Avery Alperin
Boston
Summary
Motivated neuroscience graduate and clinical research assistant with experience in translational and patient-centered research. Skilled in coordinating clinical studies, working directly with patients, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Aspiring physician committed to integrating scientific inquiry with compassionate care to improve outcomes for patients with complex diseases.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Research Assistant, Thiagarajah Lab
Boston Children's Hospital
06.2025 - Current
- Conduct clinical research on celiac disease and congenital enteropathies, recruiting and consenting patients, coordinating study visits, collecting biospecimens, and collaborating with physicians to integrate research into clinical care
Research Assistant, Gelbard Lab
University of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Investigate the role of HMGB1 and the RAGE pathway in blood-brain barrier dysfunction and its implications for postoperative delirium.
Intern
Piton Therapeutics
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Performed cell culture techniques and ran various assays to analyze early detection of disease states in the gut microbiome.
Research Assistant, Pain and Perceptions Lab
University of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Recruited subjects for clinical research focused on identifying biomarkers of chronic pain and analyzed fMRI data.
Research Assistant, Rao Lab
Boston Children's Hospital
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Researched colonic pain and its association with certain hormones. Responsible for quantifying smooth muscle thickness in Megf10 wild-type and knockout mice.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience, Bioethics
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY05-2025
High School and STEAM Diplomas -
BRIMMER AND MAY
CHESTNUT HILL, MA01-2021
Skills
- PCR
- Gel Electrophoresis
- Immunohistochemistry
- Cryosectioning and Cryopreservation
- Western Blot
- Microscopy
- Comfortable working with animal models
- Handling
- Dissections
- Colorectal Distention Assay
- Labchart
- Cell Culturing Techniques
- Managing and Propagating Mammalian Cell Lines
- Maintain Bacterial Culture Collections
- Assays:
- TEER, Biofilm, Hydrophobicity, Evans-Blue
- Statistical Analysis (R, Prism, Excel)
- Proficient in REDCap
- Clinical research
- Specimen handling
- IRB compliance
Certification
CPR and First Aid (Pediatric and Adult)
PATENTS
- WALKNET – PATENT #16/988,872
- Safety attachment for assisted walking devices
- BOWWEDGE – PROVISIONAL PATENT
- Assistive apparatus for coxswains to keep them secure in the bow
Timeline
Clinical Research Assistant, Thiagarajah Lab
Boston Children's Hospital
06.2025 - Current
Research Assistant, Gelbard Lab
University of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital
01.2025 - 05.2025
Intern
Piton Therapeutics
06.2024 - 06.2024
Research Assistant, Pain and Perceptions Lab
University of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital
09.2023 - 05.2024
Research Assistant, Rao Lab
Boston Children's Hospital
06.2022 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience, Bioethics
University of Rochester
High School and STEAM Diplomas -
BRIMMER AND MAY