Lillie Arps

Biology graduate with a B.S in Biology and a Minor in Chemistry from the University of Indianapolis. Conducted laboratory research in breast cancer cell proliferation and cave salamander histology gaining hands-on experience in experimental design, data analysis and microscopy. Participated in multiple top-scoring Division II National Championships while dedicating several hours weekly to volunteering in the Emergency Department of a local hospital.

Designed and Conducted Honors Project - University of Indianapolis - Indianapolis, IN

(2023-01 - 2026-05)

• Crafted and performed a research project collecting data analysis examining histological structures.
• Wrote a proposal allowing funding and a final Honors Manuscript detailing the research conducted and findings.
• Gained hands on experience with complicated equipment involving sectioning, TEM, and microscopic images.

Research Assistant Examining Breast Cancer Cell Proliferation - University of Indianapolis - Indianapolis, IN

(2025-01 - 2025-12)

• Analyzed proliferation rates of Breast cancer cells in response to the phytochemical
• Performed statistical analysis of proliferation rates to determine whether two phytochemicals acted synergistically to inhibit proliferation.

Swim Team Member of the University of Indianapolis Division II Swimming and Dive Team - University of Indianapolis - Indianapolis, IN

(2022-01 - 2026-05)

Tutor at University of Indianapolis Chemistry Department - University of Indianapolis - Indianapolis, IN

(2025-01 - 2026-05)

• Tutored undergraduate students in general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry

Emergency Department Volunteer - Community South Hospital - Greenwood, IN

(2025-01 - 2026-05)

Bachelor of Science - Biology, Minor in Chemistry, and Honors Concentration - University of Indianapolis (2022-01 - 2026-05)