1. L. Matthew Villena
1599 SW 17th
Street RM 318B | Miami, Florida 33174 | (561) 301-8368
villenamatthew@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
 To gain experience that will enhance my skills in the combined fields of engineering,medicineand technology
EDUCATION
Florida International University
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Expected Graduation Date Spring 2017
EXPERIENCE
Laboratory Technician - Entopsis Co. - Hialeah, Florida September 2015 – December 2015
 Microbiological testing of NuTec polymers that repel or attracts bacteria.
 RGB Florescence data analysis of NuTec Samples.
 Data entry portal manager
 Sample Transportation
Research Assistant - Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience Lab – Miami, Fl. November 2014 - September 2015
 MATLAB programming on automatic parcellation on human cerebellum.
 MATLAB programming on a neural networks project.
 Optimized numerous correlation matrices of brain hemispheres.
 Manual parcellation of human cerebellum using Freesurfer software
Research Assistant - Department of Biomedical Engineering, FIU - Miami, Fl. February 2014 - October 2014
 Optical literature citation for brain tumor research
 Enhanced knowledge on optical image spectroscopy.
 Enhanced knowledge on near-infrared technology effects on pediatric brain tumor patients.
 Conducted primary culture protocol of rat brain tissue.
Intern - Neuronix Medical – Tel Aviv, Israel December 2014
 Enhanced knowledge on transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).
 Enhanced knowledge in TMS effects on Alzheimer’s.
 Enhanced knowledge on potentiation and memory.
 Shadowed lead engineer involved with TMS.
Intern - Avid Radiopharmaceuticals – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania June 2011 - August 2011
 Assisted with lab work on AV-45-f (Florbetapir 18f).
 Enhanced knowledge on amyloid plaques and tangles
 Dementia/Alzheimer patient recruitment.
 Organized memory scores collected from Alzheimer and dementia patients on Excel.
 Shadowed lead doctor of clinical development of Alzheimer disease and dementia.
SKILLS
 CPR/First Aid Certified 2013-2015
 Microsoft Office Suite
 2 years lab experience
 Minor MATLAB proficiency
 Language Proficiency (English, Tagalog)
 Professional in appearance and strong work ethic
 Leadership