Arushi Paul Email & Phone Number

College Of Biological Science

Course: Biomolecules & Metabolism

UC Davis School Of Medicne Department Of Medical Microbiology And Immunology – Shacklett Lab

• Research work on chronic HIV infection, with an emphasis on the body's immune response to HIV in the gastrointestinal and reproductive tracts and central nervous system.
• Current Independent Research - Working on developing a 17-color spectral flow cytometry panel for analyzing human immune response to viral infection.
• Testing new antibody-fluorochrome combinations to identify those that provide the clearest depiction of the cell populations of interest.
• Use fully optimized panel to characterize CD4 and CD8 T-cells, B-cells, macrophages, NK cells, MAIT cells, Regulatory T-cells, memory/effector T-cell subsets, and markers for T-cell activation and senescence.

UC Davis School Of Medicne Department Of Medical Microbiology And Immunology – Penn Lab

• Research work on understanding the immune response to Mycobacterium tuberculosis using cutting-edge genetic and proteomic tools.
• Routinely performed molecular biology techniques like q-PCR, e coli transformation, plasmid extraction, gel electrophoresis
• Executed Cellular biology techniques like passaging cell lines; Cloning and sequencing DNA, performing assays, preparing solutions and media

Davis, California, United States

• Research team devoted to improving public health and reducing a tremendous source of environmental harm: discarded tobacco, e-cigarettes, and cannabis waste (TECW).
• Identify, document, and remove the TECW, conduct environmental scans using the tracker app, train other student research participants on the effects of environmental hazards.
• Conducted meetings with reports on assignments and project tasks with weekly feedback.

West Point, PA

• Leading a project investigating the disconnect between viral genome copy numbers of in vivo samples processed by automation vs manual RT-qPCR. Automated workflow included liquid handling systems “Biomek iSeries”.
• Ran neutralization assay to test different antibodies on the SARS-COV-2 spike protein
• Streamlined documentation on bunyaviruses to evaluate pandemic and outbreak potentials
• Responsible for experimental design troubleshooting and sample result generation with emphasis on good record keeping using electronic laboratory notebooks and following SOPs
• Presented project improvements and results at an Infectious Diseases and Vaccine departmental town hall and poster session.

• Support EPA scientists to understand how variability in kinetics can impact the potential health risks associated with environmental exposure.
• Responsible for curating kinetic data, such as absorption and metabolism rates of specific chemicals, from databases of chemical-specific information and peer-reviewed publications.
• Research, review, and format public data that facilitates easy integration into a modeling pipeline by scientists within EPA and in the broader toxicological community.

Fremont, California, United States

• Responsible for GMP documentation lifecycle in Quality Control for Cyltezo®
• Initiated the barcoding process for quality test records of drug manufacturing.
• Trained on and executed lab procedures for testing quality standards.
• Created a communication board using Canva leading to increased efficiency in information flow between departments.
• Created a platform for easy access and retrieval of SOPs for the Quality Control department.

• Responsible for scientific literature evaluation of peer-reviewed research articles and extraction and summarizing of relevant data for the Airborne Hazards and Burns Pits Center of Excellence
• Participate in research studies to help the VA better diagnose and treat health concerns related to airborne respiratory hazard exposures
• Perform evidence-based analysis; Clinical and translational research; data extraction, management, and archival for systematic reviews

Davis, California, United States

• Collected samples, verified accuracy, PCR testing, and timely delivery of reports.
• Keeping the area clean and directing the flow of student traffic to avoid contamination.
• Completed course on UC Davis Bloodborne Pathogen Awareness.

Schaumburg, Illinois, United States

• Was responsible for monitoring adults and kids in Water Works and make sure everyone was safe.
• Worked with many children of diverse background as Water Works is a water park with over 100 patrons every hour of the day.
• Resolved conflicts between children and adults in many instances.
• Participated in ongoing training programs.
• Responsible for maintaining water temperatures and pH balance.
• Trained on CPR.

Schaumburg, Illinois, United States

• Enhanced customer experience during extreme busy season.
• Boosted sales and made company offers available to customers with clear communications.
• Organized merchandise, labeled products, took inventory and answered all customer queries.
• Was responsible for fulfilling online orders.

Batchelors, Biological Science : Global Disease Biology

Activities and Societies: Club Water Polo, BioInnovation Group, Biotechnology Club, Davis Scuba Dive, Indian Student AssociationDean's.

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Activities and Societies: Varsity Swimming, Varsity Water Polo, Science Olympiad, RISE club, National Honor Society.