Kayla Friedman Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

Woods Hole, Massachusetts, United States

•Investigated ADAR expression and RNA editing activity in the squid Euprymna berryi under Dr. JoshuaRosenthal’s mentorship• Utilized scientific tools including RNA extraction, quantitative PCR, cDNA synthesis, reverse transcription PCR, gel electrophoresis, sanger sequencing, squid anesthesia and dissections• Monitored and tracked the development of bobtail squid embryos to assess ADAR expression patterns• Presented research poster at first Cephalopod Neuroscience Conference in Woods Hole, MA • Displayed my research to MBL faculty and researchers at end of summer symposium and gave a flashtalk and lab meeting presentation

Richmond, Virginia, United States

• Issue carefully thought-out instructions to 14 students during lab periods while guiding students through experiments when help is required• Ensure safety protocols are followed and the lab environment remains controlled

Richmond, Virginia, United States

• Aid professor to investigate the bioacoustics of the luxilus fish species during male spawning • Analyze sound recordings of the luxilus male using audio editing softwares, iZotope RX 10 and Audacity, to create time and frequency domain graphs

Richmond, Virginia, United States

• Research informative programs and events on campus and in Richmond area that our members can participate in • Promote inclusion and representation of diverse individuals throughout our sorority including race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation etc. • Create workshops to present to sorority members about the value of diversity, equity and inclusion in our community

Durham, North Carolina, United States

• Worked with scientific tools such as confocal microscopy, immunofluorescence procedures, and mouse dissections to study a protein, DND1, in the process of spermatogenesis • Critically read primary literature to gain insight and better understanding of DND1 to aid and improve my experiments • Analyzed data from immunofluorescence staining in ImageJ software and continuously redesigned experiments to improve and isolate findings • Presented at a lab meeting to explain my research and results to members of the Capel Lab• Presented research poster at American Society for Cell Biology in Washington DC

Richmond, Virginia, United States

•Assisted child mentee in homework assignments, reading, and interpersonal skills with other students • Led by example by exhibiting self-control, talking through problems, and being resilient

Chatham, New Jersey, United States

• Coached and educated girls ages 6-14 in softball skills such as throwing, hitting, and fielding• Encouraged good sportsmanship, and advanced my communication skills and patience for others

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Activities and Societies: Member of Asian American Student Union, Writer for Osmosis Science Magazine, Kappa Delta sorority

Biology/Biological Sciences, General