Undergraduate Research Assistant
College Park, Maryland, United States
The First-Year Innovation & Research Experience Research Advisor: Dr. Jessica O’Hara• Investigated the effect of the removal of the fruK gene on E. coli growth and bacteriophage replication in the fructose and glucose degradation pathway• Utilized traditional microbiology and molecular biology laboratory techniques• Practiced effective teamwork and leadership through group coordination and delegation in a laboratory setting• Collaborated with 4 peers to design and produce hypothesis-based research presented in a professional research poster• Presented research poster at 2 research symposiumsFranco Y., Kato R., Ngo H., Roberti C., Zheng H., O’Hara J. Effect of fruK Gene Knockout on Escherichia coli Growth and Bacteriophage Replication. Presented at: FIRE Summit, November 2021 & Undergraduate Research Day, April 2022. University of Maryland, College Park.