Aunannya Banik
Sweet Briar,VA
Summary
As a dedicated Biological Sciences student with a focus on Cancer Biology, I am seeking an opportunity in Biomedical Science & Biopharma. My academic background has equipped me with a strong understanding of the molecular pathways driving cancer, along with skills in critical thinking, data analysis, and experimental design, enabling me to address complex biological challenges with precision and creativity.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
CATALYST SUMMER SCHOLAR
MD Anderson Cancer Center | Bast Laboratory
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Led 14 trials investigating MEKi resistance, by combining PARP inhibitor and MEK inhibitor improving therapeutic strategies for Low-grade serous ovarian Cancer Cells by 20%
- Enhanced treatment efficacy by 30% through ATP-based bioluminescence assays on Trametinib and Olaparib synergy
- Identified key RAS/MEK/ERK pathway alterations with 95% accuracy using Western blot
- Ensured 100% compliance with ethical standards in data handling and confidentiality
- Delivered 5 comprehensive reports using Synergy Finder, Graph Prism, and ImageJ for student seminars.
LEAH MENSHOUSE SPRINGER SUMMER SCHOLAR
Washington University| Schwarz Laboratory
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Identified alternative metabolic pathways for synergistic targeting with glutamate therapies using radiation, Cisplatin, Western blot, and mass spectrometry
- Applied mathematical modeling to analyze metabolic pathways, generating actionable insights with 90% predictive accuracy.
HONORS SUMMER RESEARCH INTERN
Sweet Briar | Brown Laboratory
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Optimized synthesis of targeted biomolecules, enhancing drug production efficiency by 25%
- Developed novel asymmetric organocatalytic reduction methods for prochiral unsaturated compounds
- Isolated bulky tertiary amines with 95% purity for Frustrated Lewis Pair (FLP) applications
- Analyzed FLP interactions using proton and heteronuclear NMR spectroscopy, achieving 90% accuracy
- Applied PM3 computational modeling to calculate relative energy and equilibrium constants for FLP formation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Science - Chemistry
Sweet Briar College
Sweet Briar, VASkills
- Cell Culture
- Western Blotting
- Mass Spectrometry
- Infrared Spectroscopy
- Gel Electrophoresis
- Python Programming
- Liquid Chromatography
- Cell Based Assays
- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
Awards
- AACR Meritorious Poster Award 2024
- Scholars Recognition Award & Dean's list 2023 at Sweet Briar
- Alpha Lambda Delta Initiate 2023
- Lota Sigma Pi
- Leah Menshouse Summer Scholar 2023
- Grant Engagement Learning Award 2023
- WEAmplify Scholarship (2022 and 2023 recipient at HarvardWecode)
- International Merit Scholarship
- Sweet Briar Investment Scholarship
- Diversity & Inclusion Award Nominee (2022)
Timeline
CATALYST SUMMER SCHOLAR
MD Anderson Cancer Center | Bast Laboratory
06.2024 - 08.2024
LEAH MENSHOUSE SPRINGER SUMMER SCHOLAR
Washington University| Schwarz Laboratory
06.2023 - 08.2024
HONORS SUMMER RESEARCH INTERN
Sweet Briar | Brown Laboratory
05.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biological Science - Chemistry
Sweet Briar College
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