Independently and Co-coordinated 4 non-significant risk clinical research studies from site initiation to study closure, alongside Principal Investigators, Data Managers, and Project Managers; Complied with CIP and all federal regulations from study preparation to study closure; Maintained appropriate records and documentation of all study-related procedures in progress notes, source documentation, study logs, ENOVIA, and Zelta

Independently and Co-coordinated 4 non-significant risk clinical research studies from site initiation to study closure, alongside Principal Investigators, Data Managers, and Project Managers; Complied with CIP and all federal regulations from study preparation to study closure; Maintained appropriate records and documentation of all study-related procedures in progress notes, source documentation, study logs, ENOVIA, and Zelta

Thesis Project: Lymphatic dysfunction and associated systemic inflammation in lymphedema, assessed by NIRF-LI imaging and plasma cytokine/chemokine analysisFirst Author Paper: Vang AR, Shaitelman SF, Rasmussen JC, Chan W, Sevick-Muraca EM, Aldrich MB. Plasma Cytokines/Chemokines as Predictive Biomarkers for Lymphedema in Breast Cancer Patients. Cancers (Basel). 2023 Jan 21;15(3):676

Provided valuable resources and information to help students thrive in graduate school; Guided students as they look forward and explore career path options; Connected students to a community that encourages each other while navigating new academic, social, and professional opportunities and challenges.

Under the guidance of Dr. Melissa B. Aldrich, I...Completed over 3,500 hours of research at UT Brow Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine in the Center for Molecular Imaging and mentored 2 undergraduate students over the span of 3 months; Managed and conducted data analysis for 2 clinical studies in breast cancer-related lymphedema while collaborating with physicians at MD Anderson Cancer Center, presenting findings to graduates and professors every six months; Maintained a balance between working independently and collaboratively with our partners and staff between two institutions

Co-supervised a team of 13 paraprofessionals in residential guidance and conflicts for the entire Mortensen dormitory; Managed at least 2 projects/meetings from initiation to closure every month involving fellow students, staff, or supervisors; Completed at least 8 overnight shifts per semester as an on-call Lead for residential advisors and campus police, conducting walk-throughs of all dormitories twice a night

Cooperated with a team of 6-8 other paraprofessionals in monthly and weekly tasks to engage residents into the community; Assisted residents with conflicts and accommodations through meetings and weekly check-ups by building relationships and trust between each individual; Participated in monthly and weekly confidential meetings designated to discuss topics of concerns and crisis/incidents that occurred

Under the guidance of Dr. Nidanie Henderson-Stull, I...Concluded 3 months of undergraduate research in Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, presenting work at Augsburg University and the National Conference for McNair Scholars at the University of Buffalo; Performed experimental processes of gel electrophoresis, DNA sequencing, primer designs, and restriction digest to isolate the bcr-abl from the pFastBacHTA vector; Composed and submitted a research proposal to the McNair Scholars Program describing the methods used and results found

Prepared laboratory specimens (urine) ensuring accuracy for designated drug testing; Created bulk reagents, assured proper storage, retrieval, and disposal of samples ran on the Hamilton machines; Processed samples through atrium, preparing them for further testing and checked for accuracy by properly recording movement and handover

Provided a friendly and efficient check-out experience for our customers by following all policies and procedures to reduce shrink; Engaged customers in a friendly manner by creating a pleasant interaction throughout the entire transaction; Resolved concerns and issues made by customers effectively