Kaylee Ruth
Recent Duke University graduate with three years of bioinorganic chemistry research experience
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Recent Duke University graduate with three years of bioinorganic chemistry research experience, including independent experimental design, quantitative data analysis, scientific writing, and two peer-reviewed publications. Experienced in patient-facing healthcare environments and laboratory sample preparation, seeking to extend a strong foundation in biomedical research into participant-centered clinical research at Duke.
Experience
Undergraduate Researcher - Haas Laboratory - Duke University
(2023-08 - 2026-05)
- Conducted independent and collaborative bioinorganic chemistry research investigating copper transport proteins associated with neurodegenerative disease.
- Designed and optimized experimental protocols, maintained comprehensive research documentation, and ensured data integrity through standardized protocols and quality-assurance practices.
- Collected, analyzed, and interpreted quantitative experimental data using statistical and computational methods and communicated findings to research collaborators.
- Performed sample preparation using pipetting, centrifugation, aliquoting, and solution/buffer preparation while maintaining laboratory supplies and inventory.
- Contributed to two peer-reviewed publications, including a first-author manuscript, through experimental design, data collection and analysis, literature review, figure preparation, and scientific writing.
- Presented research at multiple regional, national, and international scientific conferences.
Volunteer Receptionist - Duke HomeCare & Hospice - Durham, NC
(2023-10 - 2024-01)
- Provided compassionate support to hospice patients, families, and visitors while assisting front-desk operations within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
- Maintained patient confidentiality and communicated professionally with patients, caregivers, nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Volunteer - Remote Area Medical (RAM) - Coalfield, TN
(2022-09 - 2022-09)
- Supported physicians, healthcare professionals, patient navigation, and clinic workflow during a high-volume free medical clinic serving underserved populations.
- Aided clinic workflow and patient navigation in a high-volume community healthcare setting.
Teaching Assistant - Duke University - Durham, NC
(2024-08 - 2026-05)
- Led laboratory instruction and/or classroom office hours, communicating complex scientific concepts to students with diverse backgrounds.
Resident Assistant - Duke University - Durham, NC
(2023-08 - 2026-05)
- Supported ~50 undergraduate residents through mentorship, conflict resolution, resource navigation, and community building.
Education
B.S. - Chemistry - Chemical Biology - Duke University (2026-05)
