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La Jolla, California, United States

Using COBRApy to model minimal cell behavior and iteratively test proposed synthetic pathways to insert into the cell. Testing for growth, viability, and desired carbon fixation effect from cells.Designing Opentrons code for automating lab procedures.Performing lab work to clone, amplify, transform, and assemble genes in the minimal cell.

San Diego, California, United States

Coding in R and Python to combine machine learning (ML) and time-series analysis to identify a COVID specific progression of symptoms that differentiates it from other illnesses.Employ information theory techniques to visualize changes in the stability of the body’s biological systems across different diagnosis states.Analyzing the efficacy of both generalized and targeted neural network models, trained on continuous physiological data, for personalized health. Communicate progress with team members on a weekly basis, with larger presentations to a wider audience once specific milestones are reached.

Analyzed microarray and RNAseq datasets to identify genetic signals involved with melanoma manifestation in its earliest stages. Integrated multiple datasets for a powered exploration, with a focus on removing batch effects.Wrote and maintained a bioinformatics pipeline for these analyses.

University Of Haifa, Israel

Performed Western Blot and ELISA on proteins in lab mice to analyze part of the IFNb pathway involved in resolution of inflammation.Generated skin samples from mice and quantified mRNA expression levels for the purpose of understanding the mechanism behind tissue fibrosis

Palo Alto, California, United States

Analyzed sales funnel efficiency: Identified online appointments as the most time-efficient channel. Shifted focus of two sales representatives to this channel.Wrote python code to automate calculations of conversion percentages for company employees. Was able to trim down a full day’s work each week into five minutes. Developed Salesforce platforms and reports to improve oversight.

Bachelor'S Degree, Bioinformatics

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