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Alexandra Blee

Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Nashville,TN

Summary

Motivated and adaptable Postdoctoral Research Fellow pursuing an opportunity to conduct impactful team science in cancer biology. Bringing experience in developing, executing, and evaluating high-quality cancer research that integrates cell biology, study of protein structure and function, and machine learning to investigate repair defects that enhance chemotherapy sensitivity in tumor cells. Proficient in cell culture and cell-based analyses, structural biology, and murine tumor models. Professional team player with highly meticulous and thorough approach to science.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
11.2018 - Current
  • Conceptualized new interdisciplinary research program on protein variant interpretation and predicting tumor drug sensitivity.
  • Established and led collaboration between three multidisciplinary teams to accomplish research goals.
  • Secured competitive national postdoctoral fellowship and intramural funding.
  • Authored scientific papers currently under review and in press at peer-reviewed journals.
  • Leveraged interpersonal and communication skills to mentor graduate and undergraduate students.

Education

Ph.D. - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology

Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Rochester, MN
07.2014 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology

University of California - Davis
Davis, CA
09.2010 - 06.2014

Skills

Cell culture, biochemical and cell biological assays

Computational protein modeling and structure prediction

Structural biology and biophysical protein analyses

Interdisciplinary collaboration and team leadership

Written and oral communication

Organization, experimental planning, and time management

Adaptability and flexibility

Timeline

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Vanderbilt University
11.2018 - Current

Ph.D. - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology

Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
07.2014 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology

University of California - Davis
09.2010 - 06.2014
Alexandra BleePostdoctoral Research Fellow