Chenura Jayewickreme

2809 Ellendale Place Apt. A Los Angeles, CA 90007 Phone: 630-864-0660 E-Mail: jayewick@usc.edu

EDUCATION
University of Southern California Bachelor of Science Biology Bachelor of Arts Neuroscience May 2012 3.7 GPA 3.7 GPA June 2011 Present

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Millennium: The Takeda Oncology Company Analytical Development Biologics Intern Develop and perform cell based bioassays and ELISAs for GMP release and stability testing Experience with ELISA-like assays, GxP documentation technique, cell based bioassays Zilkha Neurogenetic Institute Research Assistant for Dr. Chow January 2011 Present Investigate the control of exocytosis (hormone and neuronal secretion) in normal and pathological states Proficient in cell/tissue culture and patch-clamp electrophysiology USC Department of Biology Research Assistant for Dr. Khan October 2009 December 2010 Researched the effect of hypo- and hyper-glycemia on the hindbrain, specifically the Ventrolateral madella (VLM) and Nucleus of the solitary tract (NTS) Skilled in tissue sectioning, nissl and antibody staining, fluorescent microscopy, and cell counting Presented at the 2010 Society for Neuroscience Conference USC Department of Biology Research Assistant for Dr. Baudry May 2009 October 2009 Researched the role of oxygen/nitrogen free radicals in CNS as pathology for Alzheimers Explored the effectiveness of EUK-n compound in 3xTg-AD (Alzheimers model) and wild-type mice Adept in animal care, animal surgery, and animal behavior testing

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Delta Omicron Zeta (Leadership Society) Vice President of Operations December 2010 Present Allocate a budget of $25,000 for chapter recruitment, leadership, philanthropy, and social activities Establish policies for attendance, reimbursements, due collection, and non-profit compliance Delta Omicron Zeta (Leadership Society) Vice President of Membership December 2009 December 2010 Developed a new member education program that advances leadership capabilities through innovative activities and thought-provoking discussion Coordinated a team of six educators to teach 50 new members

WORK EXPERIENCE
Apple Inc. Campus Representative January 2010 December 2010 Managed on-campus marketing of Apple products and services Advised students, staff, and faculty on ways in which Apple products could best fit their needs USC College Deans Office Web Development Intern Coordinated the transition of web interfaces for the College Deans Office Converted numerous web pages, images, and web forms to new interface May 2009 September 2009

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Cedar Sinai Orthopedic Spine Center Clinical Intern for Dr. Anand Visit and provide for Pre/Post Operative patients June 2009 Present

AWARDS AND HONORS

Rose Hills Foundation Undergraduate Research Fellow USC Provost Research Fellowship USC Summer Research Fellowship Summer 2010 Fall 2010 Summer 2009