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Joseph User

@josephuser20

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I build full-stack web applications and analyze cancer genomics data with Python and R.

United States

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At USC's Mooney Lab, I analyze TCGA breast cancer data, identifying 669 differentially expressed genes and using R, BEDTools, and VCFtools to process transcriptome and genotype datasets.

I've also built full-stack and front-end applications including The Café Log, Skincare Finder, and a React travel diary. As Lead Editor and Co-Web Lead for Dear Asian Youth USC, I led a five-person literature team, increased semesterly submissions by 22%, and improved website engagement by 10%.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Student Researcher

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Mooney Lab, USC

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Investigated TCGA data to identify differentially expressed genes in breast cancer, overlapping with a recent Nature study. Extracted and preprocessed transcriptome and genotype datasets using BEDTools and VCFtools, ran statistical analyses in R, and created data visualizations.

R Bedtools VCFtools Statistical Analysis Data Visualization Genomics

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Southern California

Bachelor of Science, Quantitative Biology

2021 - 2025

Grade: 3.69 / 4.0

Activities and societies: USC Dornsife Dean's List (Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025); Relevant Coursework: General Biology/Chemistry/Physics, Data Structures & Object Oriented Design, Algorithms, Computational Genome Analysis, Advanced Front-End/Back-End Web Development, Calculus III, Statistics, Introduction to Machine Learning in Biology, Statistical & Evolutionary Genetics, Applied Python

Pursued a Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Biology with a minor in Computer Programming, graduating Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.69/4.0. Recognized on the Dean's List for multiple semesters.