David A.

Romero
6025 W. Medlock Dr.
Glendale, Az. 85301
(602) 451-7055 anthonyromerobhs@gmail.com

Objective:
To attain an internship position at an available research lab at the U of A College of Medicine, Phoenix location.

Education

Current senior attending Bioscience High School, class of 2015.

Completed specialized pathway biomedical courses which include Anatomy and Physiology and Epidemiology

Lab Experience
Summer of 2014

U of A Department of Pharmacology at Universitys College of Medicine,

Tucson location- Summer Intern
Assisted with conducting pharmacology research
Have insight regarding the development of pharmaceuticals with regards to animal testing.
Trained with handling both mice and rats, am able to conduct behavior tests with them regarding
thermal hypersensitivity through the use of the Plantar Test, mechanical sensitivity through the use
of the Von Frey test, and motor coordination through the use of the Rotarod Test.
Skilled with loading and prepping syringes, am able to conduct both intraperitoneal and
subcutaneous injections on test rodents.
Familiar with cancer related neuropathic pain models.

2012-pres.

International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) - Club member.

Comfortable working in an advanced lab setting, operating different pieces of laboratory

equipment such as fume hoods and centrifuges, and have completed lab safety training.
Capable and proficient with the handling of a micropipette.
Familiar with basic genetic engineering practice through the use of DNA ligation

Extra-Curricular Activities
2013-pres.

National Honor Society (NHS) President

2013-2014

2012-pres.

Uphold the 4 pillars of NHS which are scholarship, leadership, community service, and
character.

United Nations International Childrens Emergency Fund

(UNICEF) Club President
Promote awareness and fundraise for underprivileged children to provide them with
necessities such as immunization shots, clean water, and malaria nets.
Blood Drive Committee Co-Founder and Co-Chair
Passionately work to coordinate schools blood drives to provide hospitals with the
crucial lifesaving blood they need.