Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Timeline
Deans List 2025

ANJILA DHUNGANA

University at Buffalo
Buffalo,NY
4
years of professional experience

Research professional, well-prepared for supporting academic inquiries and data analysis. Contributed to impactful research projects, showcasing attention to detail and analytical precision. Reliable team member adaptable to changing research needs, with skills in data collection and scientific reporting.

Work History

Student Assistant

2 Months
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Science | 06.2026 - 08.2026
  • Supported student onboarding processes by preparing informational materials and orientation sessions.
  • Facilitated communication between students and academic advisors to enhance support services.
  • Conducted literature reviews and summarized findings to support ongoing research initiatives.
  • Completed special projects assigned by supervisors within specified deadlines while balancing regular duties effectively.
  • Maintained laboratory safety by demonstrating equipment and techniques.
  • Conducted experiments under faculty's directions

Undergraduate Research Assistant – ELN Project (Molecular Biology)

6 Months
University at Buffalo | 01.2026 - Current
  • Working on the Development of a Simultaneous Knock-Down Replacement Vector for Human Cells.
  • Performed bacterial transformation and cultured transformed cells in LB broth.
  • Conducted plasmid DNA extraction using mini prep techniques.
  • Ran agarose gel electrophoresis to analyze DNA fragments and restriction enzyme digestion results.
  • Utilized restriction enzymes to verify cloning and vector construction.

Undergraduate Research Assistant – ELN Project (Computational / Imaging-Based)

10 Months
University at Buffalo | 09.2025 - Current
  • Analyzing dopamine and MK-801 binding sites using ImageJ software.
  • Tracing and quantifying receptor binding patterns from provided rat brain imaging data.
  • Supporting neurochemical data interpretation without direct wet-lab experimentation.
  • Collaborating with faculty and peers to interpret imaging results and present findings.

Research Assistant – Dr. Gunawardena’s Lab

4 Months
University at Buffalo | 02.2025 - 06.2025
  • Prepared Drosophila media and maintained fly colonies.
  • Monitored colony health and assisted with experimental setup.

Head of Public Health Advocacy

4 Months
Sundar Shanta Nepal | 07.2023 - 11.2023
  • Led public health campaigns and coordinated community outreach programs.

Lab Assistant

3 Months
Department of Forestry | 07.2023 - 10.2023
  • Assisted with soil sample testing, data collection, and laboratory documentation.

Tutor

5 Months
Partnership in Education | 07.2022 - 12.2022
  • Tutored students in Mathematics and Science through individualized and group sessions.

Education

Bsc - Biochemistry

University At Buffalo, The State University of New York | 90 Founders Prom, Getzville, NY 14068 | 05-2027

Expected Graduation: May 2027

Skills

Laboratory Techniques
Data Visualization
Data interpretation
Literature reviews
Database searches
Lab safety protocols
Scientific writing
Paper writing
ImageJ & Scientific Image Analysis
Attention to Detail
Teamwork

Accomplishments

  • Earned recognition and being on the deans list for spring 2025

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Nepali
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Student Assistant

Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Science
06.2026 - 08.2026Read More

Undergraduate Research Assistant – ELN Project (Molecular Biology)

University at Buffalo
01.2026 - CurrentRead More

Undergraduate Research Assistant – ELN Project (Computational / Imaging-Based)

University at Buffalo
09.2025 - CurrentRead More

Research Assistant – Dr. Gunawardena’s Lab

University at Buffalo
02.2025 - 06.2025Read More

Head of Public Health Advocacy

Sundar Shanta Nepal
07.2023 - 11.2023Read More

Lab Assistant

Department of Forestry
07.2023 - 10.2023Read More

Tutor

Partnership in Education
07.2022 - 12.2022Read More

University At Buffalo, The State University of New York

Bsc from Biochemistry
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Deans List 2025

Made into the Dean's List in the Spring on 2025

ANJILA DHUNGANA