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Under the advisement of Prof. Anand Asthagiri• Utilized microfluidic and immunofluorescent assays to study cell proliferative signaling responses to chemical gradients• Developed a written research proposal and passed an oral defense• Generated device designs in AutoCAD and fabricated PDMS microfluidic devices by photo- and soft lithography• Maintained adherent mammalian cell lines for use in cell signaling assays• Served as Lab Safety Officer including performing safety… Show more Under the advisement of Prof. Anand Asthagiri• Utilized microfluidic and immunofluorescent assays to study cell proliferative signaling responses to chemical gradients• Developed a written research proposal and passed an oral defense• Generated device designs in AutoCAD and fabricated PDMS microfluidic devices by photo- and soft lithography• Maintained adherent mammalian cell lines for use in cell signaling assays• Served as Lab Safety Officer including performing safety audits, monitoring compliance with safety procedures, training new users, and managing hazardous waste disposal• Managed autoclave facility used by six labs including training users, validating equipment, and coordinating maintenance• Responsible for training and maintenance on the following equipment: Plasma cleaner, Spin processor, Fume hood, and CO2 incubator Show less

Under advisement of Prof. Hang Lu•Designed and fabricated microfluidic devices to study the biology of Caenorhabditis elegans and Drosophila melanogaster•Tested microfluidic device designs and generated feedback used to improve device function•Maintained C. elegans cultures and stocks•Recieved 1st Place Poster at Air Products Undergraduate Research Symposium, Atlanta, Georgia