Master of Science: Regenerative Medicine and Entrepreneurship Program Case Western Reserve University - Cleveland Heights, OH, GPA:
Expected in 05/2018
Bachelor of Science: Interdisciplinary Natural Sciences University of Puerto Rico At Rio Piedras - San Juan, PR, GPA:
Professional Summary
Diligent problem-solver with resourceful approach to challenges and organized style. Leverages developmental biology and genetics expertise to manage independent research.
Accomplishments
Contributed to "FINO2 initiates ferroptosis through Gpx4 inactivation and driving lipid peroxidation" publication in Nature Chem. Biol.
Trained 7 undergraduate students on laboratory techniques and research fundamentals.
Received MAC Travel Award for ASCB|EMBO 2018 Conference to present poster on Characterization of two Cyp26 isoformsin the sea cucumberHolothuria glaberrimaand their expression during intestinal regeneration.
ReceivedFASEB-MARC Travel Award for ABRCMS 2017 Conference to present poster on H. glaberrima project
Awarded Puerto Rico Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (PR-LSAMP) stipend for conducting H. glaberrima project
Awarded Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (RISE) stipend for conducting H. glaberrima project
Skills
Proficient in Cell Culture (2D & 3D)
Proficient in Nucleic Acid Extraction and Purification
Proficient in Protein Extraction and Purification
Proficient in Western Blot and semi-quantitative PCR
Proficient in immunofluorescence
Research reporting
Experimental design
Literature reviews
Mouse handling
Geneious and Graphpad Prism expertise
Inventory and supply management
Specimen and sample preparation
Work History
04/2022 to Current
Graduate Administrative InternApex Systems – Draper, UT,
Conducted thorough research using diverse resources (scientific literature, patent search, company press releases, public financial filings) to assist with routine market opportunity assessment.
Delivered oral presentations and reports to Life Science team about competitive technology landscape related to Development Team projects for Juliana Woda.
Supported department by developing marketing tools such as one-pagers for pitching projects to potential commercial partners.
Prepared company profiles to determine company potential for collaboration and/or competition.
11/2020 to 04/2021
Research Assistant IIChildren's Healthcare Of Atlanta – Alpharette, GA,
Integrative Medicine Research Laboratory
Skills: Human saliva sample viscosity and buffer capacity study, extraction of plasma, serum and PBMC’s from human blood samples. 3D Culture harvest, Immunofluorescence.
Maintained multiple cell lines.
Designed quality control 2D culture experiments using Cell Titer Glow, Prestoblue, CCK-8 and WST-1 to evaluate cell proliferation
Maintained laboratory well stocked and operational
Coordinated preventative maintenance and work orders to protect lab equipment
Trained lab personnel in fluorescent microscope handling, tissue culture maintenance and operating microplate reader
Researched and developed protocols to process 3D culture image and cell counts
Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
03/2019 to 06/2020
Research AssistantUniversity Of Arkansas – Fayetteville, NC,
Cancer Genetics Laboratory
Skills: Mouse handling, In vivo anti-tumor efficacy examination, Western Blot, Protein/RNA/DNA/Plasmid Purification, Immunofluorescence, PCR Genotyping.
Prepared laboratory supply orders as needed.
Developed sterile primary tumor cell line.
Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
Developed macros, special formulas and other actions to produce reliable and consistent statistical reviews.
06/2016 to 08/2016
Undergraduate Research AssistantUniversity Of Arkansas – Little Rock, AR,
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