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San Diego, California, United States

San Diego, California, United States

• Independently planned and executed in vitro experiments to investigate DNA damage, senescence, and interferon response pathways.• Treated primary hepatocytes with chemotherapeutic and assessed interferon activation through western blot, qPCR, and immunofluorescent staining.• Analyzed data and generated scientific figures through GraphPad Prism and Excel.• Demonstrated written and oral communication of findings through thesis synthesis and presentations.

San Diego, California, United States

• Contributed to research on gluconeogenesis, inflammation, and cell survival pathways to assess the role of FBP1 in NASH to HCC progression.• Executed molecular biology techniques (RT-PCR, RNA isolation, histology, IHC, plasmid cloning, immunoprecipitation, flow cytometry) with mouse, human, or cell samples.• Maintained adherent liver cell lines (HepG2, Hep3B, SK-hep1, Huh7) through cell passaging and performed in vitro experiments with plasmid transfection of 293T cells. • Assisted with in vivo experiments through transgenic mouse models, drug administration, and terminal tissue collection of mice.• Trained 8 undergraduate students on execution of molecular biology techniques and hosted bimonthly literature review meetings.

San Diego, California, United States

• Managed and trained a team of 12 undergraduate students in lab assistant duties.• Delegated tasks to students for efficient operation and to successfully meet genotyping deadlines.• Implemented lab inventory tracking system and responsible for lab supply procurement.

San Diego, California, United States

• Executed and analyzed PCR and gel electrophoresis results for genotyping of transgenic mice strains.• Performed basic lab maintenance tasks such a buffer preparation, autoclave sterilization, and machinery upkeep.

Master'S Degree, Biology

Bachelor'S Degree, Microbiology