Alanoud Alotaibi

Undergraduate Research Assistant, 07/2022 - Present, Robinson laboratory, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

- Gained more than 200 hours of laboratory experience working with Dictyostelium cells to compile data to investigate and characterize specific proteins that represent as unusual interactors of the cortical cytoskeletal system of the cell. 

- Cultivated proficiency in various research skills such as cell culture techniques, sequencing analysis, RNA analysis, qPCR, and Sanger sequencing for independent assignments. 

- Developed and utilized statistical tools to detect and quantify cellular processes with accuracy and precision, resulting in a 40% increase in measured data accuracy. 

- Consistently dedicated 10 hours weekly to experimental procedures, including cloning, cellular transformations, fluorescent tagging, and colocalization studies, contributing to a research paper currently under preparation for publication. 

- Created over 80 graphs, spreadsheets, and presentation slides to assist graduate mentor present findings digestibly. Used CRISPR/CAS9 to generate knockout cell lines and developed antibodies to immunoprecipitated protein complexes.

• Publication in the Saudi Medical Journal, 12/2019 - 02/2021, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

- Executed genetic analyses using wet-lab research skills such as DNA extraction, sequencing, and PCR to provide genetic data to investigate levels of Plasma 8-Hydroxy-2'-Deoxyguanosine in primary angle-closure glaucoma in Saudi populations. 

- Assisted in drafting and layout organization of the research publication to the Saudi Medical Journal.

• Co-Author, 01/2020 - 01/2021, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

- Co-authored a research paper by completing a scientific literature review of analyses of ovarian and breast cancer (BRCA gene) among Saudi female patients. 

- Dedicated over 50 hours to research, summarized key findings from existing literature, and used Google Scholar, PubMed, and the NLM Gateway to resolve specific questions. 

- Translated complex scientific concepts into a digestible format and presented findings in both Arabic and English.

President of The Anthropology club , 11/2023- Present,  Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 

- Re-established club after a period of inactivity, growing membership to 55 individuals within first semester through targeted outreach and engagement strategies. 

- Leading meetings to host bi-weekly educational events and guest speaker series, aiming to increase club attendance and increase members' understanding of diverse cultural practices. 

- Established partnerships with 3 local cultural organizations to facilitate field trips and real-world anthropology experiences.