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Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Baltimore, Maryland

Environmental Health & Engineering Dept.Winnie Tang's lab•Worked with PC12 Adh cell culture (Rat Adrenal gland) and validated expression levels of Leptin receptor of transfected cells in-vitro. Goal is to establish a stable cell line for hypertension model.•Perform DNA and RNA extractions from cell culture to test gene level expression by qPCR.•Other lab duties: Received reagents, maintained inventory, keep lab space organization, dispose biohazard materials, and update protocol/procedures.•Collaboration with James S. K. Sham’s medical group at JH Bayview.

Bethesda, Md

NIH NCI, LRBGE, CSEM -Dr. Yamini Dalal's lab•Investigated CENP-A (histone H3 variant) and its role in the centromere maintenance when it undergoes posttranslational modifications during the cell cycle in cancer cells. •Conducted biochemical experiments to understand chromatin bound protein interactions.•Work with HeLa cell line and tumor samples from patients at the NIH Clinical Center.•Collaborated work with UMD Department of Biophysics, Cellular Networks Proteomics Unit and National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering. •Communicated my data results in lab meeting and poster presentations.•Maintained a research notebook and updated protocols.•BSL-2 Lab

Center For Academic Success,Usg Campus, Rockville, Md

Prepared lesson plans for each session, and guided junior level students with material in Cell biology (Fall semester) and Mammalian physiology(spring semester) courses.•Initiated small study groups for students, taught basic study skills along with new material, provided advanced knowledge for students to succeed.•Created teaching objectives, group activities and study sheets for each session.

Rockville, Md

Insect Transformation FacilityDavid A. O'Brochta Lab•Conducted quality control experiments to confirm successful plasmid insertion in transgenic insects that are common vectors for Malaria and Dengue fever. •Assisted with insect rearing, insect maintenance, and embryonic microinjections. Edited lab SOPs and lab procedures.•BSL-1 Lab

Master'S Of Health Science (Mhs), Biochemistry And Molecular Biology

Activities and Societies: Lit. Review Thesis- Dr. Wang Lab. Student Research Assistant in Dr. Tang Epigenetic Lab

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Biological Sciences: Physiology & Neurobiology

Activities and Societies: Guided Student Session leader-Cell biology ASBMB Student Chapter at USG Terps Without Borders Pre-Professional.

Associate Of Science (As), Life Science

Hs Diploma