Practiced lab safety practices, hazardous material handling, and following SOPs Refined Aseptic techniques (basic tissue cell culture), Nucleic Acid Purification (DNA Extraction, PCR, Gel electrophoresis, spectrophotometry), and ELISAExposed to experimental design and equipment use (Nanodrop, HPLC, molecular modeling) Engaged with research scientists and biotech professionals on topics of scientific theory and patient-centric approach to research. Collaborated with a team on scientific paper and presented a poster on the correlation of genetic mutations in melanoma risk

Grading and evaluating course assignments for the entire semesterAnalyzing areas of difficulty in assignments to aid targeted class reviews sessionsCollaboration and communication with all course professors Prompt submission of graded materials for publication deadlines

Investigation through literature review of C. elegans nematodes and their aging pathways involving the SKN-1 antioxidant. Cultivation and maintenance of C. elegans for experimental procedures. Development and optimization of procedures including nematode synchronization, oxidative stress assays and stock maintenancePresentation of research and new data at Emmanuel College events and scientific conferences.

Preparation of agar plates and reagents (solutions, buffers, and media), autoclaving glasswareAssistance to lab managers and professors for the distribution of materials and execution of proceduresSupervise and aid students in laboratory skills and course content Organize and sterilize lab benches for course sections