Rebecca Rejto

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EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University (August 2011-present)
Eberly College of Science
Biology-Neuroscience; B.S.
Minor: Psychology
Acton Boxborough Regional High School (2007-2011)

University Park, PA
Expected Graduation: May, 2015

Acton, MA

Relevant Course Work: General Chemistry I/II, Organic Chemistry I/II, Biochemistry I/II, Cellular and Molecular Biology,
Functional and Integrative Neurosciences, Neurobiology, Physics I/II, Calculus I/II, Microbiology, Physiology, Anatomy
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WORK/RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Genzyme Structural Protein Chemistry Intern (Framingham, MA)

May-August 2014
Harvest Line Stability Study: Ran image CE-SDS (reduced/non-reduced), iCIEF, HPLC, and SDS-Page (silver
stain/coomassie) to assess product quality and purity of a specific antibody over the course of the summer
Analyzed characterization methods to assess purity, isoform distribution, and oligosaccharide composition; results
provided insight for optimal antibody harvest conditions
Genzyme Structural Protein Chemistry Intern (Framingham, MA)
May-August, 2013
Anthranilic Acid Labeling of Oligosaccharides: Gained experience in SDS-Page, western blots, HPLC, MALDI-TOF MS,
pipetting, and solution preparation
Implemented and assisted in the optimization of AA-labeling and characterization of oligosaccharides
University of Massachusetts Medical School Intern (Worcester, MA)
May-July, 2012
Worked alongside graduate students and research professionals in Dr. Hemant Khanna's ophthalmology lab
Assisted with inventory, filing, pipetting, and slide staining/mounting to ensure fluidity of lab activities
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ACHIEVEMENTS
Dean's List
Obtained a grade point average higher than 3.5/4.0

2011-present

Teaching Assistant for Physiology

Facilitated student learning during class and held weekly office hour

Spring, 2015

Teaching Assistant for Molecular Biology

Graded homework, assisted students in lecture and held weekly office hour

Spring, 2013

Phi Eta Sigma (National Honor Society)

2012-present
Volunteered in local community events
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ACTIVITIES
Science Lion Pride Ambassadors
2013-present
Selected as a tour guide for prospective students applying to Penn State University's Eberly College of Science
Served as a mentor to prospective science students and assisted with the application process
Global Medical Brigades
Shadowed physician's assistants, dentists and pediatricians in a remote Panamanian village
Collected patient medical history, acquired vital signs and took blood glucose

March, 2013

Biology Club
Recruitment/Social Chair (2014-present): Recruited new members and planned social events
Fundraising Chair (2013-2014): Implemented fundraising activities and managed club funds

2011-present