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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Research Vector Core (RVC) Research Associate• Produce Research Grade AAV vectors using upstream and downstream processes • Register AAV vectors on Benchling, record inventory and locations of vectors and plasmids • Prepare 40 buffers/solutions for the upstream and downstream processes of AAV vector production• Collaborate with interdisciplinary Spark teams to produce vectors • Maintain, initiate, and pass the generations of HEK293 cells• Manage material transfer… Show more Research Vector Core (RVC) Research Associate• Produce Research Grade AAV vectors using upstream and downstream processes • Register AAV vectors on Benchling, record inventory and locations of vectors and plasmids • Prepare 40 buffers/solutions for the upstream and downstream processes of AAV vector production• Collaborate with interdisciplinary Spark teams to produce vectors • Maintain, initiate, and pass the generations of HEK293 cells• Manage material transfer requests from Spark colleagues Science Bytes Planning Panel Member• Science Bytes is a short forum, informal symposium created to learn about Spark's diverse scientific teams while allowing colleagues to connect/network• Science Bytes started in 2022 and we’ve hosted two events featuring 5 speakers • Invite Spark colleagues to participate • Coordinate food provisions and create Zoom webinars Show less

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

• Inject AAV vectors intracranially in in-vivo models; Manage inventory of AAV vectors • Perform jugular vein catheterization surgeries and perfusions in in-vivo models • Extract tissue, dissect regions of interest, and analyze tissue using immunohistochemistry and RT-qPCR• Conduct behavioral tests in in-vivo models: Conditioned Place Preference, Elevated Plus Maze, Open Field Test, Y-Maze, and intravenous drug self-administration • Write Institutional Biosafety Committee… Show more • Inject AAV vectors intracranially in in-vivo models; Manage inventory of AAV vectors • Perform jugular vein catheterization surgeries and perfusions in in-vivo models • Extract tissue, dissect regions of interest, and analyze tissue using immunohistochemistry and RT-qPCR• Conduct behavioral tests in in-vivo models: Conditioned Place Preference, Elevated Plus Maze, Open Field Test, Y-Maze, and intravenous drug self-administration • Write Institutional Biosafety Committee protocols/amendments; Manage IACUC and EHRS inspections and chemical/biochemical waste• Statistically analyze data using GraphPad Prism and Excel; Present data in weekly lab meetings • Train 5 Undergraduate students, 2 Research Assistants, and 1 Master’s student in behavioral tests and/or molecular assays• Order supplies for independently led projects Show less

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

• Collected tissue and genotyped tissue, trained in qPCR• Assisted in tissue dissections and plasma collections• Trained in jugular vein catheterization surgeries • Classified cells viewed under a light microscope • Scored behavioral data and performed behavioral tests (delayed discounting)• Presented two first-author posters at 7 symposiums/conferences • Participated in Journal Club, and attended neuroscience seminars.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Neuroscience And Pre-Medical Studies

Activities and Societies: - Nu Rho Psi (National Honor Society in Neuroscience): Executive Board Member. - YEMSA (Youth Education.

Hmx Pro Certificates Of Achievement

Certificates of Achievement in: - Gene Therapy - Genetics - Immunology - Vaccines and Viral Immunology - Pharmacology - Drug Discovery.

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