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Oakland, California, United States

• Interpret genetic test results for a variety of disease types, including cardiology, hereditary cancer, immunology, pharmacogenetics, rare disease, and generate actionable clinical reports• Update, manage, and review internal and customer SOPs; document relevant workflows, incorporate feedback, and track changes and versions• Communicate within and across teams to perform user testing and troubleshooting of workflow and software updates, brainstorm issues and ideas for improving and streamlining processes and tools

• Ensure quality of germline and somatic variant interpretation with emphasis on variant effect on gene structure and function in context of disease mechanism, interpretation of de novo and segregation data, nomenclature reporting using HGVS conventions• Interface with tools for visualization and databases of genomic information including ClinGen, ClinVar, Mutalyzer, UCSC and IGV genome browsers• Collaborate within and across teams to design and implement trainings, provide mentorship, troubleshoot issues, and provide feedback regarding variant curation best practices

• Interpret germline, somatic variants according to ACMG guidelines and company SOPs, assess the patient landscape in published literature, analyze gene-disease relationships• Complete projects individually and as part of a team while meeting deadlines and incorporating feedback from colleagues, supervisors, and clients• Provide input on company curation processes and contribute to ongoing education, including presenting journal clubs and interesting findings

San Diego, California, United States

• Utilize tools to clean genomic data, perform exploratory analysis, generate results forexperimental validation and preparation for publication• Consult relevant resources and experts to solve problems and understand analytical tools, conductliterature searches to contextualize data within the relevant scientific landscape• Collaborate with academic and industry groups to present findings and incorporate shared data

Cartagena, Región De Murcia, Spain

• English language teaching assistant in a public high school in Spain• Independently develop lesson plans and teach classes in English, as well as assist teachers in developing and presenting lessons in subjects including math, science, and physical ed.• Communicate effectively with coworkers, leadership, and students in English and Spanish

University Of Oregon

• Work independently on an ongoing research investigation and collaboratively on general objectives in a laboratory setting, adhering to experimental guidelines, practicing proper lab safety and responsible animal husbandry• Carefully, consistently collect and interpret data including statistical analysis and applicable tests of significance• Synthesize data into a thesis paper and oral defense, including understanding and evaluating how my results influence the knowledge and narrative in the field broadly

University Of Oregon

• Collaborate with supervisors and coworkers to prepare and implement weekly laboratory explorations for general chemistry lab students• Prepare and dispose of chemicals and waste products with focus on laboratory safety, including PPE, green chemistry principles of experimental design, waste management

Master Of Science - Ms, Human Genetics And Genomic Data Analytics

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science And Biology

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa Society, Cum Laude, Biology departmental honors