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Kendra Veney

Summary

Biology major with a chemistry minor at Howard University, passionate about biotechnology and medical research. Aspiring Ph.D. candidate in biomedical engineering, dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovation.

Work History

Research Intern

University of Washington School of Medicine
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Conducted research on retinal structure and function.
  • Operated and analyzed data from the Adaptive Optics Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscope (AOSLO).
  • Utilized MATLAB for data processing and analysis.
  • Examined experimental results to identify key findings.
  • Credited as an author for contributions to published research.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Howard University
Washington, D.C.
03.2025

Skills

  • Aseptic Technique
  • Prepare Media
  • Inoculation
  • Cell culture
  • Pour Plates
  • Ability to Work in a Team
  • Communication Skills
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Microsoft Office
  • Python
  • MATLAB

Coursework

  • Biology (Bio-101 & 102), 08/01/21, 05/01/22, Examined the unifying concepts of contemporary biology at all organizational levels through integrated lectures and laboratories., Separated DNA from specimen with a primer., Replicated DNA strand (PCR).
  • Genetics (Bio-200), 08/01/22, 12/01/22, Learned about the chemical composition and structure of genetic material and its transmission and function in development and metabolism., PCR Tests., Denatured, Annealed, and extended DNA sample to create a new duplicate strand., Analyzed the sample.
  • Microbiology (Bio-220), 01/01/23, 05/01/23, Spent 20+ hours in the lab; 2 times a week for 3 hours., Used aseptic technique to produce efficient smears of samples., Conducted research using dyes for positive and negative gram bacteria and endospore samples., Conducted research using a light microscope.
  • Neuroscience (Bio-444), 01/01/24, 05/01/24, Examined the function of the nervous systems from a molecular and cellular perspective., Introduced to coding Python., Practice utilizing python to analyze data., Studied the use of an ECG (Electrocardiogram) machine.

Timeline

Research Intern

University of Washington School of Medicine
06.2024 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Howard University
Kendra Veney