Grace Y. Huang
gyh99@hotmail.com
4141 Spruce Street, Apt 308
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-222-4325
23 Myrtle Avenue
Chatham, NJ 07928
973-635-2035
973-701-7641
E D U C A T I O N
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Arts, Biological Basis of Behavior, Cum Laude May 1999
Cumulative GPA: 3.54, Dean’s List 98-99
Relevant Science Courses GPA 3.89: Biology, Chemistry, Molecular Biology & Genetics, Organic Chemistry Lab, Cell
Neurobiology, Behavioral Medicine, Chemistry of the Brain
Chatham High School, Chatham, NJ June 1995
E X P E R I E N C E
Department of Emergency Medicine, Hospital of University of Pennsylvania
Academic Associate: Clinical Researcher, September 98- January 99
Designed study protocols; Identified, interviewed, and enrolled qualified patients for various on going studies including:
Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (proANF(31-67)) as a Serum Marker for Acute Coronary Syndrome
Identified qualified patients, attached Thoracic Electrical Bioimpedance monitor, obtained blood sample.
Purpose: use serum marker and TEB measurements to detect acute coronary syndrome and stratify CV risk.
Experience working with staff and patients. Worked under supervision of Judd Hollander MD.
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Research Assistant 10 hrs/week during school year; 20-40 hrs/week in summer, September 96-September 97
Designed study; recruited and tested patients; created spreadsheet utilizing Excel and Access, recorded and analyzed
data; formed conclusions. Worked under supervision of Thomas Hummel MD, PhD and Richard Doty PhD.
Publication:
Berg J, Hummel T, Huang G, Doty RL (1998) Trigeminal impact of odorants assessed with lateralized stimulation. Chemical
Senses 23:587
Residential Living, University of Pennsylvania
Residential Advisor, September 97- August 99
Student community leader, developer, disciplinarian, and referral service for up to 80 students.
Facilitator of dorm operations and maintenance.
Office of Health Education, University of Pennsylvania
Peer Health Advising: G.U.I.D.E., September 1996- May 99
G.U.I.D.E. (Guidance Understanding Image Dieting and Eating)
Worked to change attitudes and disseminate information on body image, dieting and eating.
Biomedical Library, January 98- January 99
Circulation Desk
Sporting Club at the Belleview , Summer 96, 97
Snack Bar Attendant
Operating Room, Hospital of University of Pennsylvania, Summer 96
Volunteer
S K I L L S and A C T I V I T I E S
*Knowledge of molecular biology/ biochemistry techniques (e.g. tissue cultures, PCR, gel electrophoresis, Western blots,
sequencing), and knowledge of analytical chemistry techniques (e.g. GC, IR)
* Proficient using Macintosh/IBM, UNIX, HTML, Microsoft Office 99
*Vice President of John Morgan Pre-Health Society Newsletter
*President of University of Pennsylvania’s Ice-skating Club (Sept. 1996-Dec. 1998), member of Penn’s Women’s Ice Hockey
Team and Club Field Hockey Team.
*Enjoys swimming and playing the violin.
*Proficient in Mandarine and French