Vijay Jani is a 2016 graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a B.S. in Biology and a 3.73 GPA. He has extensive lab experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, and electrochemistry. His research includes mapping protein interactions and investigating substituent effects on quinone redox potentials. Jani received multiple awards for his research posters and leadership roles. He has shadowed physicians and veterinarians and tutored various science courses.

1. Vijay Jani
janiv2@rpi.edu, (978)-855-6177
529 Acorn Park Drive, Acton, MA 01720
Education
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York
B.S. in Biology May 2016
GPA: 3.73/4.0
Related Coursework
Molecular Biology Advanced Lab
Microbiology
Human Population
Developmental Biology
Aspects of Chemical Biology
Biostatistics
Molecular Biochemistry I and II From Neuron to Behavior Genetics and Evolution
Related Skills
 Extensive experience with SDS-PAGE, western blotting, silver staining, PCR,bacterial inoculation,
bacterial staining, microscopy and spectroscopy in a biology lab setting
 Extensive experience with electrochemistry, Thin Layer Chromatography, IR spectroscopy, HNMR and
other basic laboratory techniques in a chemistry lab setting
 Familiar with mass spectrometry and ELISA immunoassays
 Extensive experience with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office and Microsoft PowerPoint
 Comfortable working with animals
 Strong analytical and communication skills; self-motivated with a positive attitude
Scholarships and Awards
 First Prize for Best Poster at the 2015 RPI Undergraduate Research Symposium
 Rensselaer Leadership Award: 2012-2016
 Dean’s List: Fall 2012-Present
 President’s Award for Volunteering: 2011, 2012
Experience
Research in Structural Biology under Dr. Wei-Li Liu - Albert Einstein College of Medicine SURP Summer 2015
 Performed the photo-crosslinking label transfer assay to map the binding interactions between p53 and
RNA polymerase II
 Found strong evidence supporting the conclusion that p53 binds RNA polymerase II on the RPB1 and
RPB2 subunits in vitro
 Presented my research to the Albert Einstein community at the SURP Undergraduate Research Symposium
Research in Electrochemistry underDr. K.V. Lakshmi - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Fall 2014–Spring 2015
 Investigated the effects of varying substituent groups on the redox potentials of quionones, which act as
electron transport cofactors in photosynthetic protein complexes
 Performed cyclic voltammetry and differential pulse voltammetry studies on a selection of substituted
benzoquinone models via a three-electrode system and a potentiostat
 First Prize for Best Poster in the Theoretical Category at the 2015 RPI Undergraduate Research Symposium
Research in Epidemiology under Dr.Priya Duggal - Johns HopkinsUniversity Summer 2013
 Completed the “Genetic Epidemiology in Populations” course offered by the JHU Summer Institution
 Used Excel to organize data from studies posted on online databases including dbGaP, dbSNP and NHGRI
based on disease type, the level of significance of the study, the effect size and to find genetic associations
between two or more diseases and/or human traits
 Compared the findings of researchers from NHGRI and professors at Johns Hopkins on the disease-causing
potential of 43 sequence alterations with the findings of the online program MutationTaster
Molecular Biology Advanced Lab Fall 2014
 Projects in recombinant DNA technology, cell lysis and purification, as well as the use of PCR and reporter
genes to visualize gene expression

2. Vijay Jani
janiv2@rpi.edu, (978)-855-6177
529 Acorn Park Drive, Acton, MA 01720
Leadership - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Professional Leadership Program Fall 2014-Spring 2015
 Weekly seminars in which students work with corporate executives to develop self-analysis, team building,
conflict resolution, time management, communication, and other leadership skills for the professional world
Leadership - Member of Global Medical Brigades at RPI Fall 2013-Present
 Hosted raffles and bake sales at campus events to raise money to go to Panama and bring medications and
doctors along with us. We ultimately raised $2,165.
 I shadowed physicians and dentists giving primary care to people in Panama for one week in January 2014
Leadership - Member of Acton Boxborough Regional High School Band September 2008-May 2012
 Section Leader of the drum line for the 2011-2012 season,organized rehearsals,trained new members, led
the drum line to its first 5 star rating in MICCA competition since 1994
Job Shadowing
 Shadowed Dr. Niraj Jani, Chief of Gastroenterology at Greater Baltimore Medical Center, performing
colonoscopies, endoscopic ultrasound, capsule endoscopy, ablative procedures for Barrett’s esophagus, and
the removal of polyps in the small intestine
 Shadowed Dr. Francis A. D’Ambrosio Jr., ophthalmologist at D’Ambrosio Eye Care in Acton, MA
performing eye examinations, cataract surgery,and laser eye surgery
 Shadowed veterinarians at Tufts University giving primary care and performing surgeries on animals
Volunteering at United Methodist Church Soup Kitchen – 20 hours 2013
Volunteering at Emerson Hospital – 220 hours 2009-2012
Volunteering at Children’s Discovery Museum – 150 hours 2007-2009
Teaching Experience
Organic Chemistry Group Tutor and Private Tutor Fall 2014-Spring 2016
Organic Chemistry Laboratory Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Fall 2014-Spring 2016
Molecular Biology Private Tutor Spring 2015
Chemistry II Laboratory Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Summer 2014
Hobbies
 RPIgnite Drumline
 RPI Intramural Basketball, RPI Armory After Dark 3v3 Basketball Champion