Angelica Aragon

• Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
• Developed research proposals, identified research objectives and created research plans.
• Grew and maintained Drosophila lines, screened them using microscopy and fluorescence microscopy, and dissected Drosophila salivary glands.
• Ran Cleavage Under Targets & Release Using Nuclease (Cut&Run) protocol extracting DNA fragments from salivary glands and then did the sequencing to analyze the results.
• Performed cell culture operation on Drosophila S2 and Kc cells, then performed Micro-C & Hi-ChIP experiments on them.

• Provided Spanish-English interpreting services for patients with limited English proficiency in primary care and pharmacology.
• Assisted physicians by bridging the cultural gap with Latin patients, leading to enhanced patient care and transparency.
• Communicated with patients to understand interpreting needs and provide the best service possible.

• Shadowed physicians in pediatric department for two weeks rotating between ER, hospitalizations, and the neonatal unit.
• Witnessed how patients are resuscitated and more than 100 patients be diagnosed and treated.
• I watched the inner workings of a teaching hospital and how medical students and residents are taught as I observed rounds and content reviews.
• Shadowed physicians in the dermatology department observing consults, biopsies, electrofulguration, and Mohs surgery.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

• Shadowed Dr Stafford and Dr Gula while at HOPE Health Hospice Hospital.
• Witnessed the reality of end-of-life as experienced by different patients.
• Observed how doctors interacted with the patients and their families to guarantee their dignity in their final hours.
• Tutored for Pedipal program children who had family in palliative care.

Presented poster “X marks the spot: Targeting Dosage Compensation to the X-chromosome”

• Presented poster “X marks the spot: Targeting Dosage Compensation to the X-chromosome”

• Collaborated with head researchers by maintaining and making any materials, samples and solutions required for the experiments in a Molecular Microbiology and Immunology lab.
• Implemented lab procedures to prevent errors and protect staff.
• Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.

• Learned the inner workings of running a company internationally.
• Oversaw and led the translation of all of their website to English, widening their international client base.

• Established curriculum and coordinated with school’s teachers to implement this curriculum outside of extracurricular activities.
• Researched and prepared biweekly lessons for 30 children ages 8-11 to teach English as a second language through interactive activity.

• Shadowed Dr Jose Vicente Narvaez & Dr Carlos Andres Plata.
• Observed open-heart surgery, angioplasty, stent placement, diagnosis process including stress tests and heart CT scans.