Aided in carrying out discovery research involving alternative therapeutic interventions to combat antiviral resistant herpes infections.
Constructed three dimensional co-culture system in order to better emulate viral infection on skin construct.
Summarized and presented test results and research progression, in clear concise manner in professional setting.
Research Technician
Benaroya Research Institute
Seattle, WA
05.2022 - Current
Identified potential neo-epitopes that elicit autoantigen responses associated with autoimmune diseases including Type 1 Diabetes and Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Mentored undergraduate researchers and aided in progressing research project from visiting Scientist, providing expertise on specialized techniques associated with the lab.
Presented research at conferences and seminars, in clear concise manner.
Associate Scientist
Nexelis
Seattle, WA
11.2021 - 05.2022
Executed pseudotyped virus neutralization assay experimentation on COVID-19 virus and associated variants.
Upheld lab maintenance in disinfecting and daily calibration of VI cell XR and assisted in validating laboratory protocols.
Undergraduate Researcher
California State University
Hayward, California
06.2019 - 06.2020
Expanded the family of boron heterocycles by synthesizing the derivatives of 2-formyl phenylboronic acid through incorporating methyl, ethyl, phenyl, and t-butyl carbazate.
Characterized synthesized compounds through proton and carbon NMR, IR spectroscopy, melting point, and thin-layer chromatography.
Education
Master of Science - Laboratory Medicine
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
06.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Post Baccalaureate
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA
03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
California State University - East Bay
Hayward, CA
05.2020
Skills
Laboratory skills: NMR spectroscopy, IR spectroscopy, flow cytometry, cell culture (seeding/ passaging cells), T cell isolation from tissue