JULIA JOO

jhyj@uw.edu • 206-383-2871 • 4144 11th Ave NE Apt #2 Seattle, WA

EDUCATION
University of Washington, Seattle WA Expected graduation: June 2018
Biochemistry (B.S.) & Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (B.S.) Cumulative GPA: 3.96
Interdisciplinary Honors & Biochemistry Departmental Honors
Chemistry Minor

RESEARCH
Herr Lab, UW Medicine Pathology April 2016-present
 Identify mechanisms by which Ctf18 suppresses mutator phenotype in yeast deficient in Polɛ proofreading
 Optimize procedure of Golden Gate cloning in yeast to engineer genetic mutations of interest
 Measure mutation rates, prep DNA for Illumina sequencing, and analyze sequencing data
Palermo Lab, Seattle Children’s Research Institute June 2017-August 2017
 Compared memories of post-surgical recovery between parents and adolescents over time
 Helped design WebMAP app, which offers cognitive-behavioral therapies for chronic pain in adolescents
Loeb Lab, UW Medicine Pathology August 2015-April 2016
 Measured mutation frequency within glioblastoma tumors at subclonal level to monitor the correlation
between rate of mutation and those of tumor recurrence and patient survival by Duplex Sequencing
 Analyzed data with Integrative Genomics Viewer, wANNOVAR and Microsoft Excel
Multiple Sclerosis Center, Swedish Neuroscience Institute June 2015-June 2017
 Monitor the safety and efficacy of Tecfidera, a disease modifying therapy for multiple sclerosis
 Analyze data using SPSS Statistics and design syntax in programming language, R, for complex analyses

PUBLICATIONS & POSTER PRESENTATIONS

American Pain Society Scientific Summit, Anaheim, CA March 2018
Joo J, Fisher E, Aaron R, Palermo T, Noel M, Rabbitts J
Evaluating post-surgical memories in parents and adolescents†*
UW Undergraduate Research Symposium, Seattle, WA May 2017
Joo J, Ashpole B, Hearn B, Lee A, Gendron K, Herr A
Identifying antimutators in Saccharomyces cerevisiae
American Academy of Neuroscience Annual Meeting, Boston, MA April 2017
Qian P, Joo J
The safety and efficacy of Dimethyl Fumarate: A 3 year follow-up in a single MS center†
Gordon Research Conference: Mutagenesis and Genome Alterations, Newry, ME June 2018 (anticipated)
Joo J, Hearn B, Herr AJ
Assessing the role of Ctf18 in aiding and abetting mutator polymerases
†
Manuscript drafting for publication in progress
*Abstract published in the Journal of Pain (doi: 10.1016/j.jpain.2017.12.093)

LABORATORY SKILLS
 Next-gen DNA sequencing prep and data analysis  Designing DNA oligos and plasmids
 PCR and gel electrophoresis  Mammalian cell culture technique
 E. coli and yeast transformation  Flow cytometry
 LEADERSHIP & TEACHING
Teaching Assistant, UW Biochemistry 441 course January 2018-March 2018
 Organize and lead two weekly quiz sections to help review, restructure, and discuss lecture material
 Design practice problems with other TAs to help students actively engage with course material
 Offer review sessions before exams and monitor discussions on student online help forum
Chemistry Tutor, UW Center for Learning and Academic Enrichment (CLUE) May 2016-present
 Facilitate active learning with a growth mindset in all fields of chemistry in drop-in sessions
 Design and lead exam review sessions to prepare students for midterms and final exams
 Interview applicants for tutoring positions and assist with decision-making for new hires
 Train new tutors in designing and leading exam review sessions
Undergraduate Research Leader, UW Undergraduate Research Program September 2016-present
 Present to first year students and lead tabling events about getting involved in undergraduate research
 Mentor first year transfer students in finding and applying to research positions
 Review and edit abstracts submitted by students for the annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
Biology Tutor, UW Tribeta Honor Society April 2016-June 2017
 Conducted individual meetings with students in introductory biology series to clarify confusing concepts
Honors Peer Mentor, UW Honors Program March 2015-present
 Offer mentorship to 30+ prospective freshmen to UW Honors program annually, connecting over email
correspondence and in-person meetings
 Answer questions about the Honors program and UW opportunities to all Honors students

EXTRACURRICULARS
Escort Volunteer, UW Medical Center March 2017-present
 Escort patients in wheelchairs around hospital, help visitors navigate hospital at Information Desk
 Deliver specimens to laboratories and deliver flowers, mail and wheelchairs to patient rooms
Soprano I, UW Chorale September 2016-present
 Featured at Carnegie Hall, NY (Gotham SINGS!), Benaroya Hall (Holiday POPS with Seattle Symphony),
Tacoma Armory (Defiant Requiem: Verdi at Terezin), UW Meany Hall (quarterly concerts)
Pipeline Project Volunteer, UW Center for Experiential Learning and Diversity March 2016-June 2016
 Assisted teachers of kindergarten and second grade classes at John Rogers Elementary School
 Designed and led workshop “Tips for Tutoring STEM” for new Pipeline tutors in February, April 2018

AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS

Undergraduate Research Conference Travel Award, UW Undergraduate Research Program February 2018
Phi Beta Kappa Scholar, UW Phi Beta Kappa Alpha chapter December 2017
Zalia Jencks Rowe Undergraduate Tuition Scholarship, UW Chemistry Department December 2017
Washington Research Foundation Fellowship, Washington Research Foundation October 2017-June 2018
Mary Gates Research Scholarship, Mary Gates Endowment June 2017-August 2017
Donald S. Farner Scholarship, UW Biology Department April 2017
Freshman Excellence Award, UW Chemistry Department April 2016
Undergraduate 4-year Full Scholarship, UW Honors Program 2014-2018
Annual Dean’s List High-Scholarship Award, UW College of Arts and Sciences 2014-2017