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Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

Analyzing multi-omics datasets to uncover novel therapeutic targets hidden within the dark genome

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Boulder, Colorado, United States

- Planned and executed experiments to characterize an oncogene, discovering multiple independent functional modalities including a DNA repressor element, long non-coding RNA, and novel encoded protein- Worked as part of a multidisciplinary team to publish research with 4 co-first authors- Developed a high-throughput CRISPR/Cas9-based assay to investigate translation of computationally predicted proteins- Identified protein binding partners and performed assays to investigate protein-protein interactions- Created knock-in and knock-out cell lines with CRISPR/Cas9 and interrogated gene expression changes with RNA-seq- Collaborated with other labs locally, nationally, and internationally through discussions and sharing of protocols and materials

Gainesville, Florida, United States

- Modeled the intra-host molecular evolution of HIV to identify genetic mutations responsible for viral crossing of the blood-brain barrier- Gained independent problem solving and troubleshooting skills- Developed foundational knowledge of computational, genetic, and molecular biology techniques

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Biochemistry

Activities and Societies: Interdisciplinary Quantitative Biology Graduate Fellowship and Certificate, RNA Club

Interdisciplinary Quantitative Biology Graduate Certificate

- Received NSF funding to gain computational skills necessary for effective cross-discipline collaboration - Participated.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Microbiology And Cell Science

Activities and Societies: Magna Cum Laude, The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi