Sunwoo Kwon
8465 Regents Road APT#145  San Diego, CA 92122  U.S. (310) 990-2429  [email protected]  www.snl.salk.edu/~kwsunwoo/
EDUCATION
University of California, San Diego – La Jolla, CA, U.S.A.
Degree expected June 2015
Biology, M.S.
University of California, San Diego – La Jolla, CA, U.S.A.
September 2012
Cell Biology & Biochemistry, B.S.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
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Able to use MATLAB for experimental set ups and data analysis for psychophysical experiments, stimulus presentation, and other
necessary uses for current vision science research projects.
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Well-rounded in both team and self-directed settings through leadership and communication
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Ability to effectively apply analytical skills and cost-effectively resolve challenging issues
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Adaptable and fluent in Korean and English through international residencies and work experiences in both environment.
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Various research experiences in the field of entomology, behavioral Science, applied life Science in regards with agriculture,
analytical chemistry in the field of toxicology, cardiovascular stem cell research, and psychophysics in regards with vision science.
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Obtained HIPAA Certification from Kaiser Permanante Hospital, CA, U.S.A. and Food Risk Assessment Certification by KFDA
RESEARCH &WORK EXPERIENCE
University of California, San Diego (UCSD) – Lab TA/Instructor
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Jan 2015 – March 2015
Will instruct respective students about experimental techniques used in molecular biology and biochemistry, such as gel
electrophoresis, chromatography purification, western blot, southern blot, and ELISA, for 3 months in a lab and be
responsible for 20+ undergraduate students.
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Will be in charge of the lab course with professor’s support and supervision.
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Will personally oversee each student’s lab work and critique comprehensive lab reports for each lab assignments.
Vision Center Laboratory, Center for the Neurobiology of Vision, Salk Institute – Graduate student Sept 2012 - Present
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Continuously working with Dr. Thomas Albright and Dr. Sergei Gepshtein with focus in vision science using psychophysical
methods to understand the center-surround interactions in the visual system.
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Started writing a manuscript with Dr. Albright, Dr. Gepshtein, and Dr. Saveliev for publication on the concept behind
inhibition-stabilized networks using psychophysical methods.
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Attended and presented his poster with the latest research findings at the Vision Science Society Conference in May, 2014.
Pesticide Chemistry and Toxicology Lab, CALS, Seoul National University – Researcher
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December 2011
Attended workshop/research regarding the usage and analysis through HPLC, LC-MS/MS, and GC in the area of mass
spectrometry under the Professor & Vice Dean of Student Affairs of CALS, Jung Han Kim.
Cardiovascular Stem Cell Laboratory, Seoul National University Hospital – Researcher
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Jun 2010 - Sept 2010
Worked full time intern / student researcher at the Cardiovascular Stem Cell Research Laboratory, the Division of
Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital under the Assistant Professor Jin Hur.
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Participated in the Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Blood Cells & Stem Cell Growth Research Project regarding hPBMC.
Pesticide Chemistry and Toxicology Lab, CALS, Seoul National University – Researcher
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May 2009 - Dec 2009
Worked full time intern / research associate & assistant at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University,
under the Professor & Vice Dean of Student Affairs of CALS, Jung Han Kim.
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Participated in the field research, symposiums, international conferences, workshops, and provided research support to current
Master Degree Students and Ph. D researchers.
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Provided assistance and directed the program coordination for Food Risk & Assessment Education sponsored by KFDA.
Interpreted and translated research papers and research presentations to English.
Asia Society Korea Center, Lotte Hotel –Research & Program Associate – Seoul, Korea
May 2008 - Dec 2008
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Leveraged communications with various foreign embassies, ministries, and corporations in Seoul and ASKC.
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Expanded memberships of ASKC, a non-governmental organization worldwide, to 900 members in Korea.
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Engaged and in charge of program coordination and organization of various events in cooperation with other organizations.
Underwood Laboratory of Entomology, CSULB – Student Researcher – Long Beach, CA
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Jun 2005 - Jun 2007
Engaged in personal research of biotic & abiotic factors on the influence of behavior of argentine ants under the Associate
Professor Dessie L. Underwood at the Entomology and Ecology Lab, Biological Sciences, California State University, Long Beach.
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Continued to participate in field research & workshops offered by CSULB and Professor Underwood.
MUSIC
Private Violin Lesson Teacher – Palos Verdes Estates, CA & La Jolla, CA
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Sept 2006 - Present
Received violin lessons from Brenda van der Merwe of Boston Philharmonic (2001-2003) and Yu-Tong Sharp of LA
Philharmonic/Pacific Symphony (2003-2007).
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Taught private violin lessons for over 60 students from beginner’s level to advanced level for all ages (5-40 yrs old)
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Performed for private functions, such as weddings, church events, house parties, holiday parties, etc.
Majestics String Quartet – Lead Violinist – La Jolla, CA
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Sept 2005 – June 2012
Founded and directed the string quartet as the lead violinist in numerous events sponsored by museums, public institutions,
hospitals, auctions, specific interest groups, professional orchestras, parties, etc.
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Continued to provide music to local residents and other institutions.
La Jolla Symphony & Chorus – Lead Baritone – La Jolla, CA
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Sang as a lead baritone as a soothsayer for choral, orchestral piece “L’Enfance du Christ” by Hector Berlioz.
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Sang as a lead baritone for “Kyrie” by Beethoven.
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Sang as a baritone for “Stabat Mater” by Karol Szymanowski.
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Sang as a baritone for “War Requiem” by Benjamin Britten.
Carnegie Hall, John Rutter’s Premier - Baritone
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April 2nd, 2007
Selected as one of the baritones for John Rutter’s choral concert to sing “Magnificat” at the Carnegie Hall, NYC with the composer
John Rutter as the conductor for the very first time.
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2007 & 2010
Spent four days rehearsing with the composer as the vocal teacher with other singers.