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Unfortunately the analysis part is handled by a bioinformatics programmer. I'm about to enroll in a short course to handle bioinformatics data so I can do analysis. I am producing data but the PIs involved try to limit authors to people who have contributed intellectually or financial resources such as grant money and the whole thing seems pretty off to me. I haven't explicitly told me PI I'd like to get on a paper but that's an excellent idea. I'll bring it up since I don't see the harm in asking at this point

There's 3 faculty members with work that interests me, but overall I'm a little on the fence with that program since I feel stronger towards others. I haven't tried doing this yet, but I'm thinking of reaching out to faculty regarding their research to help me make my decision on whether to apply.

Thanks! Publications have always eluded me. The bench work/data produced I do now as a research tech gets into papers but my name doesn't end up on it as an author. Working in a large lab has its perks and drawbacks

Here's a link to a shared Google Sheets list of schools in the life sciences that don't require GRE - fair amount of neuro programs listed https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MYcxZMhf97H5Uxr2Y7XndHn6eEC5oO8XWQi2PU5jLxQ/edit#gid=0

Undergrad/Grad Institution: University of Nevada, RenoMajor(s): B.A. Philosophy, B.S./M.S. BiotechnologyMinor(s): Business AdministrationGPA in Major: B.S./M.S. STEM GPA 3.24Overall GPA: 3.00 (undergrad), 3.76 (grad Masters)Type of Student: Domestic, male, LatinoGRE Scores (revised/old version): N/A - applying to programs that don't require itResearch Experience: Combined Bachelors/Masters 2.5 years lab research genotyping plants (including summer undergrad research w/poster presentation, masters symposium talk), R&D industry job researching infectious pathogensAwards/Honors/Recognitions: Undergrad summer poster presentation award, summer research awardPertinent Activities or Jobs: TA for senior chemical engineering capstone course teaching protein purification in partnership with Genentech, 3 years industry experience including 2 startups (1.5 years on R&D team working on diagnostic device for infectious disease detection), currently research tech in renown gene therapy lab at Fred Hutch Cancer Research CenterAny Miscellaneous Accomplishments that Might Help: Special Bonus Points: Close with my PI/grad program adviser, completed 1st year grad classes, 1st gen Latino student, board member of inaugural People of Color group for grad students and lab research techs at Fred HutchAny Other Info That Shows Up On Your App and Might Matter: Poor undergrad GPA from working multiple jobs to support myself throughout undergrad that led to burnout, changed majors many times due to disinterest in certain fields, completed B.A. Philosophy then took 6 months off to work before returning to complete B.S./M.S. Biotechnology, grades improved during Masters when only working exclusively on school work and researchApplying to Where:U of Washington - Molecular and Cellular Biology UC Santa Cruz - Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology UC Santa Barbara - Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology U of Arizona - Biological and Biomedical Sciences City University of New York (CUNY) - Biology Indiana University - Cell, Molecular and Cancer Biology U of Minnesota - Microbiology Immunology and Cancer Biology Temple University - Biomedical Sciences U of Maryland, Baltimore - Molecular Microbiology and Immunology Despite my GPA, hoping these schools are in reach. Counting on my LORs, SOP, and lab experience to get me in. Good luck to everyone!!