Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
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Contact - References
Honors And Activities
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Amanda Korte

Defiance,MO

Summary

Dedicated student with a deep passion for learning and discovery who is interested in biochemical research. Planning to pursue a Ph.D. in Biochemistry.

Work History

Undergraduate Research Assistant

University Of Minnesota - Twin Cities
09.2023 - Current
  • Investigate the role of human Pumilio proteins in mRNA degradation and regulation.
  • Assist faculty members with projects in developing CRISPR constructs.
  • Plan, modify and execute research techniques, procedures and tests.
  • Record data and maintain source documentation.

Lab Assistant Summer Internship

Danforth Plant Science Center
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Conducted experiments and data analysis investigating plasmodesmata functioning and plant intercellular trafficking (in assistance to post-doctoral research).
  • Performed molecular biology techniques including plasmid construction, Virus Induced Gene Silencing, DNA/RNA extraction, qPCR, and confocal laser scanning microscopy.
  • Participated in laboratory meetings.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
05.2026

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA

Skills

  • CRISPR Design
  • Plasmid Construction
  • DNA/RNA Isolation
  • Bacterial Cultures

Coursework

  • Foundations of Biology Research Lab I
  • Genetics
  • Organic Chemistry I
  • Foundations of Biology I
  • Foundations of Biology II
  • General Chemistry I With Lab
  • General Chemistry II With Lab

Contact - References

Dr. Tessa Burch-Smith

Principle Investigator, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

+01 510-332-9950  |  TBurch-Smith@danforthcenter.org


Dr. Dawn Bisi

Foundations of Biology 1 Research Lab Instructor, University of Pittsburgh Department of Biological Sciences

+01 412-624-4453  |  dcb47@pitt.edu

Honors And Activities

  • University of Minnesota CBS Transfer Student Scholarship, 2023
  • University of Minnesota National Scholarship for Transfer Students, 2023
  • University of Pittsburgh Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Dean's List, 2023
  • Women in Research Club Member, 2023

Timeline

Undergraduate Research Assistant

University Of Minnesota - Twin Cities
09.2023 - Current

Lab Assistant Summer Internship

Danforth Plant Science Center
05.2023 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

University of Minnesota

University of Pittsburgh
Amanda Korte