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Blythe Breitman

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Ambitious and detailed-oriented student with extensive biomedical research experience. Compassionate volunteer focusing on recovery and care for individuals with neuromuscular conditions. Advocate for public health and gun violence prevention.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teaching Assistant

Department of Biology, Emory University
01.2026 - Current

• Assist with instruction of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Lab course.

• Support students throughout laboratory experiments and assignments.

• Work with instructor to develop course materials and prepare reagents and apparati for class.

Patient Care Volunteer

Shepherd Center Hospital
05.2025 - Current
  • Supports patients recovering from neuromuscular injuries and conditions.
  • Assists with eating and daily activities.
  • Form long-term relationships with patients and provide personalized care.

Research Assistant

The Gershon Lab, Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine
09.2023 - Current
  • Conducting an independent project to identify brain tumor-causing genes and treatments.
  • Use Polymerase Chain Reaction, Western Blot, and Immunohistochemistry methods to collect data.
  • Work with mouse models to generate data regarding tumor growth and formation; presented at Emory SOM conference

Voter and Volunteer Outreach Lead

Students Demand Action, Everytown for Gun Safety
09.2019 - Current
  • Lead team responsible for the organization’s national voter and volunteer outreach.
  • Organize weekly phonebanking for voter registration and education on gun-related legislation.
  • Launched New York virtual field office to lobby for funding for local gun violence prevention orgs., “ghost gun” regulations, and registered over 100,000 voters

Volunteer

Hospital for Special Surgery
09.2018 - Current
  • Supported adolescents preparing for and recovering from orthopedic surgery.
  • Visit patients in person and bring care packages to hospital rooms.
  • Contact patients remotely and remain available throughout and beyond recovery.

VP of Academic Development

Sigma Delta Tau, Emory University
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Organized mentorship matching program to empower women with similar academic and professional interests to achieve their goals.
  • Mentored pre-medical students to achieve research opportunities and improve academic performance.
  • Supported members with study method advice and planning coursework over 4 years.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Human Health And Biology

Emory University
Atlanta, GA
05-2026

Skills

    Technology: Proficient in R Script, Prism, and Excel for graphing and analyzing biomedical data

    Laboratory Skills: PCR, Western Blot, IHC, Mouse Studies and Handling, Cell Culture

Certification

Basic Life Support, Awarded by the American Red Cross

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Teaching Assistant

Department of Biology, Emory University
01.2026 - Current

Patient Care Volunteer

Shepherd Center Hospital
05.2025 - Current

VP of Academic Development

Sigma Delta Tau, Emory University
01.2024 - 01.2025

Research Assistant

The Gershon Lab, Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine
09.2023 - Current

Voter and Volunteer Outreach Lead

Students Demand Action, Everytown for Gun Safety
09.2019 - Current

Volunteer

Hospital for Special Surgery
09.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Human Health And Biology

Emory University
Blythe Breitman