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Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Under supervision of site preceptor, developed a study comparing testosterone levels and orally expressed antimicrobial peptides in transgender men and non-binary people who are receiving supplemental testosterone as part of gender affirming hormone therapy. Utilized lab-prepared ELISAs to quantify antimicrobial peptide concentration by ladder curve analysis.Contributed to current ongoing research on high-risk HPV genotypes by using statistical analysis software to assess for possible correlations between sociodemographic, behavioral, and immunological factors.Cultured human epithelial cells for ongoing studies investigating novel HIV prophylactic treatments.

Chantilly, Virginia, United States

Managed the opening and daily operations of two high-throughput veterinary diagnostics laboratory operations serving dozens of clients throughout the East Coast.Maintained strict quality standards while focusing on increasing department efficiency and minimizing cost-per-test. Consistently exceeded company standards on result reporting deadlines within my department. Hired and trained a staff of 16 technicians and aides to perform duties including microscopy, molecular assays for detecting pathogen presence and burden, egg count assays, sample preparation, storage, & library management, along with data entry and reporting procedures.Offered assistance and professional guidance to all technicians and aides within my department through both routine and event-based performance feedback sessions.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Worked alongside laboratory personnel to develop an LDT protocol for use in identifying Flavivirus-specific RNA in mosquitoes sampled from throughout Washington, D.C.

Irvine, California, United States

Worked alongside doctoral candidates and post-doctoral researchers on GI & UG microbiome studies.

Master'S Degree, Public Health Microbiology And Emerging Infectious Diseases

Bachelor'S Degree, Microbiology And Immunology