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Christian Suri

56 Grant Ave, East Hanover, NJ 07936 973-715-0324 e: cas5856@psu.edu

Education
The Pennsylvania State University May 2014 Candidate for Bachelor of Science in Biology: Vertebrate Physiology Option Candidate for Minor in Bioethics and Medical Humanities GPA: 3.22/4

Volunteerism
Clara Maass Medical Center, Belleville, NJ Emergency Room Volunteer Summer 2011

Assisted nurses in medical procedures (ear cleaning, bandaging, etc.) Distributed nourishment, blankets, and pillows to patients and family members. January 2012 April 2013

Research Experience
Dr. Marylyn Ritchie Bioinformatics Laboratory Student Researcher Penn State BMB Department

Collaboratively tested bioinformatics software programs such as Biofilter and Biobin Verified accuracy of disease (cancer, heart disease, etc.) phenotypic data for statistical methods such as PheWAS (Phenome-Wide Association Studies). Compiled a record and list of various standard values for medical measurements provided by Geisinger Health Systems April 2012 Present

Leadership
Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED) Pre-Health Honors Society President

Organized speakers of the various allied health professions to come speak of their experiences

Primary THON Chairman Oversee and moderate AEDs activities in the Penn State Panhellenic Dance Marathon dedicated to the Four Diamonds pediatric cancer patients at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Organized canister solicitation trips in townships spread throughout the state of Pennsylvania Established and maintained contact with assigned Four Diamonds Family

Public Health Fair Chairman Organized 7th Annual Alpha Epsilon Delta Public Health Fair, an event that promotes health/wellness and discusses public health issues plaguing the local and national communities Contacted local organizations to come and present related health topics 19th Annual Penn State vs. Michigan State Blood Cup Challenge Chairman Webmaster Updated organization website on weekly basis with important upcoming events and activities Redesigned and reprogrammed the website to a more efficient and aesthetic server Organized 19th Annual Penn State vs. Michigan State Blood Cup Challenge, a blood donation competition between the aforementioned schools Heavily advertised with the Student Red Cross Club Raised public awareness of the ongoing need for blood donations Coordinated training sessions with members of Alpha Epsilon Delta on blood drive etiquette and procedures Volunteered at multiple blood drives throughout the challenges duration

Awards and Honors


Alpha Epsilon Delta National Honors Member

Additional Information
Extensive laboratory experience Strong communication and managerial skills Bilingual: English and Spanish

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