Lily S. Neff Email & Phone Number

Elkridge, Md, Us

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Duties and accomplishments include:• Utilized a murine preclinical in vivo model to mimic aortic stenosis/surgical aortic valve replacement patient paradigm. • Applied pharmacologic and transgenic approaches to selectively deplete macrophages in a preclinical in vivo model of left ventricular pressure overload.• Determined and performed specialized experiments to collect, analyze, and interpret data.• Recorded experimental data and pertinent methodology to be used in presentations and publications. • Developed and presented reports and presentations to principal investigator and collaborators for progress updates.• Trained and mentored rotational students and new support staff on protocols and standard operating procedures in the laboratory.• Experimental results collected and analyzed led to 4 research article publications (PMID: 35657618, 38363214, 33306449, 35015787).• Conducted literature searches which led to 2 review article publications (PMID: 33347984, 35053159).

Dover, Delaware, United States

Duties included but were not limited to:• Acted as a mentor and ambassador for the Success in STEM (SIS) students during the 3-week summer program.• Designed and facilitated activities for SIS participants to foster friendships.• Developed protocols and templates for future STEM ambassadors to use for successful STEM outreach and recruitment. • Developed connections with the local guidance counselors and science teachers to visit and promote Wesley’s STEM programs.• Encouraged the current STEM scholars to participate in the visits to local high schools.• Visited over 20 high schools to share college testimony about the STEM opportunities available at Wesley College.• Possessed a broad understanding of undergraduate research opportunities and the STEM majors available at Wesley College. • Created postcards and STEM major flyers to promote Wesley College’s programs.• Lead point of contact for prospective STEM students that inquired for additional information following visits.• Helped design events for the upcoming summer Success in STEM program.

Dover, Delaware Area

The objective of the Wesley College Science Club is to complete science outreach events with the community at local events. We have participated in events like William Henry Middle School Science Night, Super Senators Day, and First Friday.As the President of the Wesley College Science Club, duties included:• Engaged elementary, middle, and high school students in hands-on science lessons.• Inspired adolescents, young adults, and parents in the areas of STEM.• Lead point of contact to facilitate participation of the Wesley College Science Club at external events. • Management of club budget for supplies. • Designated tasks to board members in preparation of school visits. • Developed the club’s constitution.• Engaged classmates from my cohort to participate and fill board positions.

Cannon Hall At Wesley College In Dover, De

Duties and Accomplishments included:• Implemented online chemical inventory database (Quartzy) into all undergraduate laboratories and preparatory rooms.• Improved budget practices and reduced expenditure on lab reagents using Quartzy. • Ensured safe laboratory practices were followed, and facilitated the correct handling, storage, tracking, and disposal of hazardous materials and waste.• Project resulted in two publications (PMCID: PMC5731657 and PMC6750058) and ten presentations.

Dover, Delaware Area

Cannon Hall At Wesley College In Dover, De

Based on my academic performance record and work ethic, I was chosen to serve as a lab assistant under the supervision of Lab Supervisor Kristopher Roeske and Professor Malcolm D'Souza through the Delaware Experimental Project to Stimulate Competitive Research program. I worked a minimum of 128 hours during the fall semester. As a lab assistant, I helped to set up, maintain, and disassemble student labs in the Science Department. A variety of duties were required and completed efficiently such as mixing chemicals, puling and filing prepared slides, organizing and washing glassware, preparing media, preparing specimens for dissection, and caring for live specimens. Also, we were taught how to run the autoclave, the pipet washer, and the water distiller. During the spring semester, I worked a minimum of 134 hours.

Fort Detrick, Md

Ames Research Center

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Biological And Biomedical Sciences, Gpa: 3.84

Activities and Societies: Co-Director of the MUSC South Carolina Policy, Engagement, Advocacy, and Research (SC-PEAR) Sept. 2021 - May.

Bachelor’S Degree, Biological Chemistry, Current Gpa: 3.82

Activities and Societies: Wesley College Science Club President, Aug. 2017 - May 2019 Founding Member Wesley College Research Student.

High School Diploma, Gpa: 3.96

Activities and Societies: National Honors Society, Science National Honors Society, National Art Honors Society