Matthew Keefe

30 Simmons Hall
State College, PA 16802
Cell: 781-733-4322
mattgkeefe@gmail.com
EDUCATION:
Pennsylvania State University: Schreyer Honors College, University Park, PA 16802
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Bachelor of Arts in Chinese
Anticipated Graduation: May 2018
GPA: 4.0
Solebury School, New Hope, PA 18938
Graduated June, 2014
ACADEMIC HONORS:
National Merit Scholarship Finalist (2014)
AP Scholar with Distinction (2014)
Presidents Freshman Award (2015)
EXPERIENCE:
Research/Program Management Intern- Amicus Therapeutics (May 2014 August 2014)
40 hour/week paid internship
Ran experiments independently in Chemical Discovery group investigating biomolecules for effectiveness in
treating Gaucher Disease. Key activities included programming liquid handling robot and collection/analysis
of fluorescence spectroscopy results
Supported Senior Vice President of Program Management. Key activities included creating and editing
product revenue models in collaboration with CFO, COO, and head of Business Development; conducted
market analysis; updated development plans
Neuroscience Research Assistant- Chen Laboratory, Pennsylvania State University (September 2014 present)
Analysis of mouse models to determine possible causes and therapeutic targets of Alzheimers disease
Responsible for animal perfusion, preparation of brain samples for histology, chemical analysis of brain
samples using immunostaining techniques
ACTIVITIES:
Science LionPride Pennsylvania State University (September 2014 present)
Student organization affiliated with Eberly College of Science; plans science-related activities, assists with
admissions by giving tours to prospective students, connects with alumni board
Springfield Pennsylvania State University (August 2014 present)
Pennsylvania State Dance Marathon organization, raises money for three families affected by pediatric cancer
Senior Class Head of Fundraising Solebury School (September 2013 May 2014)
Planned and executed all fundraising events raising $4000, planned and managed senior prom with Events
Coordinator
Junior Varsity and Varsity Soccer- Singapore American School, Solebury School (2010 2013)
Co-Captain of Varsity team at Solebury School, selected for the Penn-Jersey League All-Star team
Junior Varsity and Varsity Track and Field- Singapore American School, Palo Alto High School, Solebury
School (2011 2014)
Selected as MVP in 2014

REFERENCES:
Available upon request
SKILLS:
BLS Training CPR Certification
Microsoft Office Word and Excel Intermediate
Languages Spanish and Chinese Proficient