Annie Advising
School:
99 Sunset Blvd.
Houston, TX 77005
(713) 348-4060, aadv@rice.edu
Home:
155 Thompson St.
New York, NY 10027
Education
Rice University- Houston, TX
Bachelor of Arts Candidate, May 2014
Major: Psychology
Minor: Biochemistry & Cell Biology
GPA: 3.98
Science GPA: 3.62
MCAT Score: 33Q
Research Experience
Columbia University Medical Center
New York, NY
Hospital Lab Technician
August 2012
• Performed chemical, bacteriological, serological and microscopic procedures on human specimens.
• Interpreted laboratory results and shared findings with physicians and other clinical staff.
• Worked with lab team to identify areas for process improvement such as identification of patients. Helped implement
new priority identification system to reduce time specimens sit in queue.
Rice University
Houston, TX
Research Assistant, Beason Lab
May 2011 - August 2011
• Collected, pooled and analyzed data for study of the septin family of proteins in Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
• Performed Genomic DNA Preps, PCR, DNA transformations, Western blotting, gel electrophoresis, spectrometry,
fluorescence microscopy, and other experimental procedures.
• Co-authored journal article for national publication.
• Maintained detailed lab notes and assisted with lab upkeep.
Publications
Marchal, Jennie, Chris Kandy, and Annie Advising. “Biochemical and Crystallographic Analyses of a Portal Mutant.” Journal of
Biological Chemistry 12.8 (2009):12-18.
Clinical Experience
Ben Taub Hospital
Houston, TX
Medical Translator
June 2011-May 2012
 Communicated Spanish-speaking patients’ symptoms, thoughts, and questions in English to medical staff
 Translated medical results and plans of action from English to Spanish
 Volunteered over 100 hours over two years
New York Medical Center
New York, NY
Volunteer
May 2010-August 2010
 Shadowed doctors in various departments including: Obstetrics& Gynecology, Surgery, Pediatrics, and Dermatology
 Learned intricacies of different specialties and spoke with medical staff about my path towards medicine
 Observed for 100 hours over 3 months
Community Involvement
Alternative Spring Break 2012
Boulder Creek, CA
Site Leader/Volunteer
April 2011-March 2012
 Volunteered for one week during spring break in Boulder Creek, CA,
acting as a cabin leader for YMCA Camp Campbell outdoor science education camp for 5 th and 6th graders.
 Worked as a site leader for the trip coordinating the trip logistics, communication, fundraising, group selection, and
group training while working with third-party providers and sponsors.
Alternative Spring Break 2011
Thibodaux, LA
Volunteer
November 2010-March 2011
 Volunteered for one week with Habitat for Humanity in Thibodaux, LA
 Installed insulation for a home, learned about the mission of Habitat for Humanity, and created educational games for
children in local neighborhoods
 Educated the Rice community about the cause, fundraised over $1,000 dollars in support for our trip, and worked with
various constituents from the university, Habitat for Humanity & the community
Extracurricular Activities
Rice Pre-Medical Society
Houston, TX
Events Chair
March 2012 - Present
Member
September 2010 - Present
 Served as general member and Events Chair for student-led group that provides advice and educational support to
more than 200 pre-med students at Rice University.
• Planned and executed variety of special events including medical admissions panels and group socials.
• Led committee that organized fall visits to five medical schools across the country. Delegated tasks to committee
members, ran meetings, and ensured planning committee met deadlines.
Peer Academic Advising (PAA) Program
Houston, TX
Head PAA
April 2012 - Present
Member
January 2011 - Present
• Help plan events to encourage students to explore courses, investigate academic goals and implement plans to reach
those goals
• Met one on one with first-year students who wanted extra help making academic decisions throughout the semester
• Led an Academic Planning Session each semester, presenting material on graduation requirements, study abroad
deadlines and more
Awards
Rice President’s Honor Roll
2010-Present
 Recognized for outstanding academic achievement in every semester beginning with Fall 2010
Loewenstern Fellowship – Teaching in Guatemala
June 2012-July 2012
 Selected as a Rice University Loewenstern Fellow and will be volunteering for 6 weeks in the summer in Guatemala,
teaching English to children, working in the community, coordinating extracurricular activities, and immersing in the
culture.