Dustin
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Sharma Lab - Research Intern through CIRM Spark Program
Experience
Research Intern at CEDAR'S SINAI MEDICAL CENTER (2023-06 – 2023-08)
Sharma Lab - Research Intern through CIRM Spark Program
- Reprogrammed cardiac fibroblasts into IPSCs via Sendai-viral protocol
- Performed cardiotoxicity analysis on clinical doses of doxorubicin and lenvatinib on cardiac fibroblasts
- Presented at CIRM Spark annual research conference in Los Angeles
Researcher at UC IRVINE STEM CELL RESEARCH CENTER (2025-02 – 2026-06)
Seiler Lab - Student researcher with a focus on ophthalmology therapy with rats using stem cells
- Handled and tested rats (with normal & abnormal vision) behavior with light intensity assessments
- Data analysis of recorded testing videos
- Surgically operated on rats to recover parts of the eye
- UROP Presentation
Researcher at UC IRVINE STEM CELL RESEARCH CENTER (2025-07 – Present)
Lee Lab - Abdominal research assessing quality of cancer radiology with patient insurance/coverage
- Analyzed radiology imaging via Epic Systems
- Collected patient information regarding rectal tumor(s) throughout the treatment process
- Analyzed trends with insurance coverage and treatment outcomes
Barista at BLK DOT COFFEE (2025-07 – 2026-02)
Store associate and barista
- Made coffee, teas, and food items to hungry and thirsty customers
Education
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences – UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE (2024-09)
High School Diploma – ST. JOHN BOSCO HIGH SCHOOL (2020-08 – 2024-05)
