SEAN P. MARTIN
Email: seanmart@buffalo.edu
EDUCATION
2016 – Present State University of New York at Buffalo
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Doctor of Medicine expected May 2020
2012 – 2016 State University of New York at Buffalo
School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering, Summa Cum
Laude, May 2016; GPA: 3.90/4.0
AWARDS AND HONORS
Tau Beta Pi Scholarship, 2015-2016
UB Honors College Research and Creativity Fund, 2015
Willie R. Evans Legacy Scholarship, 2015
Dean’s List, Fall 2012-2016
UB Honors College Member, 2012-2016
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
2013 – 2015 Biochemistry Research
 Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences,
Cardiology Research Laboratory
 Mentor: Dr. Te-Chung Lee
Associate Professor, Biochemistry
 Projects:
o Tissue non-specific alkaline phosphatase
(TNAP) role in heart failure
o Cloning of matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2)
adenovirus for evaluation in cardiac fibrosis
PUBLICATIONS
Martin S., Lin H., Ejimadu C., & Lee T. Tissue-Nonspecific alkaline phosphatase
(TNAP) as a target of sFRP2 in cardiac fibroblasts. American Journal of
Physiology - Cell Physiology. 309(3):C139-147, August 2015.
doi:10.1152/ajpcell.00009.2015
Mastri M., Shah Z., Hsieh K., Wang X., Wooldridge B., Martin S., Suzuki G. &
Lee T. Secreted Frizzled-related protein 2 as a target in antifibrotic therapeutic
intervention. American Journal of Physiology - Cell Physiology. 306(6):C531-539,
March 2014. doi:10.1152/ajpcell.00238.2013
MEMBERSHIPS
AAMC Organization of Student Representatives (OSR)
American Medical Association – Medical Student Section
Medical Society of the State of New York – Medical Student Section
Orthopedic Interest Group
Neurosurgery Interest Group
Frank Hastings Hamilton Surgical Society
Biomedical Engineering Society
Tau Beta Pi
Alpha Epsilon Delta
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Summer 2015 Praxis Medical Mission Trip, Nicaragua and Costa Rica
Summer 2016 Student Volunteer
 Interviewed patients in underserved areas using a
translator for patient history information to present to
local physicians
 Attended seminars on public health concerns of La
Carpio, Dulce Nombre, and other impoverished
communities
 Obtained a Cultural Competency Certificate after
completing an online course through Unite for Sight
2010 – 2016 Skating Athletes Bold at Heart (SABAH) Organization
 Taught handicapped children how to skate on Sunday
afternoons for approximately two hours per week
2013 – 2014 Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, Student Ambassador
Student Ambassador Program
 Ensured that patients in the orthopedic and oncology
department were comfortable through taking care of
any basic needs such as water or blankets and
comforting them through friendly conversations
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
UB Engineering Department
2013-2015 Student Leader, Grader and Small Groups Tutor
 Led groups of freshman students solving
engineering problems
in principles of engineering
 Assisted in teaching freshman Calculus (I and
II), Chemistry I and Physics I
2015 Chemistry Small Groups Instructor
 Reviewed essential weekly Chemistry I
material through lecture and problem-based
sessions in small group settings
2015 Teaching Assistant
 Taught “Engineering Principles” labs of thirty
students through lectures and projects
 Managed course issues and ensured that the
course was being taught effectively
INTERESTS
Ice hockey, table tennis, muay thai, jiu jitsu, road biking, running, yoga

SeanMartin_CV_2016

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    SEAN P. MARTIN Email:seanmart@buffalo.edu EDUCATION 2016 – Present State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Doctor of Medicine expected May 2020 2012 – 2016 State University of New York at Buffalo School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering, Summa Cum Laude, May 2016; GPA: 3.90/4.0 AWARDS AND HONORS Tau Beta Pi Scholarship, 2015-2016 UB Honors College Research and Creativity Fund, 2015 Willie R. Evans Legacy Scholarship, 2015 Dean’s List, Fall 2012-2016 UB Honors College Member, 2012-2016 RESEARCH EXPERIENCE 2013 – 2015 Biochemistry Research  Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Cardiology Research Laboratory  Mentor: Dr. Te-Chung Lee Associate Professor, Biochemistry  Projects: o Tissue non-specific alkaline phosphatase (TNAP) role in heart failure o Cloning of matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) adenovirus for evaluation in cardiac fibrosis PUBLICATIONS Martin S., Lin H., Ejimadu C., & Lee T. Tissue-Nonspecific alkaline phosphatase (TNAP) as a target of sFRP2 in cardiac fibroblasts. American Journal of Physiology - Cell Physiology. 309(3):C139-147, August 2015. doi:10.1152/ajpcell.00009.2015
  • 2.
    Mastri M., ShahZ., Hsieh K., Wang X., Wooldridge B., Martin S., Suzuki G. & Lee T. Secreted Frizzled-related protein 2 as a target in antifibrotic therapeutic intervention. American Journal of Physiology - Cell Physiology. 306(6):C531-539, March 2014. doi:10.1152/ajpcell.00238.2013 MEMBERSHIPS AAMC Organization of Student Representatives (OSR) American Medical Association – Medical Student Section Medical Society of the State of New York – Medical Student Section Orthopedic Interest Group Neurosurgery Interest Group Frank Hastings Hamilton Surgical Society Biomedical Engineering Society Tau Beta Pi Alpha Epsilon Delta VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Summer 2015 Praxis Medical Mission Trip, Nicaragua and Costa Rica Summer 2016 Student Volunteer  Interviewed patients in underserved areas using a translator for patient history information to present to local physicians  Attended seminars on public health concerns of La Carpio, Dulce Nombre, and other impoverished communities  Obtained a Cultural Competency Certificate after completing an online course through Unite for Sight 2010 – 2016 Skating Athletes Bold at Heart (SABAH) Organization  Taught handicapped children how to skate on Sunday afternoons for approximately two hours per week 2013 – 2014 Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, Student Ambassador Student Ambassador Program  Ensured that patients in the orthopedic and oncology department were comfortable through taking care of any basic needs such as water or blankets and comforting them through friendly conversations
  • 3.
    RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE UBEngineering Department 2013-2015 Student Leader, Grader and Small Groups Tutor  Led groups of freshman students solving engineering problems in principles of engineering  Assisted in teaching freshman Calculus (I and II), Chemistry I and Physics I 2015 Chemistry Small Groups Instructor  Reviewed essential weekly Chemistry I material through lecture and problem-based sessions in small group settings 2015 Teaching Assistant  Taught “Engineering Principles” labs of thirty students through lectures and projects  Managed course issues and ensured that the course was being taught effectively INTERESTS Ice hockey, table tennis, muay thai, jiu jitsu, road biking, running, yoga