Aalaythia Hepburn
Lincoln University,PA
Summary
Versatile and Experienced Research Associate looking to leverage experience to take on new professional challenges that contribute to the clinical knowledge base. Passionate and driven professional with remarkable analytical and problem-solving skills currently pursuing CITI training in clinical Research Coordination
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bioinformatics Research Associate
Loyola University of Chicago
Maywood, IL
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Conducted literature reviews to identify gaps in existing knowledge and inform project objectives.
- Investigated the novel dynamics of intrinsically disordered Actin Binding Lim 1 protein through the use of bioinformatics applications (ex. GROMACS, cpptraj).
- Implemented scripts in Python to automate data processing tasks and utilized databases such as NCBI GenBank and RSCB PDB for sequence retrieval and annotation purposes.
Chemistry Teaching Assistant
Lincoln University Of Pennsylvania
Lincoln University, PA
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Helped students develop problem-solving skills related to Chemistry concepts.
- Facilitated communication between faculty members and students concerning academic issues.
- Provided tutoring and guidance to students in Chemistry classes.
HBCU Donor Recruiter
National Marrow Donor Program
Minneapolis, MN
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed and implemented donor recruitment strategies to increase donor base.
- Organized and hosted donor events to attract additional contributions.
- Monitored progress against goals set by senior leadership for recruited donors for respective monthly, quarterly, and annual registry enrollment target.
Ovarian Cancer Research Associate
Lincoln University Of Pennsylvania
Lincoln University, PA
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Assisted in writing grants proposals to secure funding for research projects.
- Interpreted results of experiments and identified trends in data.
- Performed a variety of laboratory tests on samples including cell culture, cell viability assays etc. using OVCAR cell lines to determine the most effective timeline for cancer patient treatments.
Lab Assistant
Lincoln University Of Pennsylvania
Lincoln University, PA
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies, ensuring proper functioning of instruments as well as managed inventory of reagents and other materials used in lab.
- Assisted researchers with designing protocols for experiments while ensuring compliance with the university safety guidelines.
- Prepared specimens for analysis by conducting sample processing and extraction techniques.
Immunology Research Intern
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Streamlined the analysis of T cell activation and antigen-specific features by performing and optimizing Flow cytometry and ELISA protocols.
- Utilized statistical software packages, such as Flowjo, Prism etc. to analyze large datasets.
- Presented project updates at weekly staff meetings and university symposiums regarding progress made on assigned tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania
Lincoln University, PABachelor of Science - Biology
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania
Lincoln University, PASkills
- Good Clinical Practice
- Problem Resolution
- Excellent Communication
- Research
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Data Management
- Flowjo Software Proficiency
- GROMACS Software Proficiency
- Python Software Proficiency
- CPPTRAJ Software Proficiency
- Pymol Software Proficiency
- Flow cytometry
- ELISA
- PCR
- Cell Culture Protocols
Affiliations
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
- Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society
- Sigma Xi Research Honor Society
Accomplishments
- Presented at Leadership Alliance National Symposium (August 2022)
- Presented at Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists (November 2022)
- Presented at National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (September 2023)- NOBCChE Travel Grant Awardee
- E. Sawyer Jr. Memorial Award
- Health Equity Scholars Research Grant recipient
Certification
- Good Clinical Practice (2024)
- CITI Training- Clinical Research Coordinator Foundations (Current)
Timeline
Chemistry Teaching Assistant
Lincoln University Of Pennsylvania
08.2023 - 12.2023
HBCU Donor Recruiter
National Marrow Donor Program
08.2023 - 12.2023
Bioinformatics Research Associate
Loyola University of Chicago
05.2023 - 03.2024
Ovarian Cancer Research Associate
Lincoln University Of Pennsylvania
08.2022 - 12.2023
Lab Assistant
Lincoln University Of Pennsylvania
08.2022 - 01.2023
Immunology Research Intern
University of Pennsylvania
05.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania
- Good Clinical Practice (2024)
- CITI Training- Clinical Research Coordinator Foundations (Current)
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