Katie tarnutzer

As a recent graduate with a BA in ​Psychological & Brain Sciences from Boston ​University, I am eager to embark on a career ​in pharmaceutical, medical device, or ​biotechnology sales. My background ​combines strong writing skills with a solid ​foundation in scientific research, honed ​through my academic work and hands-on ​experience. I am passionate about leveraging ​my expertise to contribute effectively to the ​industry.

ABOUT

ME

I’m from Costa Mesa, CA, and I’ve just ​graduated from Boston University. My time at ​BU was filled with exciting experiences, from ​being a D1 cheerleader to exploring Italy during ​my study abroad program, and diving into ​hands-on neuroscience labs.


I’m passionate about psychology and ​neuroscience and am eager to bring this ​enthusiasm into a career in medical device or ​pharmaceutical sales.


My Resume

A cover letter will be available upon request

relevant courses

Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology


Writing, Research, & Inquiry with Digital/Multimedia Expression


Statistics with MATLAB


Calculus 2


Drugs & Behavior


Social Psychology

Scientific Papers

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Attachment and relationship quality

This paper marks the conclusion of our semester-long research project, where our group explored the influence of attachment styles on the quality of friendships and intimate relationships through an experiment.

Final grant proposal

This paper, authored for my principles of neuroscience lab, outlines our semester-long research project investigating the impact of Cannabidiol on Alzheimer's disease using the Drosophila Melanogaster model.

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The Dileucine and Diaspartate Domains of

Novel Transmembrane Protease BACE Regulate

the Amyloidogenic Processing of APP

Written for my cellular and molecular neurobiology lab, we ​investigated BACE's role in amyloidogenic APP processing, ​finding D-A mutations reduced Aβ levels, while LL-AA ​mutations impacted BACE trafficking

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The Buzz 3-Page Magazine Spread

I am the author of the 3-page spread in the print magazine about the 27 club. In this article, I discuss the history of the 27 club and delve into the mental illness that caused beauty and pain in these musicians' lives.

Wish You Were Here


In my analysis of Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here," I explore the band's dynamics, focusing on Syd Barrett's departure and Roger Waters' reunion with David Gilmour. The song becomes a poignant narrative, touching on loneliness and loss through its wordless coda and symbolic use of wind, transcending music to offer a timeless commentary on the complexities of the human experience.

Full Article

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The Pettiest Feud of the 90s

My BU Buzz article delves into the tumultuous relationship between Guns N' Roses and Nirvana, from initial admiration to a heated confrontation at the 1992 MTV VMAs. Despite animosities, a chance flight conversation later initiated reconciliation, showcasing the emotional journey of these iconic alternative rock bands.

Get in touch

ADDRESS

Costa Mesa, CA

Boston, MA

EMAIL

katietarnutzer@gmail.com

kmt@bu.edu

Phone

949-735-1216