Biomedical Research Assistant
Genetic Basis of Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Human Genetics Branch, NIMHPI: Dr. Francis McMahonOn-site June-August.-Currently researching convergent effects of mood stabilizing drugs on gene expression using statistical analysis of RNA-seq data and bioinformatics software (g:Profiler, Enrichr-KG, DAVID, FUMA, GTEx, STRING).-Gained proficiency in ImageJ, as well as DNA extraction and blood lysis procedures.-Manually inventoried ~3,200 DNA samples for use in an OCD research study.-Presented research poster at NIH Summer Poster Day.