Samuel A.

Gum
samuelagum@gmail.com
51 S. Minnequa Avenue
Canton PA, 17724
(814) 769-3067
Objective: Seeking position with Regeneron as Research Assocation – IV

Education

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Nutritional Science, B.S., Biology Minor
Expected Graduation: August 2010

Professional Experience

Population Genetics Lab Technician June 07’ to June 10’

Department of Entomology , Pennsylvania State University

 Employed laboratory techniques of DNA extraction, PCR, mtDNA sequencing, and microsatellite
fragment analysis
 Managed and update bioinformatics databases
 Prepared and conducted Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
 Developed and implemented a fine-scale geographic study of fruit flies from Mexico to determine
population structure, host association, and migration rates
 Tested statistical anslyses of microsatellite (SSRs) fragments using HWE, linkage disquilibrium, f-
statistics, STRUCTURE, Distruct, and Clump

Publications

 Gum S.A., McPheron B.A., Ruiz R., Aluja M., Pinero J., (in progress); New insights from fine-scale spatial
and host association population structure analyses in Anastrepha oblique (Dipera: Tephritidae) from the
Mexican state of Veracruz.
 Gum S.A. (2010); Postsurgical effects of bariatric surgery on bone density. Revealed that malabsorptive
bariatric surgery causes an increased risk of osteoporosis in a review of recent literature
 Gum S.A. (2010); A Bite Outta Philadelphia: The Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793. PA Center of the Book

Professional Memberships

Alpha Chi Sigma, Nu Chapter, Professional Chemistry Fraternity

 Participated in THON canning to raise money for children with cancer

 Collaborated with Make-A-Wish Foundation to help children be a “scientist for a day”
 Planned and participated in blood drives for the Red Cross
 Organized community outreach events

Employment History

Lab Technician PSU, Dept. of Entomology, University Park, PA June 07’ to June 10’
Museum Security/Docent All-sports Museum, University Park, PA Aug. ’06 to May ‘07
Night Manger/Cashier D & H Keystone Market, Canton, PA June 04’ to Sept. ‘06