Cecilia Lorena Calabi Villarroel
Tampa,FL
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Technician
Soilcea
01.2024 - Current
- Cleaned and sterilized tools to minimize contamination risks.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, vacuum, centrifuge, spectrophotometer, and autoclave.
- Made different types of media and conducted performance experiments.
- Transferred plants for micropropagation and worked with callus tissue and protoplasts.
- Performed plasmid extractions and transformations.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Trained new associates in laboratory procedures to ensure good performance.
Undergraduate Research
University of South Florida
08.2022 - 11.2024
- Collected, arranged, and analyzed research data about the application of CRISPR-Cas9 in cancer therapies and the use of corals and sponges in drug discovery.
- Served as an assistant lead to facilitate communication and organization in the research and writing process.
- Presented research findings at university-wide events, enhancing public awareness of ongoing scientific endeavors.
- Researched various subjects that were related to the project and presented information to the appropriate mentor.
Learning Assistant
University of South Florida
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Checked on instructor lessons and communication to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students
- Created, collected, and recorded data on student progress to determine next steps for student success
- Supported interaction between students during group work activities using guided conversation
- Taught Biology 2 subjects to students using differentiated activities designed by professor Chantale Begin
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cell and Molecular Biology
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05.2024
Skills
- Excel
- ChemDraw
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Lab result interpretation
- Lab equipment processes
- Sterile technique
Publications
Iskandar M, Ruiz-Houston KM, Bracco SD, Sharkasi SR, Calabi Villarroel CL, Desai MN, Gerges AG, Ortiz Lopez NA, Xiao Barbero M, German AA, Moluguri VS, Walker SM, Silva Higashi J, Palma JM, Medina DZ, Patel M, Patel P, Valentin M, Diaz AC, Karthaka JP, Santiago AD, Skiles RB, Romero Umana LA, Ungrey MD, Wojtkowiak A, Howard DV, Nurge R, Woods KG, Nanjundan M. Deep-Sea Sponges and Corals off the Western Coast of Florida-Intracellular Mechanisms of Action of Bioactive Compounds and Technological Advances Supporting the Drug Discovery Pipeline. Mar Drugs. 2023 Nov 28;21(12):615. doi: 10.3390/md21120615. PMID: 38132936; PMCID: PMC10744787.
Certification
Certificate of Artificial Intelligence in Pharma and Biotech. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, October 2024 – Present.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
Soilcea
01.2024 - Current
Undergraduate Research
University of South Florida
08.2022 - 11.2024
Learning Assistant
University of South Florida
01.2022 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Cell and Molecular Biology
University of South Florida
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