PI: Mathew Blurton-Jones, PhD

PI: Kevin Beier, PhD• Experimental laboratory techniques: mice handling, genotyping, PCR, iDisco++ whole-brain tissue clearing protocol, brain slicing via vibratome, intraperitoneal injections• Data analysis: manual cell counting via ImageJ, behavior scoring via BORIS, automated cell counting via ClearMap• Behavioral anxiety assays: Locomotor Sensitization, Open Field Tests, von Frey, Marble Burying, Light/Dark• Completed independent research project to be published in UC… Show more PI: Kevin Beier, PhD• Experimental laboratory techniques: mice handling, genotyping, PCR, iDisco++ whole-brain tissue clearing protocol, brain slicing via vibratome, intraperitoneal injections• Data analysis: manual cell counting via ImageJ, behavior scoring via BORIS, automated cell counting via ClearMap• Behavioral anxiety assays: Locomotor Sensitization, Open Field Tests, von Frey, Marble Burying, Light/Dark• Completed independent research project to be published in UC Irvine’s Journal of Undergraduate Research in the Biological Sciences at the end of 2022-2023 academic year• Presented poster at Spring 2023 Excellence in Research undergraduate symposium for UCI School of Medicine faculty• Recipient of:- Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) Research Experience Fellowship in Fall 2021 & 2022- Summer Undergraduate Research Proposal (SURP) Fellowship in Summer 2022- Excellence in Research in Biological Sciences in Spring 2023 Show less

• Oversaw all operations within local chapter of a national pre-professional organization.• Generated biweekly general meeting, fundraiser, and social ideas focused on increasing member retention.• Conducted biweekly board meetings and delegated responsibilities between 8 board members.