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Amanda Luu

Amanda Luu

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Internal Medicine Resident

  • Education

    • Holy Cross Regional High School

      2009 - 2013
      High School Diploma High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

      Activities and Societies: Student Council Treasurer, Peer Tutoring, Jazz Band, Concert Band, Intramural Sports, Volunteer

    • University of North Florida

      2013 - 2017
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with Honors Biomedical Sciences

      Activities and Societies: Honors Program, Delta Gamma, Biomedical Pre-Professionals Club, UNF Pep-Band, Volunteer President's List 2017Dean's List 2013-2016Student Affairs International Learning Scholarship 2016Florida-Canada Linkage Institute Tuition Waiver Scholarship Recipient 2013-2017

    • Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine

      2020 - 2024
      Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - DO

    • Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine

      2019 - 2020
      Master of Science - MS

  • Experience

    • University of North Florida

      May 2015 - Aug 2017
      Research Assistant

      Research assistant in Dr. Matthew Gilg's ecological genetics research lab. Research responsibilities include: Polymerase Chain Reaction, Gel Electrophoresis, Hemocytometer and operating Thermocycler, Centrifuge, Vortexer, Pipette, Dissection Microscope and Light Microscope. Worked with C2C12 cells, N2A cells, green mussels and oysters.

    • Public Opinion Research Lab

      Jun 2015 - Apr 2017
      Interviewer

      Conducted public opinion research surveys over the phone about various topics such as national, state and local issues.

    • Mayo Clinic

      Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
      Intern

      Clinical Research Internship Study Program (CRISP) intern in the Apheresis Unit working on clinical research in blood transfusion. Areas of research include: Cell Saver technology, liver transplant transfusion and platelet transfusionPreceptor: Dr. Abba C. Zubair, MD/PhD

    • Mayo Clinic

      Aug 2017 - Jun 2019

      Investigated molecular motors in mice genetic knockout studies to discover the roles of these motors in glioblastoma cell mitosis and cell motility. Conducted time lapse measurements of glioblastoma invasion using ex vivo brain slice assays and genetically engineered mouse models of glioblastoma in order to develop effective treatment options.Principal Investigator: Dr. Steven Rosenfeld, MD/PhD Investigated whether adipocyte-mesenchymal stem cells can therapeutically target stem cell populations in glioblastoma using Apoptin as an anti-glioma agent. Assessed the effects of Apoptin on patient-derived glioblastoma cell lines and biochemically engineered Apoptin to be secreted from mesenchymal stem cells.Principal Investigator: Dr. Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, MD

      • Special Project Associate

        May 2018 - Jun 2019

      • Research Intern

        Aug 2017 - Jun 2018

    • PhysAssist Scribes, Inc

      Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
      Medical Scribe

      Medical scribe for emergency room doctors.

    • Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine

      Jul 2019 - May 2024
      Medical Student

    • Lenox Hill Hospital

      Jun 2024 - now
      Resident Physician

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Basic Life Support (BLS)

      American Heart Association
      May 2024

    • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Experienced Provider (ACLS)

      American Heart Association
      May 2024

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Vision Screener

      Issued by Vision is Priceless on Sept 2014
      Vision is PricelessAssociated with Amanda Luu

    • Emergency Room Volunteer

      Issued by St. Vincent's HealthCare on Apr 2015
      St. Vincent's HealthCareAssociated with Amanda Luu