User:Natalie Williams

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Natalie Williams
2013
  • Natalie Williams
  • Loyola Marymount University
  • 1 LMU Dr - MSB 5631
  • Los Angeles, CA, United States

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I work in the Biology Department Research Lab at Loyola Marymount University. I learned about OpenWetWare from Dr. Dahlquist, and I've joined because I am now a member of the Dahlquist research group.

Education

  • Current, Biology Major and Mathematics Minor, Loyola Marymount University
    • Graduate in May 2017
  • 2013, High School, Ursuline Academy

Upper Division Courses

Spring 2015

BIOL 398-04 This is the Biomathematical modeling course in Spring 2015.
Natalie Williams: Electronic Lab Notebook

Fall 2015

Microbiology & Microbiology Lab
BIOL361-01 & BIOL362-01
The professor is Dr. Lum. To view her research, please click here.

General Physiology
BIOL351-01

Biochemistry
CHEM370-02

Spring 2015

Sustainable Practices
BIOL 398-01
Dr. Landry's course will I studied abroad in Germany.

European Christianity
Upper Division Theology course I took while abroad in Germany. It was taught by a German professor.

Fall 2016

Plant Biotechnology


General Physiology Lab


Urban Ecology

Career Goals

I want to be neurosurgeon. One of the reasons why I want to be neurosurgeon is because the brain plays a key role in our lives. It determines how we perceive the world and from those perceptions we act accordingly. By study neuroscience, I hope to gain a better understanding of how the brain works. Through neurosurgery, I hope to help those who deal with brain injuries so that they have better control of their lives. I may try to narrow my focus to become a pediatric neurosurgeon.

Research

  1. Tree Swallows and their Nesting Patterns
    • Dr. Peter Auger
    • Spring 2014
  2. Global Transcriptional Response of Saccharomyces cerevisiae to Cold Shock and Recovery
    • Dr. Kam Dahlquist & Dr. Ben Fitzpatrick
    • Fall 2014 - present
    • To see what I have been doing recently with this material, visit my Lab Notebook: Natalie Williams: Electronic Notebook
    • Please click to visit the Dahlquist Lab
    • To see the various protocols, lab notebooks, and other documents on this site, please click here
  3. Gene Dosage Effects of 22q11.2 on Behavior and Cognition
    • Dr. Carrie E. Bearden, Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, University of California, and Department of Psychology, University of California
    • Summer 2015
    • I worked with 22q11.2 microdeletions and the reciprocal duplication

Work

  1. Cell Function TA
    • Teaching Assistant for Dahlquist's Cell Function sections, LMU Biology Department
    • Fall 2015
    • Held office hours to help students prepare for exams as well as complete assignments
    • Answered questions they had regarding current concepts
  2. Lab Technician in Biology Stockroom
    • LMU Biology Department
    • Fall 2014 - present
    • Prepare the freshman labs, train new employees, clean up the stockroom, and ensure the functionality of the various labs and projects at LMU by maintaining the stockroom.
  3. Front Desk Worker
    • LMU Housing Department
    • Fall 2013 - Spring 2014
    • Checked in guests at various residents, publicized events for the residents, provided different materials like games and cleaning supplies to students.

My Resume

Hobbies

Playing the Piano

  • I've played since I was 8 years old. Growing up, I was trained to play classical, jazz, and blues pieces. I continue to practice and learn new songs.

Exercising

  • I enjoy being active, especially if I have to chance to be surrounded by nature. Those activities include hiking, bicycling, and running. I recently discovered that I really like indoor skydiving, so I hope to have more opportunities to do that again!

Reading

  • I love books. Reading is one of my favorite hobbies when I have time to read a book of my choice when I'm not reading textbooks. Reading allows me to escape and go to a different world. Stories may hold lessons that I can learn or interesting facts that I did not know before. Reading is awesome.

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