KATHERINE CIMPERMAN
145 W. McMillan, Cincinnati, OH
(440) 417-4909 | cimperka@mail.uc.edu
EDUCATION
December 2015
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Major: Cell and Molecular Biology
GPA: 3.92/4.0
June 2012
Riverside High School, Painesville, OH
GPA: 4.2/4.5
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Shadowing Experience. Dr. Andrea Cox, Johns Hopkins University School of
Medicine.
· Learned about research being done on the Hepatitis C virus and the mechanisms
behind cell failure that occur when the virus transitions from acute to chronic.
· Gained experience working with pipets and learned how to best preserve samples
being used for research.
Lab Experience. Dr. Susanne Wells, Children’s Research Hospital.
- Under the mentorship of PhD student Marie Matrka learned basic lab techniques
including DNA isolation, PCR, gel electrophoresis, IHC, Hematoxylin and Eosin
Staining (H&E), RNA isolation, qPCR, the Luciferase assay, and Western blotting.
- Also gained experience working with mice in a research setting.
- Gained experience analyzing data and presenting at lab meetings.
December 2010
January 2014-Present
RELATED COURSEWORK
Genetics Lab. Dr. Kathryn Rafferty, University of Cincinnati.
 Gained experience with DNA isolation, PCR, gel electrophoresis, Bradford
assay, writing protocols, and reading and writing scientific papers. Final
Grade: A
Ecology Lab. Dr. Jodi Shann, University of Cincinnati.
· Gained experience with statistical analysis as it relates to
population ecology, writing lab reports, field work, and designing semester
experiments. Final Grade: A
Organic Chemistry Lab. Dr. Deborah Lieberman, University of Cincinnati
· Gained experience with recrystallization, fractional distillation, thin layer
chromatography, extraction, column chromatography, and determination of
melting/boiling points. Final Grade: A
Biology Lab. Dr. Jill Beyette, University of Cincinnati.
January 2014
August 2013
August 2013-January 2014
August 2012
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· Gained experience with gel electrophoresis, statistical analysis, and writing
grants. Final Grade: A
Chemistry Lab. Dr. Peter Padolik, University of Cincinnati.
· Worked with spectrometers, colorimeters, and pipets. Final Grade: A
AP Biology. Mr. Phillip Baoini, Riverside High School.
· Gained experience with writing lab protocols. Final Grade: A
AP Chemistry. Mr. Jeff Lark, Riverside High School.
· Gained experience with titrations, and basic lab equipment techniques. Final
Grade: A
August 2012
August 2010
August 2010
AWARDS
University of Cincinnati Honors Program
Cincinnatus Scholarship
· Volunteered 30+ hours of community service working with students at Hays
Porter Elementary and local gardens that seek to bring fresh produce to
markets in the Cincinnati area including Findlay Market.
April 2013-Present
August 2012-Present
December 2012-Present
Dean’s List
MEMBERSHIPS
LAC Peer Tutor
· My main responsibilities included tutoring students in biology, chemistry,
applied calculus, statistics, and algebra in addition to traveling to learning
communities to tutor in large group settings.
April 2013-April 2014
VOLUNTEER & COMMUNITY SERVICE
Relay for Life. Cancer Education Committee.
· A program aimed at educating the general public about cancer so that steps to
prevent the spread of cancer can be put in place.
· Educated the community about cancer prevention by participating in a school
wide event called Paint the Campus Pink and Purple and recruited new members
to Colleges Against Cancer; collected flyers and posted them up around campus.
Caducea
· Served as a camp counselor for the Camp for Courageous Kids, a camp where
children with chronic illnesses like sickle cell can go to have fun.
August 2012-Present
January 2013-May 2013
ATTENDED WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS
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Impact of honeysuckle on aquatic ecosystems and tadpole. Dr. Richard Durtsche,
University of Cincinnati.
Undergraduate Discovery Workshop. The Office of Undergraduate Research
Scholarly Endeavors and Creative Practice (URSC).
January 2013
February 2013
Katherine Cimperman
145 W. McMillan, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45219
440-417-4909
cimperka@mail.uc.edu
Education
 Bachelor of Science,
 Cell and Molecular Biological Sciences
 University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
o GPA: 3.92/4.0
December 2015
Work Experience
 Snack Bar, Lost Nation Sports Park- Willoughby, OH 44094 (August 2009)
o Job Title: Snack Bar Member
 Chick-fil-A- Mentor, OH 44060 (May 2013)
o Job Title: Team Member
 LAC Peer Tutor- University of Cincinnati (August 2013)
o Job Title: Peer Tutor for biology, chemistry, and math
 Research Assistant-Children’s Research Hospital (Present)
o Job title: Research Assistant to PhD student Marie Matrka in Dr. Susanne Wells
Lab
Community Involvement
 Bearcat Buddies August 2012-present
o Tutored elementary students at Hays Porter Elementary
 Into the Streets 2012, 2013
o Worked in coordination with Findlay Market and Keep Cincinnati Beautiful to
clean up the local community
 Camp for Courageous Kids- Spring Break 2013
 Leadership Lake County- August 2010-May 2011
o Organized and implemented a service project called the S.S. Kids Project
Honors Affiliations and Leadership
 Relay for Life/Colleges against Cancer- August 2012-present
o Survivor and Caregiver Committee 2013 and 2014
o Great American Smoke-Out 2013
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o Team Relations 2012
o Paint the Campus Pink and Purple 2012
o Relay for Life 2013 and 2014
Dean’s List (University of Cincinnati 2012, 2013, 2014)
Valedictorian (RHS Class of 2012)
Varsity Fast Pitch Captain 2011-2012
National Honor Society- March 2011-June 2012
Key Club-August 2008-August 2010
o Kick it for Cancer 2009
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