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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSea Level Rise ResumeKilan C. Ashad-Bishop 103 NE 59TH St Miami, FL 33138 Phone: (916) 949-2302 Email: k.ashadbishop@gmail.com EDUCATION 2012 -Present: Doctor of Philosophy, University of Miami, Miami, FL Major: Cancer Biology Anticipated graduation date: December 2017 o Current GPA: 3.1 cr C� C --! G-3 2009-2012: Bachelor of Science, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD C") Major: Biology Cumulative GPA 3.252 -' co 2008: High School Diploma, Inderkum High School, Sacramento, CA r PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2015- Present: Graduate Student, University of Miami Thesis Title: The Role of LBH in Wnt-Induced Mammary Tumorigenesis Mentors: Dr. Karoline Briegel 2013-2015: Graduate Student, University of Miami Thesis Title: The Role of Leptin in Obesity -Associated Breast Cancer Progression & Metastasis Mentors: Dr. Marc Lippman/ Dr. Joyce Slingerland 2011-2012: Honors Undergraduate Research Trainee (N" Minority Access to Research Careers Program (MARC), Morgan State University Project Title: The Role of DNA Damage Repair in the Development/Progression of Pancreatic cancer Mentor: Dr. Simon Nyaga May - Aug. 2011: Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Program Trainee, Emory University Project Title: Identification of Natural Sources of RGS14 Isoforms for Biochemical Characterization Mentor: Dr. John Hepler 2010-2011: Honors Undergraduate Research Trainee (NIH), Minority Access to Research Careers Program (MARC), Morgan State University Project Title: Characterization of Adult Skeletal Muscle Fiber Dedifferentiation Mentor: Dr. Lisa Brown ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE 2016 -Present: President Black Graduate Student Association University of Miami 2014-2016: Vice President Black Graduate Student Association University of Miami • Responsible for coordinating executive board retreat • Responsible for planning social and volunteer activities • Responsible for membership outreach 2013: Founder Biomedical Graduate Student Association University of Miami • Co -wrote organization proposal and budget • Co -wrote organization constitution 2011-2012: Vice President Alpha Delta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Morgan State University • Planned all service and program activities • Reported all activities to corporate office via online reporting system • Chaired chapter awards committee 2010-2011: Junior Class President Student Government Association Morgan State University • Coordinated junior class activities with executive board • Served as junior class representative in SGA executive board meetings NON- ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE 2016 -Present: Member, Inaugural Dean's Council on Diversity and Inclusion, University of Miami 2015 -Present: Community Service Director Miami Dade Young Democrats • Coordinate bi-monthly service events • Responsible for monthly presence at other organizations' service events 2015: Founder, CEO Health Noir Miami, FL C) fTl 1 • Health Noir is the premier health education and promotion organization dedicated to increasing access to health education, positively change perceptions about physical fitness and total wellness, and decrease barriers to healthy lifestyle choices among people of color. HONORS AND AWARDS 2016: Fellow, New Leaders Council -Miami 2015: Awardee, Defining Pearl, Pi Delta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 2012-2014: Fellow, Initiative for Maximizing Student Diversity, University of Miami 2012: Awardee, Outstanding Female Senior, Morgan State University Student Government Association 2012: Awardee, North Atlantic Region Undergraduate Officer of the Year, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 2010-2012: Recipient, NIH Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) Undergraduate Award 2011: Awardee, Outstanding Female Junior, Morgan State University Student Government Association 2009-2010: Undergraduate Research Trainee, NSF Historically Black College & University Undergraduate Program MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC SOCIETIES 2014 -Present: Associate Member, American Association for Cancer Research 2011 -Present: Student Member, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) 2009 -Present: Active Member, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. ems, C 3--e a© f r- tn