George P. Burdell
12345 Georgia Tech Station, Atlanta, GA 30332 · gburdell1@gatech.edu · (123) 456-7890
Education
Georgia Tech
Candidate for Bachelor of Science in Biology, Research Option
Spanish Minor, Certificate in Biopsychology
Atlanta, GA
Expected May 2015
GPA: 3.84/4.00
Research Experience
Research Assistant
Edward Botchwey Lab, Georgia Tech School of Biomedical Engineering
 Established a role for dysregulated sphingolipid metabolism in myeloid cell
activation in sickle cell disease
Atlanta, GA
01.2013 – 11.2014
Research Assistant
Alex Paredez Lab, University of Washington Department of Biology
 Designed and generated constructs to interrogate a role for WHAC in antigen
variation
Seattle, WA
06.2014 – 08.2014
Publications

Awojoodu AO, Keegan PM, Burdell GP, et al. Acid sphingomyelinase is activated in sickle cell
erythrocytes and contributes to inflammatory microparticle generation in sickle cell disease. Blood.
2014 Sep 18;124(12):1941-50
Skills
Instrumentation: Aseptic technique, cell culture (THP-1 monocytes, HUVECs), flow cytometry,
immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, mouse necropsy, gel electrophoresis, PCR
Biology: Experimental design, biostatistics, genetics, cell structure and physiology, microbiology, immunology,
nervous system structure and function, sensation and perception, cognition, human development
Software: ImageJ, Cyflogic, programming using Python and Jython, Minitab
Spoken Languages: English (native), Spanish (proficient)
Communication: Scientific blog writing, copy editing, grammar and language, proofreading and revising,
confident speaking to large groups, teaching
Leadership: Empathetic and sensitive to emotions of others, ability to work independently and in groups,
strong attention to detail, systematize tasks by priority, maintain clean work environment
Work Experience
Intellimedix
Intern
 Generate and proof company content; manage online presence (social media,
blog posts, company website)
Atlanta, GA
10.2014 - present
Georgia Tech Admission Office
Student Assistant
 Represent Georgia Tech to prospective students through interaction by phone
and email
Atlanta, GA
08.2013 - present
Georgia Tech School of Biology
Teaching Assistant
 Designed lessons, facilitated student design and execution of experiments in an
inquiry-based lab setting, and graded assignments
Atlanta, GA
08.2013 – 12.2013
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
FUN Program Intern
 Trained students in the Fernbank Ultimate Naturalist Program to man
educational museum carts and interact with guests
Atlanta, GA
06.2012 – 08.2012
Presentations

Awojoodu AO, Keegan PM, Burdell GP, et al. “Dysregulated Sphingolipid Metabolism in Sickled
Erythrocytes and Pro-Inflammatory Microparticle Generation”, BMES Annual Meeting, October 24, 2014,
San Antonio, TX (oral)

Burdell GP, Hardin W, Paredez A. “Investigating the Interaction between WHAC and variant-specific
surface proteins in Giardia,” Summer Research Symposium, University of Washington, August 20, 2014
(poster)

Burdell GP, Awojoodu AO, Botchwey EA. “Myeloid Cell Activation in Sickle Cell Disease: The Role of
Dysregulated Sphingolipid Metabolism in the Disease State,” Emory University Laney Graduate School
STEM Research and Career Symposium, Georgia Tech, March 28, 2014, Atlanta, GA (poster)

Burdell GP, Awojoodu AO, Botchwey EA. “Myeloid Cell Activation in Sickle Cell Disease: The Role of
Dysregulated Sphingolipid Metabolism in the Disease State,” Undergraduate Research Kaleidoscope,
Georgia Tech, March 6, 2014, Atlanta, GA (oral)
Honors

2014 PURA Travel Award Recipient: For outstanding undergraduate students conducting research with
a Georgia Tech faculty member that have been accepted for presentation at a professional conference

2014 Amgen Scholar at the University of Washington: One of 25 undergraduate students in the US
chosen to participate in a 9 week summer research program at the University of Washington

2014 Cherry Emerson Award: This award is given annually to a junior or senior in the School of Biology
in recognition of a significant contribution to science through their undergraduate research

2013 Petit Scholar: One of 15 students chosen from universities in the Atlanta area to complete
independent research in the Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience for a full year
Involvement
Undergraduate Reviewer for The Tower
 Review articles submitted to the Tower and select those fit for publication
Georgia Tech
08.2014 – present
GT 1000 Team Leader
 Facilitate freshmen’s transition to college by participation in class activities and
discussions
Georgia Tech
08.2014 – 12.2014
Science Society V.P. Communication
 Worked with Dr. Jennifer Leavey to establish an organization linking the
disciplines in the College of Sciences
Georgia Tech
03.2013 – 12.2013
MOVE Medical Assistance Volunteer
 Participation in a variety service projects, primarily sorting medical supplies at
MedShare Atlanta
Georgia Tech
08.2012 – present