Anita Safronenka
Washington,DC
Summary
Critical thinking Research Technician demonstrating superior data gathering and analysis skills. Astute professional knowledgeable in laboratory terminology, procedures and statistical methods. Ready to join a new organization collaborating with other professionals in a laboratory environment.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Technician
Georgetown University
Washington , DC
07.2020 - Current
- Test whether dietary fat stimulates growth of hepatocellular carcinoma through activation of CCK-A and CCK-B receptors.
- Determine which CCK receptor is responsible for tumor proliferation.
- RNA extraction from Hepa1-6 HCC cells and from normal mouse liver which was subjected to qRT-PCR for quantification of CCK-A and CCK-B receptors.
- CRISPR technology was used to genetically modify Hepa1-6 cells were used to selectively knockout CCK-AR or CCK-BR.
- Subcutaneous injection of Hepa1-6 cells into mice for tumor analysis.
- Immunohistochemistry analysis of fibrosis in mouse liver.
- Animal Husbandry and Animal Surgery.
Internship
Georgetown University
Washington, , USA
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Test whether dietary fat stimulates growth of hepatocellular carcinoma through activation of CCK-A and CCK-B receptors.
- Determine which CCK receptor is responsible for tumor proliferation
- Established that high levels CCK receptor does indeed cause liver cancer
Intern
Georgetown University
Washington , DC
01.2019 - 07.2020
- How CCK receptors effects growth of liver cancer
- Found that high number of CCK receptors increase cancer cell proliferation
Volunteer
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Washington,, USA
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Shadowed Dr. Jill Smith and observed how Endoscopy and Colonoscopy was performed on patients.
- Provided best care for patience
Volunteer
6th Minsk Clinical City Hospital
Minsk , Belarus
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Helped nurses in emergency room by guiding patients to their places
- Took notes of heath conditions of each patient like temperature, blood pressure, and injuries.
- Increased well being of each patience in emergency room due to better care and effective time management
Volunteer
Columbus Hospital
Newark, USA, USA
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Worked with nurses and other volunteers to increase quality of care for patient with acute conditions and varies pulmonary diseases.
Professional Tennis Player
ITF, WTA.
05.2008 - 08.2017
- Participated in tennis tournaments of various categories like USTA, ITF and WTA around the world and was ranked 268 in ITF and 1015 in WTA.
Volunteer
2nd Minsk Clinical City Hospital
Minsk , Belarus
12.2016 - 01.2017
- Shadowed Physician Dr Pavel Skacun in Traumatology and Orthopedics unit.
- Provided immediate responses to questions from volunteers.
Education
Master of Science - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY, Graduate School Of Arts & Sciences
Washington DC 08.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology
EMORY UNIVERSITY
Atlanta, GA 08.2014 - 05.2018
Skills
Software: Microsoft Office, Java
Research Methods
Data Gathering
Conducting Experiments
Scientific Terminology
Written And Oral Communication
Laboratory Techniques: RT-PCR, PCR, Direct ELISA, Indirect ELISA, Immunohistoochemisrty, DNA and RNA isolation
Additional Information
- AWARDS , Leadership Award May 2019 I was recognized for my work and contribution to the class of 2019 as a Social Media Chair.
Timeline
Research Technician
Georgetown University
07.2020 - Current
Volunteer
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
02.2019 - 05.2019
Internship
Georgetown University
01.2019 - 07.2020
Intern
Georgetown University
01.2019 - 07.2020
Master of Science - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY, Graduate School Of Arts & Sciences
08.2018 - 05.2019
Volunteer
6th Minsk Clinical City Hospital
06.2018 - 08.2018
Volunteer
Columbus Hospital
05.2017 - 08.2017
Volunteer
2nd Minsk Clinical City Hospital
12.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology
EMORY UNIVERSITY
08.2014 - 05.2018
Professional Tennis Player
ITF, WTA.
05.2008 - 08.2017