Undergrad Institution: Top 20 Research School, Well known liberal arts collegeMajor(s): BiologyMinor(s): ChemistryGPA in Major: 3.17Overall GPA: 3.2Position in Class: AverageType of Student: Domestic, White, MaleGRE Scores (revised/old version):Q:165(95%)V:167(93%)W:5(93%)B: Not TakingResearch Experience: 2 Years of endocrinology research at my undergrad, attempted honors thesis in this lab, worked with radioimmunoassays, gel chromatography, 1 semester of genetics research at my undergrad, worked with PCR, laddering and localization assays, yeast two hybrid screens, 1 year of delineating the pathophysiology of a genetic disorder and developing novel therapies at the National Institutes of Health, run a transgenic mouse colony, conduct western blots, viral copy number analysis, cDNA/qPCR work, design and grow plasmid for use in our viral therapy, enzyme expression analysis. Will have presented at a conference, and be coauthored on two papers by the end of this fellowship with the NIH, this is all backed up in the LOR from my senior investigator there. Awards/Honors/Recognitions: Howard Hughes Medical Institute research grant Freshman semester: Intramural Research Training Award, National Institutes of HealthPertinent Activities or Jobs: Organic Chemistry TA for a semester, Resident Assistant for a year, Ranger at a High adventure base for a summer, Vice President of my schools outdoors clubAny Miscellaneous Accomplishments that Might Help:Special Bonus Points: Solid letter of recommendation from well known researcher from the NIH, also generally good overall letters from my mentors at the undergrad university. Any Other Info That Shows Up On Your App and Might Matter: Visiting Seattle and will be interviewing with 2 co-directors of program from the programs I am interested there. Doing this to show my interest, ask how I can improve my application, and generally put myself on their radars before applications are due. Applying to Where:U of Washington Genome Science/Molecular Medicine(unquestionably top choice)
Columbia Genetics
Chicago Genetics
OHSU Genetics
UC Davis Genetics
Rochester Genetics
Any thoughts, specifically on U of Washington? I am banking hard on solid research experience with papers written and showing interest/enthusiasm in the faculty/school to help me out some.
Thank for any help/advice you can give!