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Ankita Sharma

Seattle,WA

Summary

A dedicated and research-driven graduate student in Comparative Medicine at the University of Washington, with a background in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. Currently exploring the role of creatine in neuroprotection and its potential to mitigate Alzheimer's progression. Actively engaged in community welfare through volunteer efforts. Passionate about leveraging scientific research to improve health outcomes.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

UW Food Services
Seattle, WA
09.2024 - Current

Enhanced community welfare by efficiently organizing and distributing food packages.

Physician Shadow

UW Medical Center
Seattle, WA
03.2024 - Current

Gained insights into patient care by observing physician-patient interactions and surgeries.

Peer Facilitator

University Of Washington, Seattle
Seattle
06.2023 - Current

Boosted student academic success by teaching effective study and time management skills.

Volunteer

COPE Health Scholars
Puyallup, WA
03.2023 - Current

Supported patient care by maintaining equipment sterilization and confidentiality standards.

Tutor

Kumon North America
Federal Way, WA
02.2023 - Current

Fostered a supportive learning environment, leading to improved student understanding of math concepts.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Ladiges Lab
Seattle, WA
03.2023 - 09.2024

Advanced Alzheimer's research through meticulous data collection and analysis.

Education

Master of Science - Department of Comparative Medicine

University of Washington
Seattle, WA
06-2026

Bachelor of Science - Molecular, Cellular, And Developmental Biology

University of Washington
Seattle, WA
06.2024

Skills

  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Mouse Model Handling
  • Peer Facilitation
  • Research Documentation
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Data collection
  • Community Outreach
  • Team Collaboration

Affiliations

  • Geroscience Summer Internship - Ladiges Lab (06/ 2024 - 09/ 2024)
  • Undergrad Research Symposium - Role of BDNF in aged, running mice (05/ 2024)

Languages

Spanish
Limited
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Punjabi
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Volunteer

UW Food Services
09.2024 - Current

Physician Shadow

UW Medical Center
03.2024 - Current

Peer Facilitator

University Of Washington, Seattle
06.2023 - Current

Volunteer

COPE Health Scholars
03.2023 - Current

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Ladiges Lab
03.2023 - 09.2024

Tutor

Kumon North America
02.2023 - Current

Master of Science - Department of Comparative Medicine

University of Washington

Bachelor of Science - Molecular, Cellular, And Developmental Biology

University of Washington
Ankita Sharma