Bioengineering Researcher
University Of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
I worked as a bioengineering research assistant in a molecular biology lab studying the disease of pulmonary hypertension (PH). My work involved taking standard biology research techniques, taking the results obtained pertaining to PH and tying them to novel bioengineering research methods. I used standard molecular biology research techniques such as cell culture, western blots, PCR, cell isolation, immunofluorescent staining, light microscopy, epifluorescence microscopy, confocal microscopy, scanning electron microscopy and animal models. I also worked with standard bioengineering techniques such as, mechanical strength testing, polymer design, microfluidics, DICOM image analysis, CAD design, rapid prototyping, statistical analysis, finite element analysis simulation and programming. I worked to develop novel techniques in the areas of real time cell tracking, tissue decellularization, 3D cell culturing, vascular permeability testing, and automated image analysis. I presented my results and adapted them personally for journal publication.