Emily Cribas

220 Wolf Hall University Park, PA 16802 USA

H +1 (814) 852 8389 B esc5161@psu.edu
http://emilycribas.wix.com/eportfolio
Emily Cribas

Objective
Obtain a research internship in the fields of biochemistry and/or medicine

Education
The Pennsylvania State University, Schreyer Honors College
B.S, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry Option

University Park, PA
May 2017

Deans List, 3.69 GPA

Experience
Department of Chemistry
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Penn State

Cremer Group
January 2014 - Present

Develop microfluidic devices to form supported lipid bilayers (SLBs)

Measure binding affinities of SLBs to reacted peptides using fluorescence microscopy
Participate in weekly lab meetings

Center for Computational Sciences

Summer Research Experience (SRE) Participant, Duquesne University

Madura Group
May - July 2014

Develop an inhibitor molecule to reduce gene over expression that leads to chronic inflammation
Prepare and analyze molecular dynamics (MD) simulations between proteins and DNA in solvent
Participate in computational and theory lab meetings twice a week

Skills
Laboratory Procedures: PCR, gel electrophoresis, serial dilution, lipid preparation, isolation and
analysis of DNA
Other Techniques: QCM-D technique, cell culturing, autoclaving, good laboratory practices
Computer Programs: LATEX, VMD, MOE, R
Languages: Spanish

Extracurricular Activities
Science LionPride: Ambassadors for the Eberly College of Science. Responsibilities include: Leading
campus tours for prospective science students, networking with alumni, and attending various science
events throughout the school year
State College Community Theatre: Participating in community-wide theatrical productions of
various musicals
Springfield: A THON interest organization whose main goal is to raise money to cure pediatric
cancer patients sponsored by The Four Diamonds Fund