Alexa Bidlack

Conducted experiments to evaluate cellular responses to glucocorticoids and cAMP-elevating agents in lung cells Cultured various lung cell types, including both primary cells and established cell lines Performed immunological assays including western blotting and flow cytometry

Temporary Laboratory Assistant [CO-OP] at Panettieri Lab, RITMS (2023-09 – 2024-03)

• Conducted experiments to evaluate cellular responses to glucocorticoids and cAMP-elevating agents in lung cells
• Cultured various lung cell types, including both primary cells and established cell lines
• Performed immunological assays including western blotting and flow cytometry
• Maintained laboratory equipment and ensured proper functioning and calibration
• Accurately documented experimental procedures, results, and protocols
• Managed ordering of lab supplies and maintained reagent inventories using MS Office
• Analyzed experimental data and contributed to general laboratory upkeep and organization

Student Researcher at Cells and Biomolecules Lab, Drexel University (2021-09 – 2021-12)

• Analyzed E. coli promoter sequences and defined how promoters work
• Created unique mutation for the -10 sequence on the promoter to alter GFP expression
• Generated oligonucleotides of the mutation for the promoter
• Used Golden Gate Assembly method in conjunction with BsaI sites to cut the plasmid DNA and ligate our generated mutation
• Analyzed the strength of our mutated promoter using Image J software
• Presented unique results and findings to the rest of the class research

Teacher's Assistant of ESY Program for Disabled Children at Grade Point Resources (2020-06 – 2020-08)

• Managed and interacted with students from ages 5 to 8 in a remote classroom setting
• Performed and assisted students in completing daily educational crafts
• Logged specific student behavior and needs for assistance of teacher
• Communicated with parents about progress report of the students on a weekly basis
• Provided example presentation for the incoming employees of how to communicate with disabled children in a remote classroom setting

Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with a Concentration in Pathobiology – Drexel University (2021-09 – 2025-06)