Departments: Molecular Oncology & Immunology, gRED• Led discovery research aimed at elucidating the molecular mechanisms regulating cancer dependency genes & cardiovascular diseases.• Autonomously conceptualized, executed, and interpreted a comprehensive array of in vitro & in vivo experiments to understand underlying disease pathology. • Effectively communicated research findings internally at departmental group meetings & externally at international conferences. Collaborated cross-functionally with peers, aiding in target validation experiments for early-stage research programs.• Used Adobe Suite to design, edit, and produce data figures, as well as Microsoft Office and Google Workspace to analyze data, make presentations, and write manuscripts.Techniques• RNA, DNA, protein isolation, western blot, RT-qPCR, single-cell RNAseq, immunoprecipitation, ELISA, flow cytometry, and immunohistochemistry. • Cell culture: transfection (electroporation and lipofectamine) and lentivirus transduction of primary and cancer cells.• In vivo mouse models, multiple tissue dissociation, and cardiac ultrasound. • Advanced microscopy: confocal, Incucyte, and Bitplane Imaris analysis.

In 2019, my Ph.D. lab relocated to Northwestern University--Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago.

Advisor: Dr. Luisa Iruela-ArispeArea of Research: Cardiovascular Diseases and Vascular Biology*Arispe lab relocated to Northwestern University, Chicago in November 2019• Discovered a novel macrophage population in adult aortae, highlighting their importance to vascular health.• Engaged with international scientists & communicated findings through multiple peer-reviewed publications and major research conferences. • Guided and mentored three undergraduate students to perform basic research experiments, analyze data, and present their findings. •. Awarded Fellowships: 1) Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Gilliam Fellowship (2019-2021) 2) NIH F31 Ruth L. Kirschstein National Search Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (declined). 3) Vascular Biology Training Grant, UCLA (2018-2019)

Advisor: Dr. Camilla ForsbergArea of Research: Hematopoietic stem cell developmentStudied the impact of developmental insult on developmental hematopoiesis and immune function in adulthood.

Advisor: Dr. Camilla ForsbergArea of Research: Hematopoietic stem cell developmentUsed fate-mapping approaches to determine the developmental origin of discrete populations of hematopoietic stem cells arising during embryonic development.

Advisor: Dr. Don SmithArea of Research: Toxic metal exposuresInvestigated the effects of manganese exposure on aspects of motor function, attentional performance, and stimulus control in rodents in the ladder rung walking test and the 5-Choice Serial Reaction Time Task.

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