Ann Truong

Experience

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  UCSD Saltman Quarterly

  Sept 2019 - Jun 2020

  Publicity Committee Member

  - Responsible for running the organization's social media pages as well as distributing quarterly journals around campus- Having won multiple national awards, Saltman Quarterly is the most premiere undergraduate-run biology journal on campus

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  UCSD Biological Sciences Student Association (BSSA)

  Sept 2019 - Jun 2020

  Personal Development Committee Member

  - Attend meetings weekly to discuss and plan major career-oriented events for 500+ organization members every quarter- Some past events include resume-building workshops, mock interview sessions, and the annual Life Science Conferences

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  UCSD Vietnamese Student Association

  Nov 2019 - Jun 2023

  - Organized, structured, and led the organization with more than 200+ general members during meetings- Spearheaded all cabinet activities of 20+ people, including weekly meetings and ensuring the well-being of those on the leadership team, along with overseeing and leading the intern cohort of 10 people- Represented the organization at the Union of Vietnamese Student Associations (UVSA) and annual student-run Tet (Lunar New Year) Festival in Orange County - Organized, spearheaded, and rebranded the annual High School Conference for high school students with a brand new workshop format and mentorship system to accommodate for the COVID-19 pandemic- Oversaw the organization’s participation in school-wide events, such as the annual Asian Night Market- Scheduled and led “study jams” sessions twice a quarter with over 30+ members in attendance - Organized and spearheaded bi-monthly online GBMs and aftersocials with over 50 members in attendance- Oversaw the ACE Program that involved pairing over 100 general members into “bigs and littles” while redesigning it tofit the online format and planning 3+ bonding activities over the course of a week- Developed and executed all Welcome Week events for the organization, with some events gaining over 100 members - Responsible for attending all general body meetings and help plan all major events, including but not limited to, after-socials and other organization events- Helped set up and manage event pages- Experienced with working in a team to plan, execute, and lead events for over 50 people

  • Co-President

    Jun 2022 - Jun 2023

  • Outreach Coordinator

    Jun 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Co-Social Chair

    Jun 2020 - Jun 2021

  • Intern

    Nov 2019 - Jun 2020
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  UC San Diego Health

  Dec 2020 - Sept 2021

  Emergency Medicine Research Associate | FMP (EMRAP)

  - Constructed a thorough literature review regarding the effects of COVID-19 on the cardiovascular system and presented a research poster at the UCSD 2021 Online Undergraduate Research Symposium (OURS).- Critically assessed and synthesized the quality of 60+ published medical articles on COVID-19 and cardiology, contributing to the ongoing, novel research at the current moment.- Closely interviewed patients with end-stage organ failure (such as end-stage cancer, heart failure, and COPD) and evaluated 30-50 patient charts in the ED biweekly for palliative care clinical study eligibility, using REDCap for data.- Built strong patient rapport through empathetic interviews, ensuring optimal patient understanding of study goals and addressing concerns with compassion, enhancing patient cooperation and study integrity. Show less

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  UC San Diego Health - Moores Cancer Center

  Sept 2021 - Jul 2024

  - Learned and performed various molecular laboratory techniques under Dr. Rosa Fontana, including data collection, gel electrophoresis/PCR, gelatin coating, bacterial transformation, Western blots, and extracellular matrix degradation assays.- Devised and implemented intricate experimental designs, employing techniques such as cell culture, degradation quantification, microscopy, and more to investigate cancer progression in cell lines.- Collaborated closely with mentors to analyze and interpret experimental data, contributing to research development and advancing the understanding of cancer metastasis mechanisms.- Authored and defended a 90-page comprehensive thesis on ECM degradation and invadopodia formation.Presented independent research at BUMMP Annual Student Symposium (BASS) and UCSD Biology Annual Student Research Showcase. Show less

  • Graduate Student Researcher | Yang Lab

    Jun 2023 - Jul 2024

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant | Yang Lab

    Sept 2021 - Jun 2023
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  UC San Diego Health

  Nov 2021 - Sept 2023

  Communications Intern

  - Managed over 100 weekly emails, enhancing communication efficiency between 30+ faculty members, surgeons, and administrative staff while streamlining communication workflows and compiling critical information.- Coordinated with 3+ departments and 30+ faculty members and surgeons to gather and synthesize data for the Annual Report, contributing to the production of a comprehensive 50-page report used for patient and donor engagement.- Conducted 10+ in-depth interviews with surgical residents and department members, crafting monthly posts that highlighted the “human” side of medicine and increased department social media engagement. Show less

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  Center on Gender Equity and Health at UC San Diego

  Feb 2024 - Jun 2024

  Graduate Student Researcher

  - Participated in a team of student researchers in developing and executing a scoping review on social norms and adolescent health outcomes, with a focus on sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.- Systematically reviewed and synthesized scientific and gray literature, including title, abstract, and full-text reviews, to extract and organize relevant data.- Collaborated with global and country-based social norms researchers, implementers, and policymakers to ensure the review findings were accessible and actionable for program recommendations.- Worked closely with the research team to develop and refine data synthesis methods, ensuring the accuracy and clarity of the scoping review, and contributing to research presentations and reports. Show less

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  PainCare of San Diego, AMC

  Oct 2024 - Mar 2025

  Clinical Assistant

  - Performed front desk responsibilities including answering phones, patient check-in, appointment scheduling, and collecting upfront payments, maintaining an efficient environment in a high-volume pain management clinic.- Roomed patients, recorded vitals, conducted drug screenings, and assisted with pre-op and post-op preparation for procedures such as injections and nerve blocks.- Managed administrative and clinical tasks including chart preparation, scanning/faxing, maintaining sanitized exam rooms and clinic areas, laundering linens, and supporting day-to-day office operations with optimal attention to detail. Show less