Sayali Bhide

Conduct wet-lab experiments to study bacteriophage–bacteria interactions across different species and experimental conditions Perform DNA extractions, bacterial culturing and plating, micropipetting, and Kirby–Bauer assays with direct patient samples Collect, analyze, and document experimental data while optimizing protocols for reproducibility and accuracy

Biological Sciences 199 Undergraduate Researcher - Dr. Katrine Whiteson's Lab, University of California, Irvine - Irvine, CA

(2025-04)

• Conduct wet-lab experiments to study bacteriophage–bacteria interactions across different species and experimental conditions
• Perform DNA extractions, bacterial culturing and plating, micropipetting, and Kirby–Bauer assays with direct patient samples
• Collect, analyze, and document experimental data while optimizing protocols for reproducibility and accuracy
• Work independently and collaboratively in a long-term research environment, actively engaging in experimental design and troubleshooting
• UROP 2025 Research Experience Fellowship recipient: Kirby Bauer Assays to determine antibiotic-phage susceptibility tradeoff

Biological Sciences 199 Undergraduate Researcher - Pearlman Lab, University of California, Irvine - Irvine, CA

(2024-09 - 2024-11)

• Worked with mouse models and assisted with corneal imaging and biological tissue handling
• Studied immune system responses to bacterial infections entering the eye via corneal injury
• Developed comfort with in vivo experimentation and learned the importance of precision, organization, and experimental rigor

Volunteer - UCI Medical Center - Irvine, CA

(2024-04)

• Support nurses and physicians in fast-paced clinical units
• Practice patient-centered communication and HIPAA-aware interactions
• Assist with patient comfort, guidance, and clinic flow
• Observe charting routines, hospital communication, interdisciplinary care, and bedside procedures

Intern, Bibliometric Analysis in Neuroscience - Think Neuro, LLC

(2025-01)

• Lead and coordinate a team of interns, ensuring timely task completion and serving as a liaison between interns and project managers
• Support onboarding, accountability, and peer collaboration
• Create and present scientific research posters at program symposiums
• Conduct literature-based data analysis using Excel, Google Sheets, and R to evaluate trends in neuroscience research
• Contributed to projects analyzing anticonvulsant-associated movement disorders and biological and psychosocial factors influencing autism symptoms
• Certificate of proficiency in the R programming language

Associate Research Lead - Think Neuro, LLC

(2025-06)

• Lead and coordinate a team of interns, ensuring timely task completion and serving as a liaison between interns and project managers
• Support onboarding, accountability, and peer collaboration
• Create and present scientific research posters at program symposiums
• Conduct literature-based data analysis using Excel, Google Sheets, and R to evaluate trends in neuroscience research
• Contributed to projects analyzing anticonvulsant-associated movement disorders and biological and psychosocial factors influencing autism symptoms
• Certificate of proficiency in the R programming language

Committee Member - Cognitive Science Association, UC Irvine - Irvine, CA

(2025-09)

• Design and run a new mentorship program with a team
• Plan logistics, activities, and community-building events

MARS Mentor - Research Outreach UCI - Irvine, CA

(2025-10)

• Guide students in identifying research opportunities and academic pathways
• Provide peer advising and resource navigation

Tutor - My Private Professor, LLC

(2024-08)

• Provide one-on-one academic support and study planning for K–12 students across STEM subjects
• Adapt explanations to diverse learning styles and age groups
• Support student confidence, accountability, and academic goal-setting

Outreach Program Mentor & Intern - Human Biology Club, UC Irvine - Irvine, CA

(2023-10)

• Educate elementary/middle school students on biology and medicine through structured lessons
• Lead outreach program logistics and coordinate mentors under program leadership
• Serve as a peer resource, answering questions and guiding students to opportunities

Mentor - Next Generation Scientists (NGS)

(2024-06 - 2025-08)

• Mentored high school students through the research process from concept to presentation
• Supported academic development, organization, and public speaking skills
• Helped execute a culminating research symposium

Bachelor - Human Biology - University of California, Irvine (2027-06)