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
