Anna Castello Email & Phone Number

Oakland, California, United States

• Designed, formulated, and developed drug product candidates for new therapeutics against CMV, Dengue, CoV-2, and HIV
• Executed plasmid and LNP purification processes through the utilization of Fast Protein Liquid Chromatography (FPLC) and Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF,) ensuring high-quality products and efficient downstream.
• Conducted R&D experiments using analytical chemistry (Patfix) to generate data for determining optimal methods for nucleic acid and LNP yield and purification, resulting in improved processes in GMP product production.
• Spearheaded initiatives in project planning to meet restrictive deadlines on the HIV GMP therapeutic
• Managed and executed the transition from small-scale to large-scale plasmid production with bioreactors and a focus on optimizing efficiency and yield while ensuring adherence to GMP standards
• Implemented and developed comprehensive SOPs for the creation of a new preclinical GMP facility, ensuring quality control (QC) and regulatory compliance (QMS), streamlined operations, and adherence to aseptic techniques

Contra Costa County, California, United States

• Collaborated with RNs, PAs, doctors, fire fighters, and patients to ensure smooth continuation of patient care
• Drove and provided patient care on +60 IFT transports
• Prepared for 911 emergency ambulance calls
• Assessed patient conditions and manage respiratory, cardiac, traumatic, and psychological emergencies
• Operated as a first responder in concert and sporting venues, covering over 15,000 people

Berkeley, California, United States

• Engaged in community outreach for the unhoused community, tracked client needs, and provided meals, legal support, supplies, and community events during weekly clinics
• Worked within the confines of Medicare, Medi-Cal, SNAPs, CalFresh, and Section 8 programs to support my clients
• Taught over 200 students on houselessness in Berkeley and introduced them to the 501(c)(3) humanitarian non-profit servicing 200+ clients weekly
• Led efforts to keep classes, services, and clinics afloat during the pandemic
• Improved communication and community among the UC Berkeley University, students, underserved individuals, and the wider Berkeley community through advocacy, solidarity events, rallies, and debates
• Recruited new volunteers and ensured they felt supported and safe in our community spaces

Berkeley, California, United States

• Oversaw the planning, financing, and execution of student-oriented events such as interactive art workshops, trivia nights, holiday themed festivals, student band showcases, dances, carnivals, and more for over 20,000.
• Collaborated with vendors, UC Berkeley student government and building heads, and UCPD to ensure fun and safe events for student community building

Berkeley, California, United States

• Curated and performed live radio shows featuring up-and-coming artists while promoting Bay Area concerts
• Incorporated new CDs, records, and demos into the station’s database
• Interacted with listeners, ensuring a community centered listening experience

Berkeley, California, United States

• Managed 14 staff writers per semester
• Simplify complex STEM topics into digestible, entertaining articles for the average reader
• Made use of great attention to detail and time management in order to meticulously edit papers
• Mentored students throughout their creative process of writing
• Communicate with experts in their fields for review of Berkeley Scientific Journal articles

Berkeley, California, United States

• Designed ex vivo experiments on elephant seal fibroblasts and myoblasts to study the effects of phthalates in metabolic stress response
• Developed a cellular model to study metabolic stress of whales via transfection of fibroblasts to make myoblasts
• Collaborated with undergraduate and graduate students of various levels on problem solving and troubleshooting