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Andrew Van Horn

Andrew Van Horn

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Incoming PhD Student @ UC Berkeley | Molecular & Cell Biology

  • Education

    • West Linn High School

      2017 - 2021

    • Kenyon College

      2021 - 2025
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Molecular Biology Major

      GPA: 3.96/4.00 (Merit List - All Semesters)Honors Thesis: Identification of Novel Multidrug Resistance Breakers in 𝘌𝘴𝘀𝘩𝘦𝘳π˜ͺ𝘀𝘩π˜ͺ𝘒 𝘀𝘰𝘭π˜ͺ K-12

    • University of California, Berkeley

      2025 - 2031
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Molecular & Cell Biology

    • UCL

      2024 - 2024
      Visiting Student Infection and Immunity

      GPA: 4.00/4.00 (US equivalent)

  • Experience

    • Kenyon College

      Aug 2022 - now

      Designed and executed short-term evolution experiments using flow Cytometry to study the biochemical conditions of multidrug efflux pump selection. Identified molecules which can potentiate and strengthen clinical antibiotics (PMID: 38289137). Part-time during academic year and a full-time summer (2022). Tutored students in various courses such as multivariate data analysis using R and an introductory molecular biology course. Organized review sessions, individual meetings, and held regular office hours.

      • Undergraduate Researcher / Flow Cytometry Team Lead in Dr. Joan L. Slonczewski's Bacteria Lab

        Aug 2021 - now

      • Lead Tutor @ Kenyon College Math & Science Skills Center

        Aug 2022 - now

    • Oregon Health & Science University

      Jun 2023 - Aug 2024
      PVARF and LFA Fellow in Dr. Ruth J. Napier's Autoimmunity Lab

      Investigated the relationship between autoimmunity and fungal pathogenesis utilizing in vitro infection models. Two full-time summers (2023 and 2024) funded by the Portland VA Research Foundation (PVARF) and Lupus Foundation of America (LFA).

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Oregon State Seal of Biliteracy - Spanish

      State of Oregon
      Jan 2021

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Andrew Van Horn
      Phi Beta Kappa Beta of Ohio May 2025 National honor society recognizing accomplishment of both breadth and depth in the arts and sciences.
    • Awarded to Andrew Van Horn
      Outstanding Mentorship Award Kenyon College Apr 2025
    • Awarded to Andrew Van Horn
      Sigma Xi Kenyon-Denison University Chapter Feb 2025 National scientific research honor society.
    • Awarded to Andrew Van Horn
      Choose Rheumatology Scholarship Rheumatology Research Foundation Aug 2024 Travel Award for 2024 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Convergence conference Washington DC (November 14-19, 2024).
    • Awarded to Andrew Van Horn
      Gina M. Finzi Memorial Student Summer Fellowship Lupus Foundation of America Apr 2024
    • Awarded to Andrew Van Horn
      Portland VA Research Foundation (PVARF) Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Portland VA Research Foundation Mar 2024 This program offers opportunities for undergraduate students to gain hands-on experience in laboratories and research activities at the VA Portland Health Care System. Funding to return for second summer in Dr. Napier's lab.
    • Awarded to Andrew Van Horn
      Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation Mar 2023 National merit award for exceptional promise in STEM careers.
    • Awarded to Andrew Van Horn
      Portland VA Research Foundation (PVARF) Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Portland VA Research Foundation Mar 2023 This program offers opportunities for undergraduate students to gain hands-on experience in laboratories and research activities at the VA Portland Health Care System.
    • Awarded to Andrew Van Horn
      Kenyon Summer Science Scholarship Kenyon College Mar 2022 The Kenyon Summer Science Scholars program provides opportunities for students to work in close collaboration with faculty mentors in natural science disciplines as full participants in the processes of creating a research plan, executing a research project, and preparing results for presentation in a public forum.
    • Awarded to Andrew Van Horn
      Kenyon Promise Scholarship Kenyon College Dec 2021 Kenyon Promise Scholarships are awarded to students who show promise for extraordinary academic achievement.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • K-STEM, Mentor

      Issued by Kenyon College on Aug 2022
      Kenyon CollegeAssociated with Andrew Van Horn

    • Biology Students Advisory Group, Member

      Issued by Kenyon College on Aug 2023
      Kenyon CollegeAssociated with Andrew Van Horn