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Greenville, Nc, Us

Greenville, Nc, Us

Cove City, North Carolina, United States

I provide medical services and support to the critically ill and injured through a healthcare team of paramedics, nurses, and emergency physicians. In this role, I effectively and comprehensively conduct a head-to-toe assessment, while identifying and implementing medical protocols. Taking advantage of continued learning opportunities, I have obtained certifications for both Adult and Pediatric Advanced Life Services.

Davis, California

Food allergies have become a significant issue, with peanuts being the most prolific. Recent advances through CRISPR gene editing technology in combination with genome sequencing and annotation of the tetraploid peanut genome has opened the door for a disruptive solution. The PeanutBetter team is attempting to “knock-out” three genes of interest that play a role in eliciting the severest type of allergic reactions to peanuts. Allergenetics will create the first hypoallergenic peanut by utilizing CRISPR-CAS9 gene editing, while maintaining all the aesthetic attributes of a traditional peanut. The impact of this technology extends past those who are allergic to peanuts. The entire peanut industry has much to gain from offering a hypoallergenic peanut.

Richmond, California

• Working with CEO Michel Faure, I worked on internal and external projects for the company creating antibodies for research in cancer and other degenerative diseases. Following, my summer internship I was asked to work throughout the school year.• Performed genetic engineering of plasmids to be transformed into bacterial cells, which would eventually be transfected into eukaryotic cells.• Performed cell culture and immunohistochemistry of cells to identify effectiveness of various drugs

Davis, Ca

•Selected by Dr. Yoder to intern in his laboratory during the summer following my freshman year, and was asked to continue in this role throughout the school year.•Contributing member of research team including weekly debriefings, presentation of results, and insights for papers. •Partnered with global researchers on projects including the relationship between allelopathy and parasitic plants.•Allelopathy and parasite research built upon ten years of previous work, pushing forward new discoveries on plant to parasite interaction.

Alameda, Ca

•Teamed with Dr. Igor Nasonkin and Dr. Ratnesh Singh researching the role of up regulating and down regulating specific genes to obtain stem cell like properties. My research contributed to the overall goal of developing healthy cells and organs for patients with degenerative diseases, leading to an upcoming publication.•I led a new area of research for the company investigating metabolism and regenerative capabilities within cells, including development of the S.O.P for a newly acquired Seahorse XFp Analyzer, enabling the continuation of my research.•Led the development of cell cultures of cancer and embryonic stem cells, which were used as the basis of a range of experiments supporting the overall team research objectives.•Performed cryosection of tissues and immunohistochemistry to demonstrate localization of modified proteins and DNA in cells.•Isolated DNA from cells and designed primers for PCR reactions, including identifying and resolving an ongoing issue with the initial sourcing of the DNA. Organized and analyzed PCR reactions to genotype genetically modified mice and sequence the gene of interest.

San Francisco, Ca

•Collaborated with a fellow classmate to define and develop a research project investigating bacterial diversity changes in a school environment.•Worked under the mentorship of Dr. Susan Lynch whose lab focuses on human microbial research. •Isolated DNA, conducted electrophoresis, utilized PCR amplification and completed DNA sequencing, thus allowing for data analysis. •Educated the student body on the impact of bacterial changes and provided recommendations to the school for improving the overall health of the student body.

Biotechnology And Technology Managment

Activities and Societies: • 3.4 GPA (Deans List) •HM.CLAUSE Agricultural Business Scholars Award for 2017-18. •UC Davis Club Soccer player.

High School Honors

Activities and Societies: •Top 10% of graduating class •Selected junior year as student representative on prospective teacher interview.