• Developed and tested pooled CRISPR libraries to find synthetically lethal combinations between targeted cancer therapies and mutations in our genes of interest• Collaborated on a novel system of fusion proteins designed with flexible platforms for attaching small molecules or fluorescents to selectively target and internalize into cancer cells• Constructed a fluorescent reporter system to study BRCA1 interactions in DNA damage repair and test drug interactions in cancer cell line models

• Formulated and recommend campus policy to the Vice Chancellor for Research on research and instructional activities to ensure compliance with best practices regarding safety and environmental impact on campus• Provided input and guidance to the Office of Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) and other units regarding development and of appropriate and effective standard practices and campus expectations• Represented the input of undergraduate researchers, voicing student perspective and feedback on current university safety practices and training

• Managed cell cultures of human telomerase-immortalized corneal epithelial cells every week for use in experiments• Performed and troubleshoot PCR and other bacterial genetic manipulation techniques• Assisted in designing and inserting plasmids into P. aeruginosa DNA in order to tag and monitor specific genes• Assisted with infection assays, data acquisition, and analysis of P. aeruginosa host cell exit

• Created relevant informational material for women with ER+ Breast Cancer by reading and breaking down up to date peer reviewed journal articles related to developments in breast cancer and oncology into patient friendly blogs• Generated marketing material for our biomarker test, Breast Cancer IndexSM, by incorporating the benefits of our technology into patient friendly informational blogs• Worked with the marketing team and the medical review team to create and edit all marketing materials to ensure both medical accuracy and adherence to Biotheranostics marketing goals

• Generated large summary sheets of liquid biopsy data for all of the clinical study collaborations of Biocept• Calculated accuracy and efficacy data of our liquid biopsy testing by comparing our results versus tissue samples presented to us via our clinical study partners• Organized the client database and information in order to streamline our processes to provide a quicker result return• Worked with the CLIA laboratory and client services to troubleshoot any delays in providing data to our clinical study partners• Created a research report on the rates of particular genetic mutations important to certain cancers and the efficacy and accuracy of other testing methods in order to show the importance and value of Biocept’s liquid biopsies

• Received and prepared samples for the daily sample accessioning• Assisted in main lab with daily quality control readings, general lab maintenance, and decontamination• Gathered and quality controlled data and test results for studies• Interacted with client services to ensure patient samples were handled and processed properly