Jae Jung

Jae Jung

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Healthcare Provider | Researcher | Entrepreneur

  • Education

    • Tufts University

      2021 - 2025
      Doctor of Dental Medicine Dentistry

      Activities and Societies: Periodontology Study Club, American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), American Dental Education Association (ADEA), American Student Dental Association (ASDA), Tufts Dental Aesthetics Society, Hispanic Student Dental Association (HSDA), Run DMD TUSDM is recognized as the top-ranked institution in the US, boasting a 5% acceptance rate. Its primary objective is to deliver outstanding pre-clinical and clinical dental training, aimed at developing skilled and ethical clinicians.

    • Brandeis University

      2015 - 2016
      Nueroscience (MS) Nuerodegenerative disease and computational analysis

      Activities and Societies: Researched how sleep researchers can computationally analyze the neuronal circuitry of circadian rhythm in Drosophila more efficiently SPROUT awardee 2016• Awarded $15,000 to develop a novel way to record circadian rhythm in Drosophila. • Team Leader/Founder of FlyBox

    • Tufts University School of Medicine

      2019 - 2020
      Master's degree Biomedical Sciences, General

      Activities and Societies: Thesis: The Accuracy of Digital vs. Conventional Impressions and Their Effects on Clinical Outcomes The program concentrated on biomedical sciences and research training, which mirrors the first-year curriculum of Tufts Medical School

    • Brandeis University

      2011 - 2015
      Biology (BS), Health: Science, Society, and Policy (BS) Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, and Health Science

      Activities and Societies: Surfing Club (President), Brandeis Asian American Student Association, Dance Marathon Department of Biology Research Excellence Awardee Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

  • Experience

    • Brandeis University

      Sept 2011 - Apr 2017
      Research Assistant

      • Michael Rosbash Lab, a Nobel Laureate in Medicine• Researched the mechanism of post-mating switch in circadian rhythm using optogenetics and calcium reporter, CaLexA• Designed a new paradigm that allows monitoring of both behavior and neuronal activity simultaneously • Hired and trained multiple undergraduatesTECHNIQUES AND SKILLS• Proficient in Drosophila genetics, husbandry, and monitoring locomotor activity and sleep of Drosophila • Utilization of optogenetics to specifically stimulate subsets of neurons • Real-time monitoring of neuronal activity in vivo (through GCaMP). • Imaging of neuronal connections in the Drosophila brains using GRASP • Familiar with protein extraction and western blots as well as RNA extraction and amplification.• Proficient with standard laboratory protocols and techniques• Competent in MatLab, Microsoft Office, Arduino, Autodesk Fusion 360, Photoshop, and electronics. Show less

    • Flybox

      May 2015 - Nov 2023
      Team Leader/Founder

      *** Independent product development in progress ***• Flybox is an all-in-one behavior monitoring system that allows researchers to save time and money while increasing data quality (Patent in review)• Designed and tested various prototypes using CAD programs, 3D printers, and other technologies (self-taught cadding and coding)• Managed multiple collaborators and team members to brainstorm and translate ideas to results• Created a detailed timeline to make sure product is developed on schedule• Performed thorough research on the market, competitors, and customers to construct the viable business model• Facilitated clear communication and good teamwork among collaborators Show less

    • Tufts University School of Dental Medicine

      Jul 2017 - now

      • Facial Animation Lab• Taking dynamic and static images of facial paralysis patient's facial movements to analyze the difference between normal facial movements and patient's.

      • DMD Candidate

        Jul 2021 - now
      • Clinical Research Associate

        Jul 2017 - Nov 2023
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • OSHA Course Certificate

      Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
      Aug 2022
    • CPR & AED

      American Heart Association
      Sept 2023
    • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)

      American Heart Association
      Jun 2021
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Friendly Visitor

      Issued by FriendshipWorks on Jul 2017
      FriendshipWorksAssociated with Jae Jung