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Honolulu, Hi, Us

HIV, TB, and Select Infectious Diseases Team | Tuberculosis Modeler• Carry out quantitative analyses and statistical modeling for the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Project• Produce, critique, improve, and disseminate results related to analyses and models• Clean, format, and visualize source data for further processing

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

The Connecticut Emerging Infections Program | RESP-NET | COVID-NET• Carry out surveillance of COVID-19, flu, and RSV hospitalizations within the state of Connecticut• Create data visualizations of case data that is to be shared with major medical partners and institutions• Collect, organize, and analyze COVID-19, flu, and RSV case data

University Park, Pa

Center for Eukaryotic Gene Regulation | PI: B. Frank PughThe goal of the Pugh Lab is to create a high resolution map of the epigenome in eukaryotic organisms to inform the development of diagnostic technology for genetic diseases.• Processed over 500 yeast and mammalian samples using high throughput ChIP-exo technology• Grew, harvested, lysed, and sonicated yeast cells and human cell lines, constructed DNA libraries, and prepared and purified reagents• Coordinated ordering, storage, and maintenance of chemicals, supplies, lab ware, and instruments essential to the operation of the labMajor Project Contribution: The Yeast Epigenome Project (YEP)

State College, Pennsylvania, United States

Learning Assistant for BIOL 230W: Biology of Molecules and Cells• Instructed students on cellular and molecular concepts such as: signal transduction, membrane structure and function, and gene expression• Organized and facilitated review sessions of lecture material for over 50 students at a time• Resolved students’ questions during weekly office hours and lectures through the use of diagrams, discussions, and active learning

Scranton, Pennsylvania Area

Geisinger Commonwealth Research Department | PI: Sonia LoboAt the time, the Lobo Lab was studying the antiproliferative factor (APF) binding site within the transmembrane protein CKAP4--a binding site hypothesized to play a role in the pathology of interstitial cystitis.• Performed western blot immunoassays to visualize wildtype and mutant CKAP4• Quantified concentrations of CKAP4 using BCA protein assays and spectrophotometry• Provided lab support for Dr. Lobo and other members of the research team

Master Of Public Health - Mph, Epidemiolgy Of Microbial Diseases

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biology/Biological Sciences: Vertebrate Physiology

Activities and Societies: TriBeta Biological Honor Society, Network of Excellence in Undergraduate Science (NEXUS), Learning Assistant.