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University Stem Cell Center

New member of the University Stem Cell Center research team, investigating the clinical application of autologous adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) for both cosmetic and regenerative purposes in wound care, lipodystrophy, and breast reconstruction patients. Duties include direct patient care pre and post-operatively, isolation of ASCs during the surgical procedures, coordinating studies and producing papers for publication.Publications to date include “Adipose Stromal Vascular Fraction Isolation: A Head-to-Head Comparison of Four Separation Systems #2” in Annals of Plastic Surgery, and "Cell Assisted-Lipotransfer for the Correction of Facial Aging and Contour Deformities" in Stem Cell Research and Therapeutics, with additional papers forthcoming.

David Geffen School Of Medicine

Laboratory research assistant in the divisions of Biological Chemistry and Cardiology. Investigations included molecular mechanisms that regulate lipid homeostasis and the progression of atherosclerosis, with particular attention to the CRISPR/Cas9 mechanism to create gene knockouts in mice.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Adolescent Care Project: project designed to ensure that all clinic patients are thoroughly examined and educated for preventative services, extraction of data for analysis of degree of patient risk, and stratify patients into risk categories for proper allocation of resources and treatment.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Under the direction of Chief Surgeon Dr. Joel Aronowitz at the Tower Outpatient Surgery Center. Duties include circulating operating rooms during procedures, discharging patients, tracking inventory, organizing supplies, cleaning and maintenance of operating room areas, patient support, and medical records.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Student member of Dr. Mark Russell’s research team for identification of effects of over and underexpression of GJA5 gene/connexin 40 at the 1q21.1 locus and accompanying manifestations of Congenital Heart Disease (Tetralogy of Fallot and Left Ventricular Outflow Obstruction, respectively).

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Shadowed Dr. Jeffrey Hanway intermittently throughout the winter/spring term, observing surgical cases at Children's National Hospital including hardware removal and replacements and ACL repairs.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) With Distinction, Biopsychology, Cognition, And Neuroscience

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