Patrick Williamson(615) 944-4083 pwilli6@g.clemson.edu

Current Address: 110 Clemson St., Clemson, SC 29631Permanent Address: 943 Evans Rd., Nashville, TN 37204

EDUCATIONBachelor of Science in Bioengineering Spring 2017Calhoun Honors College, Clemson University Clemson, SC Emphasis: Biomaterials GPA: 3.91/4.00

REVELANT EXPERIENCEUndergraduate Research Assistant May 2016 – Present Biocompatibility and Tissue Regeneration Laboratory Clemson University

Conducted research in conjunction with a Master’s thesis in the lab of Dr. Dan Simionescu, a professor in the Clemson University Department of Bioengineering

De-cellularized, mechanically tested, and cell-seeded (via rat adipose derived stem cells) pig carotid arteries with the goal of tissue engineering small diameter vascular grafts for clinical implantation

Processed, stained, and preformed histology of tissues at different stages of the de-cellularization process Interpreted histology images of tissue, critically compared each stage of procedure to ensure proper methodology

was completed, and quantitatively analyzed cell seeding results

Undergraduate Research Assistant June – August 2015Bangkok Summer Research Program Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok Thailand

Conducted research alongside Masters and Ph. D students in the biomedical division of Chulalongkorn University Designed a more effective extraction method of the silk protein fibroin from raw Thai silk cocoons Analyzed the digestibility of Thai silk fibroin in a simulated digestive tract Used data to modify existing procedures and determine the extraction method that produced a biomaterial with

the highest digestibility

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCEInter-fraternity Counsel Representative Fall 2015 – Spring 2016Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Clemson University Clemson, SC

Elected by chapter to serve as a liaison between the Inter-fraternity counsel (the governing body of Clemson’s fraternity life) and the individual chapter

Participated in bi-weekly meetings that facilitated the creations of rules to help govern fraternity life on Clemson’s campus

Troubleshoot solutions to existing systematic problems alongside chapter presidents, other IFC representatives, and Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life Gary Wiser

Publicized new rules and regulations to chapter members

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCEVolunteer Staff Worker May 2016- Present Clemson Free Clinic Clemson, SC

Shadow and assist physicians and other medical professionals while they administer primary care to patients Catalogue and finalize physician ordered laboratory work and prescriptions Schedule patient appointments, enroll new members, and perform other administrative tasks for clinic

HONORS AND ACTIVITIESAwarded Department Honors from Clemson University Department of Bioengineering Fall 2016

Granted to student members of the Calhoun Honors College that conduct relevant departmental research, present findings at bioengineering symposiums and to faculty, and submit a final thesis for honors committee approval

Tau Beta Pi (SC A) Member Fall 2015 - PresentEducational Enrichment Travel Grant Recipient March 2015Clemson University Presidents List Fall 2014, 2015, Spring 2016Clemson University Dean’s List Fall 2013, Spring 2014, 2015