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San Diego, California, United States

• 12-week summer internship researching Plasmodium under Professor Elizabeth Winzeler and Dr. Mariana Laureano De Souza at the University of California, San Diego• Independently cultured HepG2 liver cells including the processes of media changing, splitting, and cutting of flasks• Exposed to Plasmodium infected RBC culturing, including independent media changes and counting• Dissected salivary glands from around 40-100 mosquitos biweekly to extract parasites• Prepared communal buffers and media

St. Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom

• Year-long internship position researching Crithidia fasciculata under Professor Terry Smith and Dr Michela Cerone at the University of St Andrews during third year term• Expanded upon molecular cloning knowledge, specifically regarding PCR troubleshooting, involving multiple C. fasciculata genes• Conducted a protein purification with analysis techniques such as SDS-PAGE, western blotting, and a thermal shift assay• Attended BSRC Microbiology lectures alongside PhD students and supervisors

Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

• 10-week summer internship position under Dr. Mattie Pawlowic and Dr. Simona Seizova after being awarded the Wellcome Trust Biomedical Scholarship• Designed and created a novel resistance marker for Cryptosporidium parvum, anticipated to be published in a peer-reviewed journal • Increased knowledge of molecular cloning, PCR, gel electrophoresis, transformations, and transfections • Presented results at the Wellcome Scholarship Symposium in front of peers and supervisors

Organized a team and created activities based on engagement and learning potential to teach students to enjoy discovering new things. Ensured safety of staff and students, lead group activities.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Cell Biology

Activities and Societies: Boxing, Art

High School Diploma, 4.7

Activities and Societies: Mock Trial, Soccer