Mark Buckup

MD/PhD candidate, Class of 2030

San Diego, California, United States

About

Hello! My name is Mark (nickname Marko) and I am a bioengineer, passionate about the overlap of medicine and engineering. I have a diverse work background spanning projects in oncology, immunotherapy, dialysis, and COVID-19. I am currently in the Medical Science Training Program at the University of California, San Diego, hoping to pursue my passions in medical imaging, interventional radiology/cardiology, and bioengineering for unmet clinical needs. I also enjoy running and exploring in my free time!

Experience

  • Graduate Student at UC San Diego
    Aug 2022 - Present · 4 yrs

  • Associate Researcher at The Mount Sinai Hospital
    Aug 2019 - Aug 2025 · 6 yrs 1 mo

    -Work with human samples from surgery -in vitro / in vivo / ex vivo -Project management of clinical trials with biopharma companies

  • Research Assistant at Canary Center for Early Cancer Detection
    Jan 2017 - Nov 2020 · 3 yrs 11 mos

    - Stoyanova Lab, a prostate cancer lab in the department of radiology - Work alongside and assist post-doctorate fellows to identify new cell receptors for early detection of prostate cancer - Thesis project examining Plectin gene’s role in prostate cancer metastasis in vitro, in vivo, and ex vivo - Experience in tissue culture, benchtop assays, lab animal handling

  • Red Cross Head Lifeguard and Lifeguard Instructor at Stanford Aquatics
    Oct 2015 - Jun 2019 · 3 yrs 9 mos

    - Experience in outdoor and indoor waterparks, water polo tournaments, natatoriums, lakes, and more - Swim lesson instruction and pool maintenance - Instruct comprehensive and blended American Red Cross Lifeguarding courses

  • Teacher and Resident Assistant at Stanford University
    May 2016 - Sep 2017 · 1 yr 5 mos

    - Tutor and the residential go-to for high schoolers who take regular courses at Stanford University - Coordinate the program, work with the budget, and oversee other residential advisors