1. Chinasa S. Anokwuru
1109 S Pleasant Valley Rd Apt 635B | Austin, TX 78741
713-550-7563 | Chinasa.anokwuru@utexas.edu
EDUCATION
The University of Texas at Austin, Austin,TX; GPA=3.4 August 2014--December 2016
 Bachelor of Science and Arts in Biology and French
 Bachelors of Arts in African and African Diaspora Studies
 Certificates: Bridging Disciplines Program in Social Inequality, Health &Policy. Concentration in Pubic Health
 College of Natural Sciences Aspire Awards Nominee 2016
 Professional Membership: i) American Medical Student Association ii) The International Dean’s List Society
 iii)UT-Research Student Advisory Council Member 2015-2016
Houston Community College(HCC), Honors College—Houston,TX January 2012 --May 2014
 Associate of Science in Biology
 Minor: French; GPA = 3.89
 Study Abroad London, England. Spring 2014
 Honors Include: i) Honors Scholar (Merit Free tuition).ii) Dean’s List. Recipient of the National Science Foundation
Scholarship. ($4,000). iii) Texas—Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Scholarship (2,500). V) All-USA Academic
Team Nominee 2014. Vi) Nominated for Who’s Who Amongst Scholars in American Universities and College.
CLINICALEXPERIENCES
Community Health Center of Lubbock, Lubbock, TX July 2016-August 2016
Shadowee, Dr. Varma OB/GYN office
UT-Health Science San Antonio Cancer Therapy and Research Center, San Antonio Texas June 2016-July 2016
Shadowee, Dr. Kaklamani’sOncology Office
The Dell’s Children Medical Center February 2015-July 2015
Volunteer, Rehab Outpatient unit
EXPERIENCE
Alliance for African-American Health Central Texas, Austin, TX June 2016 – Present
Intern
• Presented information about breast care and Breast cancer in the Austin community.
• Recruited qualifying African-American women for free/ low cost Mammogram screenings
• Distributed information about accessible health facilities for low income African-American to 100+ people.
Texas Tech University Obesity Research Cluster, Lubbock, TX July 2016 – August 2016
Community Nutrition Intern (Dr. Wilna Oldewage-Theron’s team)
• Conducted qualitative nutrition study at Lubbock’s senior center
• Asked seniors questions about theircurrent nutrition status,access to food and food security
• Participated in administering case study reports,detailing nutrition habits of seniors throughout theirlifetime.
Laboratory Science Nutrition Intern ( Dr. Naima Moustaid-Moussa).
• Investigated the biochemical mechanism of Renin-Angiotensin in obese cells
• Researched the link between RAS, obesity and autophagy
• Employed laboratory techniques,including RT PCR, cDNA extraction and gene expression to find the link between RAS and
increased ER stress using CHOP and GAPDH biomarkers.
Institute of Urban Research Policy and Analysis—Austin, TX May 2016—June2016
Intern
 Performed extensive academic research on the prevalence of low birth weight amongst Black mothers.
 Analyzed previous policy briefs for implemented past changes.
 Evaluated current Maternal Infant Outreach Program
Direct link Resources and Red Leaf International Women’s Hospital—Shanghai, China May 2015 --June 2015
Intern
 Conducted market survey on expats population living in Shanghai.
 Researched expats women’s proximity to maternal health clinic.
 Visited women’s hospital to determine how standards and technologies could be upgraded.
 Conducted market survey on expats population living in Shanghai.
 Yuanda Health Tower hospitaldistrict in Shanghai will be built using compiled health care access surveys in 2017.
HealthPark—Shanghai, China June 2015 – July 2015
Intern
 Performed market research on how to improve health care accessibility for Expats living in China.

2.  Advertised the company’s health insurance packages on China’s leading social media site-Wechat.
 Informed expats about Chinese Insurance packages.
UT-International Office, Austin, TX November 2014 – January 2015
International Orientation Assistant
 Performed various duties during Immigration Briefing & Check-In for international and exchange students.
 Organized activities and events for incoming international students.
CJH Bake Laboratory October 2013-- January 2014
 Taught 20+ fourth graders science as part of their extra-curricular activities
 Incorporated an innovative arts and design approach to teaching.
 Provided service to three schools in low-income neighborhoods
RESEARCH
Dell Pediatric Research Institute January 2016-Present
Student Researcher (deGraffenried’s Lab)
 Investigating if obesity up regulates a Multi-Drug Resistance gene—ABCG2 in patients with Triple Negative Breast Cancer
 Performed Tissue culture on Brest Cancer cells.
 Conducted Quantitative Polymerase-Chain Reactions.
The University of Texas at Austin-TX January 2015-May 2015
Student Researcher-- “Antibiotic Discovery and Function”
 Researching novel antibiotics-producing bacteria for treating patients in clinics and hospitals world wide
 Nominated for Undergraduate Research Summer Fellowship ($2500) August 2013--August 2014
The University of Saint Thomas-Houston TX
Student Researcher –“A Metagenomic Study of the Viral Populations Carried by Mosquitoes in the Houston Area.”
($6000 grant stipend)
 Collected and analyzed biological data to better understand the viral ecology associated with host mosquitoes.
 Conducted DNA extractions on captured mosquitoes (males, females and larvae).
 Checked the integrity and concentration of the mosquitoes’DNA using agarose gel electrophoresis.
 Performed mosquitoes and larval species identification using PCR.
RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS &COMPETITIONS
“Antibiotic Discovery and Function”
• Presentation:THE UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FORUM, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin TX. April17,
2015.
“A Metagenomic Study of the Viral Populations Carried by Mosquitoes in the Houston Area.”
 Presentation:THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE RESEARCH CONFERENCE AT HARVARD, Harvard University, Cambridge
MA. January 22-25, 2015.
 Presentation.GULF COAST UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM, Rice University, Houston TX, October 25th
2014.
 Competition. First Place. SECOND ANNUAL HOUSTON GLOBAL HEALTH COLLABORATIVE-Connect Conference
2014,Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. March 22-23 2014.
 Competition.First Place: HCC STEM SYMPOSIUM; HCC Southwest College:West Loop Center. March 28th 2014.
OTHER PRESENTATIONS
 National American University AnnualHealth fair, Project Breast Care. Austin TX. June25th 2016
 Juneteenth Health Fest, Project Breast CARE. Austin TX. June17th, 2016
ACTIVITIES & LEADERSHIP
 Internal Relations Officer—The Multi-Cultural Engagement Center(MEC) August 2016-Present
 Medical Resources Officer-American Medical Student Association August 2015- May 2016
 Central College chapter director, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society—Omega Sigma Chapter. May 2013-May 2014
 Volunteer at Urban Root Farms January 2016-Present
SKILLS
Technical /Computer Skills: Extensive PC based skills including Microsoft, Excel, Word and Power Point.
Cultural competency/International living experience: Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire, France, Greece, England
Languages: English, Igbo (Native), French (Intermediate), Chinese(Beginner)