User:Kevin C. Entzminger
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Kevin C. Entzminger Loyola Marymount University 1 LMU Drive MS-B7400 Los Angeles, CA 90045 kcentz@comcast.net
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
- University of Toronto (Toronto, ON)
- Abstract (Page 187)
West Coast Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Conference April 2008
- Point Loma Nazarene University (San Diego, CA)
Southern California Conference for Undergraduate Research November 2007
- California State Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA)
Interdisciplinary Student Research Symposium October 2007
- 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
