Yasmine Ackall Email & Phone Number

Chapel Hill, Nc, Us

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

-edit submissions for annual publication of natural science articles in student-run undergraduate research journal-collaborate with authors and editorial board to ensure writing quality and manage publication schedules-develop and host workshops for undergraduate students on topics such as navigating and conducting literature searches

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

-edit and proofread scientific articles for publication in a student-run magazine about local faculty-led research-collaborate with article authors through multiple rounds of editing

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Rob Dowen Lab | Department of Biology & Cell Biology and Physiology | School of Medicine-lead independent project investigating the genetic basis of lipid metabolism using C. elegans as a model organism.-conduct genetic experiments including CRISPR/Cas9 microinjections, genotyping, RNA interference, imaging of transcriptional reporters, body size and growth rate assays, and Nile Red staining-manage daily lab operations, including animal husbandry, preparation of media, autoclave sterilization, maintaining emergency station, restocking supplies, and taking inventory-utilize software such as Image J (Fiji) and Graphpad Prism 9 to quantify data, perform statistical analyses, and generate figures-regularly present research findings and project updates at weekly lab meetings to communicate progress and gather feedback

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Elizabeth Draganova Lab | Department of Biochemistry | School of Medicine |Laney Graduate School Summer Opportunity for Academic Research (LGS-SOAR)-investigate peptide inhibition of the Nuclear Egress Complex in Herpes Simplex Virus-1 as a target for antiviral treatment-conduct biochemical and biophysical experiments including protein expression and purification, Bio-Layer Interferometry, microfluidizer cell lysis, Fast Protein Liquid Chromatography, size exclusion chromatography, gel imaging, and SDS-PAGE-participate in weekly Responsible Conduct of Research and Professional Development sessions-present a poster at the 2024 Emory University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium-commit 40 hours weekly for research

UNC Faculty-Staff Recreation Association: The Farm-supervise and ensure safety of children aged 5-13-organize and lead daily activities for groups of 30-60 children

Boone, North Carolina, United States

Shea Tuberty Lab | Department of BiologyNCSSM Summer Ventures in Science and Math | Aquatic Ecology and Climate Change-investigate the effects of urbanization on a local stream in Chapel Hill and Carrboro, NC-conduct water quality experiments including collecting benthic macroinvertebrates (BMI), water turbidity, E. coli presence, oxygen concentration, and bank erosion hazard index (BEHI)-execute hypothesis-driven research in an independent project which explores the effects of urbanization on the water quality of a local creek in Chapel Hill and Carrboro, North Carolina-collaborate with three other high schoolers via online communication tools-communicate effectively with mentor via online tools-write and publish an academic paper communicating project results in an international journal

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

-set up fields for weekly youth soccer games-collaborated with coaches-managed and paid referees-assisted parents and spectators

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

-lead referee for 2 seasons of youth co-ed soccer games-worked 5 games a week for ages 6-12

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biochemistry, Sophomore

Activities and Societies: Rob Dowen Lab, Accelerated Research Program, Carolina Scholar, UNC JOURney, Carolina Scientific, UNC Women's.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biochemistry, Sophomore

High School Diploma, General Studies

Activities and Societies: LCSOC, NAS/FAME, SAIL Club, Bee Club, Chamber Strings Orchestra, Chamber group music, Varsity soccer.