Mentored under Dr. Carlo Condello – https://condellolab.ucsf.edu/

– Preclinical in vivo research lead for exploratory liver project– Responsible for preclinical model development and validation for exploratory project team– Implemented MSD-based sandwich ELISA as a pharmacodynamics screening assay to support department drug discovery efforts– Assumed role as IACUC committee member to ensure that all animal protocols meet animal welfare standards

– Supported In Vivo Pharmacology drug discovery efforts across multiple disease programs and organ systems including musculoskeletal, liver, lung, and kidney– Developed murine disease models to screen mechanisms of action and assess efficacy of potential drug candidates– Processed samples for multiple endpoints including gene-expression, protein-based assays, and histology– Generated high-impact data to make go/no-go decision on project advancement for exploratory disease programs– Presented findings in several settings including department meetings, executive team meetings, and company wide project meetings

Apeel Sciences is creating natural agricultural products from plant extracts that allow growers to reduce reliance on chemicals, improve produce quality and extend the shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables.Responsibilities:-collaborated with team members to develop and optimize formulations that help protect produce against pathogens-screened a library of compounds for structure activity relationship support in a 24 well assay format-maintained multiple fungal cell culture lines -executed various molecular biology techniques to characterize fungal species -presented data in weekly technical meetings to team directors and managers

The Waite Research Lab is a Protein Biochemistry lab where the overarching research theme involves understanding structure-function relationships in load- or impact-bearing materials made by marine organisms.During my time in the Waite Lab, I investigated metal-mediated interactions at the byssal thread interface using a combination of quartz crystal microbalance and atomic force microscopy. Additionally, I utilized protein chemistry to characterize native proteins in mussel adhesive plaques. Altogether, my experience in the Waite Lab helped me develop a wealth of knowledge with regards to protein purification and characterization. This position also helped me become proficient in a variety of laboratory techniques including: Protein extraction and purification, amino acid analysis, high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC), fast protein liquid chromatography (FPLC), Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM), Acid-Urea gel electrophoresis, SDS Polyacrylamide Gel electrophoresis, PCR, Western Blot, cell culture/recombinant expression, and matrix assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry.As a part of the Waite Research Lab, undergraduate interns work closely with graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and professors on various projects to help develop a strong understanding of the research process. All members of the lab group attend weekly meetings to hear and critique the current projects of other members. Each undergraduate intern works on their own independent research project. The progress of the project is presented to the entire lab group at the end of each quarter. This helps develop important communication and collaboration skills that are necessary for success within the scientific community.

The Carpinteria Salt Marsh Reserve is part of the University of California's natural reserve system. It contains an important estuary that supports many sensitive plant and animal species.The primary role of this position is to preserve the Salt Marsh by removing invasive plant species that threaten the habitat of native plants.

-Hyperlinked web pages-Designed informational power point presentations-Transcribed voice notes-Filed documents-Stocked patient rooms-Completed various other office and clinical tasks.

Engaged in leadership development through multipurpose mentor relationships with teachers and students. Served as a mentor to other students in the classroom and assisted in appropriate curricular activities.