ERIN S BARNES

927 Oakwood Ave. Spring Grove, PA 17362

(717) 683-6814
erinsbarnes@psu.edu

EDUCATION The Pennsylvania State University 2007- present

Biology Major – Vertebrate Physiology Option
 Schreyer’s Honors Scholar
 Overall GPA 3.67, Science GPA 3.53
 Dean’s List (Fa 2007, Fa 2008, Sp 2008, Fa 2009, Sp 2010)

RELEVANT Biological Concepts Honors with Lab Physics I & II with Labs
Human Genetics Calculus & Biology I & II
COURSES
Developmental Genetics General Chemistry I & II with Labs
Vertebrate Physiology with Lab Organic Chemistry I & II with Lab

RESEARCH University of Colorado Cancer Fellowship June 2010 – Aug 2010

EXPERIENCE Medical Oncology Summer Research Fellow – Dr. Virginia Borges MD
 Research project investigating the immunological implications of novel clinical breast cancer
treatments
 Abstract publication on the Function of Myeloid Derived Suppressor Cells Across the Biologic
Subtypes of Breast Cancer.
 Shadowed breast oncologist in outpatient clinic

Undergraduate Research at Penn State University June 2008- present

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Lab Position - P.I. Dr. Richard Frisque
 Research project on the Oncogenic and Pathogenic Potential of Human Polyomavirus (more
specifically the JC virus)
 Receiving academic credit - working towards Honors Thesis
 Developing new method of quantifying DNA replication of the JC virus using PCR
 Preparing control and experimental samples of JC virus DNA from human fetal glial cells
WORK
Giant Pharmacy June 2007-Aug 2007
EXPERIENCE Pharmacy Technician
 Prepared prescribed medications and performed administrative tasks for the pharmacy
 Gained experience working with medications and working in a healthcare profession

Internship at the Family Practice of Centreville June 2006

Medical Practice Intern
 Shadowed various doctors and nurses performing their daily duties in a family practice
 Helped the nurse staff take patients’ vital measurements and perform administrative tasks

AFFILIATIONS Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon - Rules & Regulations Committee Member
Ballroom Dance Club Member
Safari Club International Member