HNMR, 13CNMR, IR, and mass spectrometry
 Presented a poster at the 2013 Western New York Undergraduate Research Symposium
Biochemistry Research September 2012 - December 2012
Garrick Lab
 Grew and passaged cells for metal uptake experiments
Tutoring Experience
Upward Bound Tutor Buffalo, New York January 2014 – May 2014
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
 Tutored low-income high school students in math, sciences, and college preparation
Residential Education Tutor Buffalo, New York August 2011 – May 2014
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
 Succeeded in helping other undergraduate students understand concepts in general chemistry, organic
chemistry, analytical chemistry, physics, biology, and calculus