Tianyu Sun

(717) 829-7863 txs44@psu.edu Current Permanent

321 S Atherton St State College, PA 16801

EDUCATION

2232 Flintlock Dr. Hummelstown, PA 17036

The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA Eberley College of Science B.S. in Science; Biological Sciences and Pre-health Professions Minor in Health Policy Administration SKILLS Assay of Antibodies Cell Fractionation Differential Centrifugation Gel Electrophoresis Medium Preparation Thin-Layer Chromatography
EMPLOYMENT

Expected May 2014 GPA: 3.42

Titration Cell Culturing Crystallization IR Light Microscopy PCR

Atomic Spectroscopy Chromatography Distillation Good Lab Practices Multi-step Synthesis Protein Purification

Western Blotting Bacterial Culture Identification Analyze 1H and 13C NMR Gas Chromatography Isolation and analysis of DNA UV/VIS Spectrophotometry

Hershey Medical Center Research Intern Hershey, PA June 2011-September 2012 Four Diamonds Research Laboratory in Department of Pediatrics Worked with animal models in Neuroblastoma research Studied the role of TRPM2 channel in cell proliferation and susceptibility to oxidative stress Gained understanding of cell signaling pathways Hershey Medical Center Research Intern Hershey, PA June 2009-August 2009 Department of Surgery Gained first-hand experience in the scientific method Examined the effect of glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity on obese rats after Ileal Interposition surgery Monitored ethanol and water consumption in diet-induced rats after Gastric Bypass surgery
LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES

THON OPPerations Committee General Committee Member

September 2012-Present

Prepared and maintained a safe environment for THON families and volunteers at all THON events September 2010-Present

Penn State Mens Club Soccer THON Chair

Organized and participated in various fundraising events to raise money for the Four Diamonds Fund September 2010-Present

Penn State Mens Club Soccer Team Member

Played as a forward in a competitive environment, attend practices, and develop team chemistry August 2010- May 2012

Alpha Epsilon Delta Honors Member Participated in community service activities to promote health awareness

Student Programming Association General Member

January 2011- May 2012

Organized various activities and programs to enhance the recreational experience for the student body