Rakhi Jattani Email & Phone Number

Greater Salt Lake City Area

Greater Salt Lake City Area

Greater Salt Lake City Area

• Analyzed NGS test data to identify somatic or constitutional genetic variants of clinical significance, specializing in variants relevant in hematological and solid tumor malignancies
• Performed literature and database searches to curate and classify novel genetic variants and determine pathogenicity, diagnostic, prognostic or therapeutic significance
• Summarized variant-specific research and corresponding approved therapies in clinical reports with guidance from medical directors
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to write SOPs, improve tests and processes and validate new test assays

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Performed mechanism-of-action studies on repressive elements in CARD11 protein that regulates T cell activation and lymphoma development
• Authored two first-author publications on graduate work in a peer-reviewed journal

Baltimore, Maryland

• Laboratory of Dr. Joel Pomerantz
• Identified novel protein regulatory mechanisms that control T cell activation and lymphoma development
• Utilized an in vitro mammalian cell knock-down model to evaluate the function of over 200 mutant constructs by chemiluminescent reporter assay, protein co-immunoprecipitation assay and other colorimetric assays
• Developed and characterized over 30 stably transformed mammalian cell lines
• Presented research findings annually to department experts and thesis committee
• Adapted and developed an improved qPCR protocol for the lab to assess mRNA knockdown

Greater New York City Area

• Laboratory of Dr. Monn Monn Myat
• Identified and characterized a novel regulator, beta-tubulin 2, of organ development that, when mutated, disrupted cell shape and organization
• Determined that the small GTPase Rac1 regulated cell-cell adhesion through regulated endocytosis by shibire, the Drosophila homologue of dynamin
• Ensured continually smooth lab operations by maintaining laboratory supplies and equipment
• Presented research findings at the 47th Annual Drosophila Research Conference

Greater Pittsburgh Area

• Laboratory of Dr. Javier López
• Investigated putative new factors involved in alternative RNA splicing regulation
• Received $3,000 funding as part of the Summer Undergraduate Research Program in Summer 2002

Greater New York City Area

• Laboratory of Dr. Michael Young
• Screened for novel regulators of circadian rhythm
• Discovered three candidates for further investigation
• Received $2,500 funding

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Biochemistry

Bachelor'S Degree, Biology

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