1. Blanka Hodur
254-C Cantrill Drive, Davis, CA 95618  (916)934-9466  bmhodur@ucdavis.edu
Objective: To utilize and adeptly expand on my laboratory skills through a research
position at UC Davis Medical Center
Education: Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Chemistry
University of California, Davis
Expected Graduation Date: June 2015
GPA 3.95
Lab Experience
Undergraduate Research for the Shaw Research Group
Department of Chemistry, UC Davis
7/14-Current
 Working in a team based environment on the synthesis of molecular switches to
be used as MRI contrasting agents
Laboratory Skills
 Set up and run reactions, handle air-sensitive chemicals, various methods of
work-up
 Thin layer chromatography and flash column chromatography
 Microwave synthesis
 Obtain/interpret NMR (1H, 13C, H-H gCosy), infrared, and mass spectra (Q-trap)
 Experience using Teledyne Isco CombiFlash flash chromatography system
Summary of Qualifications
 Familiar with general organic synthesis lab procedures
 Completed Drug Design Project that applied computational strategies to design a
new drug based on a drug family (the project utilized software primarily from the
OpenEye suite)
 Dedicated to professionalism and high-quality work, punctual, cooperative
 Recognized numerous times for academic excellence; Dean’s List, Gencorp
National Merit Award, Regents Scholarship
Work Experience
Teaching Assistant, UC Davis, Davis, CA 10/15-Current
Caller II, Telephone Outreach Program, Davis, CA 11/12 – 6/15
 Work as a front-line customer service representative, making calls on behalf of
the university and the colleges and schools in order to build long-lasting public
trust, understanding and support for the university.
 Received 2013 Caller of the Year Award
College 9/10 Dining Hall, Santa Cruz, CA 1/12-6/12
References and contacts available upon request
Interests
 Running, biking, dogs, Big Bang Theory (not the science, the TV show)