Anya Sabanayagam
Grapevine,TX
Summary
I am a junior at The Episcopal School of Dallas with a science focus in my curriculum and an emphasis in AP Biology, Honors Chemistry and Honors Physics. My intended career is to be a research doctor specializing in developing cures for infectious diseases.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
UTSW Summer Research Intern/Infectious Disease Lab
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Maintained laboratory equipment and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
- Documented research findings in lab notebooks following institutional guidelines.
- Organized and maintained records of all data collected during research activities.
- Participated in weekly discussions to share insights and improve research strategies.
- Carried out experiments under supervision, developing skills and techniques to operate independently.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions with other researchers regarding potential strategies for investigation or experimentation.
- Performed statistical analysis on data and results, identifying and utilizing appropriate techniques.
- Created detailed reports summarizing the findings from various research studies.
- Recorded and sorted data to identify trends.
- Prepared presentations outlining research results for fellow laboratory team members.
- Gathered and analyzed data using qualitative methods.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Contributed to the writing and editing of research papers, reports, and presentations.
- Assisted in designing and implementing research studies, including developing hypotheses and methodologies.
- Engaged in continuous learning to stay updated on research methods and subject area trends.
- Reviewed existing databases for accuracy and completeness of information.
- Collected and organized data for laboratory experiments and clinical studies.
- Utilized various research tools and software to gather and analyze information.
- Identified and fixed issues with lab equipment to achieve more accurate lab results.
- Analyzed experimental results and determined whether results fit within standard procedures.
- Cleaned and prepared lab equipment for solutions, specimens and samples.
- Kept lab space and equipment clean to prevent contamination with hazardous substances.
- Supported preparation of research presentations and reports for team meetings.
Summer Camp Staff Member
The da Vinci School
Dallas, TX
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Supervised daily activities for children in a creative, hands-on learning environment.
- Assisted teachers with planning and organizing engaging camp programs and daily events.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of camp facilities and equipment.
- Monitored camper behavior and resolved conflicts in a positive manner.
- Provided guidance and support to campers in activities such as arts and crafts, swimming, sports, outdoor exploration, and team-building exercises.
- Counseled individuals who were struggling emotionally or socially while at camp.
- Prepared materials needed for various activities according to instructions from supervisors.
- Facilitated communication between staff, parents and campers to ensure smooth operations and an enjoyable day of learning fun.
Education
The Episcopal School of Dallas
Dallas, TXSkills
- Research methodologies
- Laboratory safety
- Team collaboration
- Documentation and reporting
- Sample collection
- Research paper writing
- Presentation skills
- Problem solving
- Regulatory compliance
- Undergraduate research
- Team interaction
- Creating presentations
- Data entry
- Task prioritization
- Microsoft Excel
- Data collection and analysis
- Time management
- Report writing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Lab equipment operation
- Machine learning
- Specimen preparation
- Data integrity
- Verbal and written communication
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- CPR Certified
Accomplishments
- The President’s Service Award - 2024
- Junior Varsity Volleyball Team Captain - 2023 and 2024
Affiliations
- Regular Volunteer Academic Tutor and Classroom Assistant at Walnut Hill Elementary School - 2023 to present
Timeline
UTSW Summer Research Intern/Infectious Disease Lab
UT Southwestern Medical Center
06.2025 - 08.2025
Summer Camp Staff Member
The da Vinci School
06.2024 - 06.2025
The Episcopal School of Dallas