Ryan Dana
Redwood City
Summary
I gained solid foundation in laboratory techniques at Stanford's Jacobs-Wagner Lab, and found that I had a real passion for scientific research. At Genentech, I used my experience from Stanford and as an organic chemistry tutor to contribute to the development of a new peptide mapping instrument. I currently am deepening my research experience at San Jose State University, where I lead a team of other undergraduates studying a chaperone protein with the Arhar Lab. My goal is to translate my research experience into a career where I can have a real impact on people's health using my love for chemistry.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Student Researcher
San Jose State University
10.2024 - Current
- Studying structure of chaperone proteins using heat-induced conformation changes
- Coordinating experiments for my team as a lead researcher in the Arhar Lab
GRED Research Intern
Genentech
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Joined cohort of interns at Genentech's R&D group, and was mentored by a pair of senior researchers
- Assisted in developing workflow for new peptide mapping instrument
- Studied binding interface of experimental antibody-antigen pair
Organic Chemistry Tutor
Cañada College
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Tutored small class of students in organic chemistry
- Assisted in creating lesson plans with professor
- Helped facilitate lab experiments along with professor
- Set up equipment for labs, ensured safety of students when handling chemicals
Developmental Biology Outreach Intern
Stanford University
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Jacobs-Wagner Lab, Stanford University
- Studied lipid trafficking and lipoprotein transport pathway in Borrelia burgdorferi by using alkyne lipid probes and Photo-Click lipid probes, as well as the CRISPR interference system.
- Maintained detailed records of experimental procedures, providing transparency and replicability of results upon request by supervisors or collaborators.
- This research led to the discovery of a lipid import protein necessary for the uptake of fatty acids in Borrelia.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Concentration in Biochemistry
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA06-2026
Chemistry
Canada College
Redwood City, CA06-2024
Skills
- Chemical handling
- Laboratory techniques
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Chromatography techniques
- Basic chemistry
- Undergraduate research
Timeline
Undergraduate Student Researcher
San Jose State University
10.2024 - Current
GRED Research Intern
Genentech
05.2024 - 08.2024
Organic Chemistry Tutor
Cañada College
11.2023 - 06.2024
Developmental Biology Outreach Intern
Stanford University
05.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Concentration in Biochemistry
San Jose State University
Chemistry
Canada College
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