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Selected to participate in research intensive post-baccalaureate program. Investigated targeted inhibition of epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition/cancer stem cell plasticity programs in pancreatic cancer. Advisor: Mark Jackson, PhD.

Accessioned surgical specimens into hospital system, participated in collection of biopsies and aspirations, stained slides for preliminary consults, prepared and shipped tissue samples for off-site testing, prepared tissue blocks from cytology specimens, helped with laboratory maintenance, and trained new or rotating laboratory assistants.

Processed and organized documentation from multiple studies (patients’ study questionnaires, consent agreements, and HIPAA forms). Assisted with data entry as needed.

Led one-on-one and group tutoring sessions in math, biology, chemistry, physics, English as a second language (ESL), and Spanish.

Selected for intramural internship at NIH-NIAMS as part of CCSEP. Studied allele-specific cell death susceptibility in Ankylosing Spondylitis. Advisor: Tri M. Tran, PhD.