User:Kevin C. Entzminger

Contact Info
Kevin C. Entzminger Loyola Marymount University 1 LMU Drive MS-B7400 Los Angeles, CA 90045 kcentz@comcast.net
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I work in the Dahlquist Lab at Loyola Marymount University.

The Lab can be found on OpenWetWare at Dahlquist

Education

 * Senior Undergraduate Biochemistry major at Loyola Marymount University,
 * University Honors Program Member
 * Will graduate with a B.S. degree in Biochemistry in May 2009.
 * I am currently applying to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology graduate schools, and I hope to pursue a Ph.D. in Fall 2009.

Research Projects
Analysis of the Transcriptional Response to Cold in Yeast May 2007 – Present

Research Advisor: Dr. Kam D. Dahlquist

Department of Biology, Loyola Marymount University
 * Generated DNA microarray gene expression data for Δcin5 yeast strain in a cold-shock time course experiment
 * Performed extensive microarray data analysis using GenePix, Excel, R and EDGE computer software Sample Notebook Log
 * Explored the literature for Cin5p target genes and general transcription factor resources Yeast Transcription Factors Resources
 * Utilized Northern Blot and RT-PCR techniques as additional methods to study gene expression
 * Proposed and personally optimized various techniques and methods for data collection and analysis
 * Presented research at undergraduate and graduate-level research conferences
 * Worked full-time for two summers and part-time for two academic years performing research in the lab
 * Currently writing both a senior thesis and draft for publication

Analysis of Hydrocarbon Pollutants in the Los Angeles Area January 2008 – May 2008

Research Advisor: Dr. Lambert Doezema

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Loyola Marymount University
 * Collected and analyzed gas chromatography spectra to analyze atmospheric samples
 * Collaborated with lab group members to determine most useful sites for sample collection
 * Learned analytical chemistry methodology

Heritability of Age-related Macular Degeneration September 2006 – May 2007

Research Advisor: Dr. Michael Danciger

Department of Biology, Loyola Marymount University
 * Carried out PCR reactions and gel electrophoresis
 * Maintained mice cages weekly, recording all observations
 * Performed routine lab maintenance
 * Aided senior research projects in vision genetics in mice
 * Presented current literature to lab group in weekly journal club meetings
 * Project served as an introduction to scientific research at the collegiate level

Conferences
I have attended and presented at the following conferences:

Yeast Genetics and Molecular Biology Meeting July 2008 West Coast Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Conference April 2008 Southern California Conference for Undergraduate Research November 2007 Interdisciplinary Student Research Symposium October 2007
 * University of Toronto (Toronto, ON)
 * | Abstract (Page 187)
 * Point Loma Nazarene University (San Diego, CA)
 * California State Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA)
 * Loyola Marymount University (Los Angeles, CA)

Teaching Experience
Biochemistry Laboratory Teaching Assistant August 2008 – Present

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Loyola Marymount University
 * Aided six junior and senior Biochemistry and Biology students in the lab
 * Oversaw all lab experiments and performed general lab maintenance
 * Prepared all laboratory equipment and solutions required

General Chemistry Laboratory Teaching Assistant January 2008 – May 2008

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Loyola Marymount University
 * Instructed an independent laboratory section of approximately 20 freshmen
 * Oversaw lab experiments and performed general lab maintenance
 * Provided homework and lab write-up help outside of the classroom
 * Collected and graded all quizzes and laboratory reports

Publications
Currently drafting a manuscript for publication under the guidance of Dr. Kam Dahlquist for my current research project.

Extracurricular Activities

 * Active Member and Greek Council Representative (2006-2007), Alpha Delta Gamma Fraternity 2006-2009
 * Member, National Honors Society 2006-2009
 * Member, Chemistry Society 2008-2009
 * Special Games Coach 2007