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Washington, DC, US

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Assists with developing policy and programming as a member of the Scientific Planning, Policy, and Analysis Branch under the Office of the Director at NIAMS. Collaborates with other branches and supports senior leadership with different scientific events and workshops.

Created an onboarding and background SharePoint site with information about clinical trials at NIAMS, government and international regulations, and the history of clinical trials at NIH. Developed an understanding of clinical trial ethics and scientific and policy developments in clinical trial research.

Researched cellular processes related to Parkinson's Disease as an IRTA Postbac Fellow in the Laboratory of Neurogenetics at the National Institute on Aging. Balanced several projects at once, utilizing techniques such as Western Blot Analysis, snRNA-seq, and immunohistochemistry. Presented poster during the NIH OITE Post Bac Poster Days.

Mentored students conducting research and assisted them with scientific communication skills. Helped students develop and present findings at Aresty Undergraduate Research Symposium.

Rutgers University

Focused on astrocytes and cell processes in relation to Parkinson's Disease as a member of the Daniels Lab. Created a poster presentation for the Aresty Undergraduate Research Symposium. Gained experience with various cell culture techniques, including working with primary cell culture, Western Blot, and PCR. Performed bioinformatic analysis and developed.

New Brunswick, New Jersey

Co-investigator on a study in Sleep Science and Neurology presented at the American Epilepsy Society conference. Gained valuable knowledge in conducting surveys with patients. Used Microsoft Excel skills to organize patient information efficiently.

Assisted patrons with questions and with circulation desk duties. Developed organizational skills through maintaining books. Proficient in the Library of Congress System, used by most academic and research libraries.

Glen Mills, PA

Cultivated interpersonal skills working with a variety of patrons. Mastered computerized and physical in-system organization of books. Assisted with children’s programming and workshops.

Master Of Public Health - Mph, Public Health Practice And Policy

Bachelor'S Degree, Cell Biology And Neuroscience

Activities and Societies: Rutgers Aikido: Treasurer 2020-2021, Secretary 2019-2020Health and Society Minor Cognitive Science Minor.