- Take and record vital signs and medical histories- Document patient care services by charting in patient records- Assist physicians with patient examinations and treatments- Perform administrative duties such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and maintaining medical records

Eroglu LaboratoryInvestigating the molecular mechanisms of Drp1 regulation on astrocyte morphogenesis. Current projects include: - Imaging and analysis of mitochondria and branch parameters of astrocytes in scramble and shDrp1 conditions.- Rescue experiment in which either human Drp1 or GTPase-dead human Drp1 are re-introduced into shDrp1 astrocytes.

- Helped to initiate, recruit members, and plan fundraisers for the Durham chapter of the NCCC- Successfully planned and organized a 5k run that raised over $1000 for HPV vaccines in Suriname- Helped organize educational sessions to enhance community awareness about cervical cancer

Rogulja LaboratoryInvestigate the role of sleep deprivation in ROS accumulation in the gut as well as the effect of waste clearance- Mastered Drosophila gut dissection to perform immunostaining on tissue and pH experiments- Assessed Drosophila gut pH changes using different pH indicators mixed in fly’s food- Recording and analysis of Drosophila proboscis and behavior using DeepLabCut software

Intense hands-on biotechnology lab techniques exposure while learning about the drug development process. - Introduction to screening of bacterial colonies using GFP expression- End of program with scientific poster presentation