Name: Kristen Maslar

Address: 759 S 4th Street Philadelphia, PA 19147

Voice: 570-241-7279

E-mail: kristenmaslar01@gmail.com

Education:

H.S. Diploma Valley View High School, Archbald, PA June 2011

B.S. Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Minor in Theology/Religious Studies, The University of Scranton, May 2015Cumulative GPA = 3.61. Major GPA = 3.42

M.S. Cancer Biology, Drexel University, May 2017Cumulative GPA = 3.95.

Honors and Awards:

The University of Scranton: Dean’s List , The University of Scranton, 2011-present Alpha Lambda Delta , National Honor Society of Freshman, 2011 Phi Lambda Upsilon , Chemistry Honor Society, 2014 Loyola Scholarship : $9,000.00. Merit-based, partial-tuition scholarship awarded to students

who demonstrate a strong level of academic achievement, are in the top 30% of their high school class, have a minimum Math and Critical Reading SAT score of 1100 or 24 ACT (Composite score), and a 3.2 GPA or higher, The University of Scranton, 2011-present

James F. Swift Scholarship : $4,000.00. Assisst students from Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania high schools, who plan to continue their education in a college or university program. Renewable scholarships are offered each year for full-time study at an accredited institution, preferably one of the Lackawanna County colleges or universities, of the student’s choice. Scranton Area Foundation, 2011-present

Betty Redington Scholarship : $1,000.00. This scholarship was established through a bequest from Mrs. Redington, a former trustee and a longtime friend of the University and its students. The scholarship benefits students who are most in need of financial support to pursue their education. The University of Scranton, 2011-present

James Clauss Award : $6,000.00. An endowed scholarship was established in 1980 to honor the memory of Jon A. Clauss, son of Thomas F., M.D., ’47 and Joan Clauss of Justus. Awards are made based on financial need. The University of Scranton, 2011-present

Shander Scholarship : $2,919.00. A trust established this scholarship which provides financial assistance to students from Lackawanna County’s Mid-Valley area who have at least one parent of Polish, Slovak, Russian or Lithuanian descent. The University of Scranton, 2012-present

Xavier Grant : $8,640.00. Renewable, need-based grant. Recipients are chosen based on demonstrated financial need. Renewal of the grant requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00, maintain PACE and continued financial need. The University of Scranton, 2011-present

Research and Teaching Experience:

Laboratory of Dr. Jeffrey Peterson, PhD. Graduate Rotation Student, Fox Chase Cancer Center. Department of Cancer Biology, April 2016-June 2016. Duties: Develop an independent project that identifies various metabolic inhibitors effective against various triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) cell lines. In addition, these inhibitors were tested in the presence of either BSO, a small molecule inhibitor that effects glutathione synthesis, or doxorubicin, a chemotherapeutic agent currently administered to TNBC patients, to see if synergy occurs between any of the metabolic inhibitors with either of these particular compounds. I used techniques that involved CellTiter Glow Assays and cell culturing in order to examine the question at hand, and I became knowledgeable in computer programs, particularly GraphPad Prism, in order to analyze the data. Results from this rotation were presented in a final talk to the department to showcase what I had learned during my time in the lab. 40 hours weekly.

Laboratory of Dr. Michael Bouchard, PhD., Graduate Rotation Student, Drexel University, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, January 2016-April 2016. Duties: Developed and organized an independent project testing the effects of HBV replication and HBx expression on pAkt levels in HepG2 cells, which are a hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cell line. Further analysis was done to target upstream activators of pAkt activation, such as inhibiting Ca2+, within HepG2 cells. I utilized techniques that included Western Blot, transfections, and cell culture skills in order to test these effects. 35 hours weekly.

Laboratory of Dr. Todd Strochlic, VMD, PhD., Graduate Rotation Student, Drexel University, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, August 2015-December 2015. Duties: Developed and organized an independent project testing the role of RecQL (RecQ helicase like protein) and its role in inflammatory breast cancer (IBC), validating this protein as a bonafide substrate of MK2. I acquired techniques, such as cloning and transformations in order to carry out this project. The results from this rotation were presented in a final talk to the department to showcase what I had learned during my time in the lab. 30 hours weekly.

Laboratory of Dr. Powel H. Brown, M.D., PhD., Summer Research Student, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Clinical Cancer Prevention, June 2014-August 2014. Duties: developed and organized an independent project questioning the effects of ASPM (abnormal spindle-like microcephaly-associated protein) in triple negative breast cancer. I acquired new techniques, such as qPCR and immunofluorescence, necessary for a research environment. I presented my project data during laboratory meetings, and created and presented a final poster to explain the results of my independent project. 40 hours weekly.

Laboratory of Dr. Tim Foley, PhD., Undergraduate Research, The University of Scranton, February 2014-December 2014. Duties: Focused on pursuing a project that questions the

role of glucocorticoids in neuroblastomas when exposed to different types and amounts oxidative stress (particularly hydrogen peroxide) and ways to either inhibit or progress its effects. I used different colorimetric assays to detect levels of glycolytic enzymes/intermediates within neuroblastomas and determine the effects glucocorticoids have on these cells.

Laboratory Coursework:

Proteomics Lab (2015): Focused on thoroughly understanding and performing vital techniques and procedures used for proteomics studies, such as 1D gel electrophoresis, 2D gel electrophoresis, ELISA, and radial immunodiffusion.

Molecular Biology Lab (2013-2015): Primarily, focused on exposure to different techniques, such as PCR, suppression subtractive hybridization, restriction mapping, and Southern Blot analysis. Later, focused on understanding and mastering previous techniques along with nucleotide sequencing, Northern Blot analysis, reporter gene analysis, histochemical assay, and microarray analysis.

Microbiology Lab (2013): Focused on techniques for the identification of bacteria, differential staining techniques, nutritional requirements and detections of unique microbial biochemical pathways and byproducts, and aseptic techniques

Biochemistry Lab (2013): Focused on familiarity of the instruments being used and specific techniques, such as protein assays and polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, in order to perform an independent project dealing with the specific enzyme triosephosphate isomerase, or TPI

Cellular Biology Lab (2012): Focused on thoroughly understanding and performing many common procedures, such as polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, Western blotting, vital staining, and immunocytochemistry, to pursue an independent project pertaining to the effects of different concentrations of acetaminophen on liver and gut chick embryo cells

Organic Chemistry Lab(2012-2013): Focused on mastering different chemical techniques, such as distillation, separation, crystallization, column chromatography, and condensation to grasp conceptual ideas

Work Experience:

Tutor, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, 2016-present. Duties: Facilitate independent learning for students within the program, attend meetings that help to develop better tutoring skills, gain organizational and social skills in order to promote a positive learning environment.Supervisor: Valerie Damon-Leduc, Learning Center Coordinator of CLASS2-5 hours weekly.

Cashier/Pharmacy Technician, DePietro’s Pharmacy, Dunmore, PA, 2013-2015. Duties: interact with customers and handle cash and credit transactions, ensure all tasks are being performed efficiently and smoothly, assist in accurately filling incoming prescriptions, and account for daily inventory and restock incoming shipments.Supervisor: Tom DePietro, Pharmacist/Owner25-30 hours weekly.

Data Entry Person, Tradition Home Health and Hospice, Dunmore, PA, 2011-2012 Duties: entered and updates medical data for patients obtaining home health services, composed plans of care for all patients to be documented in medical records, and managed insurance claims for denials being received by the companySupervisor: Doreen Nixon, Director of Nursing25-30 hours weekly.

Professional & Honor Societies:

Alpha Lambda Delta, National Honor Society of Freshman, 2011 Phi Lambda Upsilon, Chemistry Honor Society, 2014

Presentations & Publications:

2014. “The Role of ASPM in Normal, Pre-Malignant, and Invasive Breast Cancer Cells.” MD Anderson Cancer Center. CPRIT Undergraduate Research Program.

Campus Activities & Leadership:

Colleges Against Cancer (2011-2015 Relay for Life Committee (2011-2015)

o Event Chairperson (2014-2015)o Event Co-Chairperson (2013-2014)o Onsite Fundraising Chair (2012-2013)o Team Development Committee member (2011-2012)

Chemistry Club, 2011-2013

Volunteer Services:

American Cancer Society (2011-present)o Relay for Life Committee of Mid Valley (2011)o Relay for Life Committee University of Scranton (2011-2015)o Astrazeneca Hope Lodge Volunteer (2016-present)

Professional References:

Todd Strochlic, VMD/PhD., Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA 19102. Voice: 215-762-3664; e-mail: Todd.Strochlic@drexelmed.edu

George Gomez, PhD., Professor, Department of Biology, The University of Scranton, Scranton, PA 18510. Voice: 570-941-6355; e-mail: george.gomez@scranton.edu

Tom DePietro, PharmD. DePietro’s Pharmacy, Dunmore, PA 18512. Voice: 570-209-7440; e-mail: tomd430@gmail.com