Anna K. Kissel
New York,NY
Summary
Professional researcher with experience in data analysis, experimental design, and literature review. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results through adaptive problem-solving and critical thinking. Skilled in research methodologies, statistical software, and scientific writing. Reliable and flexible, able to adapt to changing project needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Intern
Koronyo Lab
11.2024 - 06.2025
- Company Overview: Cedars Sinai Medical Center
- Lab Bench: Conducted experiments using immunohistochemistry, gel electrophoresis, centrifuging, and PCR techniques. Handled mice ethically during studies. Proficient in antigen retrieval, western blot, staining, and microscope analysis of stains. Experienced in lab techniques and etiquette.
- Individual Research Initiative: Reviewed literature on AD and currently investigating the relationship between Retinitis Pigmentosa and AD. Conducted weekly journal clubs on current research.
- Data Analysis: performed counting and quality checking for images. Organized data for use in research studies.
Volunteer Research Assistant
Braskie Research Group
03.2021 - 11.2024
- Company Overview: USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging Institute
- Quality Control (QC): Responsible for quality control of MRI scans for Braskie Lab research projects. Quality checked regional masks using strict controls for MRI processing. Learned modalities on FSL including Hippocampal QC, Freesurfer Cortical QC, and Resting State FMRI QC. Used MRI neuroimaging software: FSL and Freesurfer.
- Neuroanatomy: Learned neuroanatomy and how to apply it technically when analyzing MRI. Proficient in identifying scan artifacts and brain abnormalities.
- Alzheimer’s Research: Contributed to a study investigating the effects of pollution on the onset of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). Engaged in journal clubs analyzing and discussing scientific papers about AD. Searched biomedical literature on Zotero and other platforms for thought provoking AD research.
- Data Analysis: Navigated large datasets of brain images using Bash code and prepared datasets for research by quality checking thousands of scans on Excel spreadsheets. Followed strict spreadsheet formatting rules.
Student Worker
USC Dornsife College of Letters Arts and Sciences - Biological Sciences Department
10.2021 - 12.2023
- Interacted with professors in the Biological Sciences department and helped them prepare for their lectures.
- Organized mail and distributed packages to professors in the building.
- Assisted professors with various tasks such as printing out class materials.
Level II Volunteer
Keck Hospital of USC
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Completed 60+ hours of volunteering, including outpatient service and rounds in Medical/Surgical Orthopedic Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- 6 North ICU: provided water, food, and communicated the needs of patients to the nurses and assisted the Medical Assistants with administrative tasks. Answered patient calls and paged nurses to assist with triage.
- Directed patients to their appointments, ensured hospital patients and visitors were wearing masks and sanitizing, and answered calls and emails while staffing the front desk of Keck Hospital’s Internal Medicine Outpatient Center.
USC Student Ambassador
USC Office of Annual Giving
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Fundraising: Made 1-30 minute calls to alumni and engaged in substantial conversation to encourage alumni to donate to USC.
- Top earner at call center, raised approximately $5,000 per month in alumni donations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Southern California (USC)
Los Angeles, California12.2024
Skills
- Programming Languages: Python, R Studio/R Markdown, Bash, UNIX, C, MATLAB
- Tools: FSL, Freesurfer, Canva, Office Package (Advanced in Excel), Google Suite
Certification
Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)
Timeline
Research Intern
Koronyo Lab
11.2024 - 06.2025
USC Student Ambassador
USC Office of Annual Giving
06.2022 - 08.2022
Level II Volunteer
Keck Hospital of USC
05.2022 - 01.2023
Student Worker
USC Dornsife College of Letters Arts and Sciences - Biological Sciences Department
10.2021 - 12.2023
Volunteer Research Assistant
Braskie Research Group
03.2021 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Southern California (USC)
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
- USC Science Outreach Club (SCOUT) Club Member
- Science Experiment Teaching: Visited a local elementary school weekly to teach science experiments to 3rd grade students.
- Mentoring and Tutoring: Educated 3rd grade students on health and science career paths. Taught math to these students, significantly improving their multiplication and division skills by the end of the semester.
- USC Pre-Health Office Pre-Health Peer Advisor
- Mentoring: Conducted three to six one-on-one meetings with students per shift, advising Pre-Health students on applying to health professional schools and answering their questions and concerns related to their academic and career paths.
- Event and Workshop Design: Programmed several workshops and events for Pre-Health students. Involved in the creative planning of these career building and networking events. Designed and executed a Pre-Health Identity workshop that was attended by 50+ Pre-Health students.
- Office Organization and Accessibility: Devised new ways to increase the accessibility of the office. Organized the office both virtually and spatially. Responsible for reviewing all incoming emails and delegating as appropriate. Organized and decluttered several rooms in the office.
- USC Inter-Health Council Community Outreach Chair
- Community Outreach: Executed a program with a local high school, Hybrid High, to mentor and educate high school students on Pre-Health career pathways. Held biweekly meetings with the high school and met one-on-one with students who needed further assistance.
- Collaboration with other Pre-Health Leaders: Created the Pre-Health Events Planner and collaborated with other Pre-Health leaders on campus to advertise events and opportunities for fellow Pre-Health students. Helped Pre-Health students get involved on campus with clubs and events of interest.
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