Michael Aghopoo

I am a university graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology. I am trained in various research techniques as well as general working skills. I have excellent communication skills and work well in a team environment. I am an incredibly hard worker and will perform any task given to me to the best of my ability.

Cashier - Whole Foods Market - Glendale - Glendale, CA

(2024-01 - 2026-01)

• Licensed in Food Safety Handling
• Licensed in Alcohol Handling

Undergraduate Research Assistant - Dr. Maria Elena de Bellard Research Lab - CSUN - Northridge, CA

(2024-01 - 2025-12)

Molecular and Cellular Pathology of Wild Type and Mutant Han-Wistar Rat Models w/ Hereditary Ataxia and Purkinje Neuronal Cell Degeneration. Understanding the Behavioral Aspect of the Mutant Rat Models.

Vivarium Assistant - Dr. Maria Elena de Bellard Research Lab - CSUN - Northridge, CA

(2024-01 - 2025-12)

• Animal Handling and Care
• Cleaning and Changing Cages
• Weekly Weening and Pairing/Colony Maintenance
• Student Trainer for New Students

Health Scholar - Cope Health Scholars - Glendale Adventist Hospital - Glendale, CA

(2025-01 - 2025-12)

• First-Hand Clinical Experience
• Clinical Leadership
• Direct Patient Care
• Trained New Scholars
• CNA-Level Volunteer Work

Emergency Preparedness Volunteer - Providence St. Joseph, Antelope Valley Medical Center

• Assisted in Various Emergency Drills
• Learned Techniques to Deal w/ Dangerous Situations and High Patient Influx

Treasurer - WorldMED at USC: A Global Health Initiative - University of Southern California - Los Angeles, CA

(2026-01 - 2026-05)

• Responsible for the Budget of the WorldMED Organization at the USC Health Science Campus
• Organize Fundraisers

Vice President - WorldMED at USC: A Global Health Initiative - University of Southern California - Los Angeles, CA

(2026-05 - 2026-06)

• Supervision of all Event Coordination, Costs, and Discussions Regarding WorldMED
• Assistance in Leadership Duties Along with the Organization President
• Organization-Wide Communication with Faculty, Board Members, and Students

Tae Kwon Do Instructor - Glendale Tae Kwon Do - Glendale, CA

(2022-01 - 2024-12)

Volunteer Instructor

• Class-Based/Interactive Instruction of Students
• Teaching Students Physical and Mental Skills Associated w/ Martial Arts
• In Charge of Leading Class Instruction
• Taught Students aged 3-25

Masters - Global Medicine - University of Southern California

Bachelor of Arts w/ Honors - Biology - California State University - Northridge (2021-01 - 2025-12)

High School Diploma - Glendale High School (2017-01 - 2021-12)