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Researcher in MRA screening study to assess familial predisposition to intracranial aneurysm• Compiled patient information for the Aneurysm Research Registry and analyzed data toquantify the genetic risk associated with aneurysm formation.• Participated in the IRB process to extend MRA screening criteria, established andmaintained long-term contact with research participants, authored drafts for journal articles on the efficacy of preventative screening for individuals with an enhanced risk factor profile.

Performed documentation for several physicians in a high-acuity Emergency Department• Entered patients' medical histories, physical exam findings, imaging and lab results,diagnoses, and treatment plans into EHR.

Researcher in epigenetic control by long-non coding RNA's• Led a project to identify proteins that interact with the lncRNA Xist to initiateX-Chromosome Inactivation.• Identified and selectively knocked down candidate cofactors using RNA interference andcompared downstream gene expression in Embryonic Stem cells to quantitatively determine the effect on Xist mediated silencing.

Researcher in mechanisms of virus-host interaction• Performed cloning experiments to develop improved vaccine vectors.• Implemented new protocols in a basic science project to prove the necessity of cowpoxvirus v204 gene in the induction of host IL-10 expression during viral pathogenesis.