Breanna Horton
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Experienced biologist with experience improving the scientific community by performing accurate sample processing and analysis while complying with laboratory safety protocol and standards. Demonstrates outstanding data management, report development, and communication skills to support research and study efforts.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
ORISE Fellow
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC
06.2021 - Current
- Utilized complex instrumentation to conduct sequencing and fragment analysis.
- Developed laboratory expertise for the validation and optimization of complex PCR-based assays.
- Authored more than 10 standard operating procedures (SOPs) and related documents to support accurate sample processing
- Authored professional scientific abstracts, posters, reports, and papers for publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
- Handled thousands of specimens and conducted tests according to established protocols, keeping efficient records on all experiments.
Undergraduate Researcher
Complex Carbohydrate Research Center
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Conducted bacterial biofilm research under Dr. Maor Bar-Peled.
- Utilized various laboratory techniques including gel electrophoresis, PCR, nickel purification, gas chromatography, and mass spectrometry to grow bacteria, identify and amplify genes of interest, isolate associated proteins, and determine protein activity.
- Assessed data using scientific methods to independently identify research topics of interest.
- Interpreted protein BLAST databases to develop research questions and design primer sequence to isolate targets of interest.
Shadower/Intern
Meadows Regional Medical Center
05.2019 - 06.2019
- Observed and assisted medical doctors and surgeons in a variety of fields.
- Shadowed pediatricians, ENTs, pathologists, anesthesiologists, neurosurgeons and more throughout patient care including paperwork, surgeries, and diagnoses.
Cashier/Front Counter
Chick-fil-A
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Maintained strong customer service etiquette while handling a variety of time sensitive tasks.
- Managed a flexible schedule and promoted a positive and efficient work environment.
- Worked effectively and cooperatively in stressful situations.
Student Intern
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Observed 8 different lab technicians, phlebotomists, and pathologists in two-week rotations.
- Completed minor roles in organizing paperwork and processing lab samples.
- Prepared routine project updates and presentations to communicate career and education development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Linguistics
The University of Georgia
Athens, GA05.2021
Skills
- DNA Isolation
- Proficient in PCR
- Fragment Analysis
- Assay and protocol development
- Gel and Capillary Electrophoresis
- Next Generation Sequencing
- BLAST Analysis
- Bacterial culturing
- Gas Chromatography
- Critical thinking and troubleshooting
- Time management skills
- Scientific writing proficiency
Campus and community involvement
- Atlanta Humane Society volunteer 2022-present
- MedLife at UGA member, 2018-2021
- Education Abroad Ambassador, 2019-2021
- Circle of Friends Animal Society volunteer, 2020-2021
- Northeast Georgia Food Bank volunteer, 2018-2021
- Food2Kids member, 2018-2021
Publications
Evaluation of the msp1, msp2, and Poly-α method for distinguishing new infections from recrudescence
- Journal: American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene · Abstract #6429 · Nov 14, 2024
- First author: abstract and poster presentation
Therapeutic response to four artemisinin-based combination therapies in Angola, 2021
- Journal: Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy · Feb 29, 2024
- Co-author
Efficacy of Artemether-Lumefantrine, Artesunate-Amodiaquine, Dihydroartemisinin-Piperaquine and Artesunate-Pyronaridine for uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Mozambique, 2022
- Journal: TBD · 2024
- Co-author
Timeline
ORISE Fellow
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC
06.2021 - Current
Undergraduate Researcher
Complex Carbohydrate Research Center
03.2020 - 05.2021
Shadower/Intern
Meadows Regional Medical Center
05.2019 - 06.2019
Cashier/Front Counter
Chick-fil-A
05.2018 - 07.2018
Student Intern
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
08.2016 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Linguistics
The University of Georgia
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