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Alexandra Mann

Vienna,VA

Summary

Aspiring researcher with a background in wet lab techniques, statistical analysis, and scientific writing. Experience in experimental design, data analysis, and research methodologies. Proficient in applying scientific principles to contribute effectively to complex projects. Known for meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to accurate data interpretation. Seeking to continue contributing to NIH’s innovative research as a Postbaccalaureate Fellow.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Assistant

Tulane Brain Institute
New Orleans, LA
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Contributed to project on understand the role of extracellular kinase VLK in mice development through treatment of neuronal cultures with STAT inhibitors to determine the effects on VLK function and Eph-NMDAR interaction
  • Learned and applied skills in neuron culture treatment, Western Blots, and immunoprecipitation
  • Gained exposure to perfusions, dissection, sectioning, staining, mice colony maintenance, and imaging of brain tissue with different neuronal and synaptic markers
  • Presented progress in weekly lab meetings

Intern

National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, United States
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Conducted experiment on relationship between LRRK2 promoter mutation effect on microglial LRRK2 protein expression and Parkinson's Disease.
  • Created and presented poster at two sessions.
  • Learned techniques such as iPSC differentiation, Western Blotting, cell imaging, and data analysis.
  • Regularly attended seminars and training sessions on broad topics including multiomics, excitatory neurotransmission, and ALS
  • Practiced critically reading and discussing scientific articles through participation in multiple journal clubs.

Research Assistant

LSU Neuroscience Center of Excellence
New Orleans, LA
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Analyzed novel object recognition footage to test for differences in wild type, MASK gene untreated, and MASK gene treated mice
  • Conducted olfactory memory assessments on fruit flies
  • Assisted PIs with making fruit fly food, fruit fly traps, stock solutions, and Western Blot gels.

Administrative Aide

Tulane Center for Bioinformatics
New Orleans, LA
01.2022 - 05.2023
  • Assisted in grading Alzheimer's tests for human participants in Alzheimer's Disease studies
  • Entered data for a multitude of human participants studies run by the Bioinformatics Center following subjects including Alzheimer's, Osteoporosis, and COVID-19
  • Helped participants fill out paperwork and guided them when needed.

Education

Bachelors of Science in Neuroscience and Psychology -

Tulane University
New Orleans, LA
05-2024

Skills

Laboratory Techniques:

  • Neuron culture treatment, Western blotting, immunoprecipitation
  • iPSC differentiation, cell imaging, data analysis

Animal Handling and Experimentation:

  • Behavioral testing: novel object recognition, olfactory memory assessments

Programs:

  • R/R Studio, Excel, ImageJ, GraphPad Prism

Certification

  • Aseptic Surgery, CITI Training, 2023
  • Biomedical Research Investigators and Key Personnel, CITI Training, 2023
  • Investigators, Staff, and Students, CITI Training, 2023
  • Working with Mice in Research, CITI Training, 2023
  • Working with Rats in Research Settings, CITI Training, 2023

Coursework

  • Univariate I Statistics
  • Cellular Neuroscience
  • Neurobiology of Disease
  • Behavioral Endocrinology and Lab
  • Statistics for Scientists
  • Brain and Behavior
  • Experimental Design in Neuroscience and Lab
  • Genetics
  • Cellular and Molecular Biology and Lab
  • General Chemistry I & II and Lab
  • Organic Chemistry I & II and Lab
  • General Physics I & II and Lab

Affiliations

  • "Inflammation Drives Changes in the LRRK2 Promoter Region"National Institutes of Health (NIH) Main Campus, Bethesda, MD — August 3rd, 2023
    National Institute on Aging (NIA) Campus, Baltimore, MD — August 2nd, 2023
  • "HIV-related Neuropathogenesis Resulting in AD Symptoms Due to Elevated Levels of Amyloid Beta (Aβ) In Comparison to Aβ Levels Typical for Each Age Group Induced by HIV-1 Tat Presence"Tulane Brain Institute, New Orleans, LA — December 14th, 2022

Timeline

Research Assistant

Tulane Brain Institute
08.2023 - 05.2024

Intern

National Institutes of Health
05.2023 - 08.2023

Research Assistant

LSU Neuroscience Center of Excellence
01.2023 - 05.2023

Administrative Aide

Tulane Center for Bioinformatics
01.2022 - 05.2023

Bachelors of Science in Neuroscience and Psychology -

Tulane University

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