CHARLOTTE NYLAND
Roxbury Crossing,MA
Summary
Clinical Research M.S. candidate at Harvard Medical School with experience in biostatistics, epidemiology, and evidence synthesis, plus 2+ years of proteomics and molecular biology research at UCLA. Skilled in Stata, R, and high-dimensional omics analysis, seeking Boston-based roles in clinical research, biotech, or pharma that bridge data analysis and translational science.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Undergraduate Researcher
The Backus Lab
Los Angeles, CA
12.2022 - 07.2025
- Conducted independent research on hematopoietic cell proliferation in treatment-resistant leukemias using molecular cloning, dedicating 15–25 hours weekly.
- Presented research progress at weekly lab meetings and poster presentations.
- Maintained organized experimental records to support accurate analysis and reproducibility.
Family Nanny
Lisa and Julien Borel
Menlo Park, California
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Managed complex schedules, logistics, and travel with strong judgment, discretion, and adaptability.
Undergraduate Research Fellow Program (URFP)
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
12.2024 - 07.2025
- Selected for a competitive university-wide fellowship supporting undergraduate STEM researchers; received a $3,000 scholarship.
- Completed a faculty-mentored research project over two academic quarters with training in research methodology, scientific communication, and professional development.
Care Extender Intern
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
10.2022 - 10.2024
- Supported patient care across NICU, PICU, and postpartum units in a large academic medical center.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and assisted with patient comfort, mobility, hygiene, and administrative support.
Science Education Intern
Cal Teach
Los Angeles, CA
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Conducted hands-on laboratory activities and provided individualized science tutoring to strengthen student understanding.
Shadowing Student
Loyola University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Observed Dr. Julie Fitzgerald in PICU, gaining insights into team coordination and clinical decision-making processes.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Research
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology and Society
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06-2025
Skills
- Statistical & Clinical Research: Biostatistics, epidemiology, systematic reviews, meta-analysis, Stata (regression modeling, survival analysis), forest plots, heterogeneity analysis, publication bias assessment
- Computational & Omics: Mass spectrometry proteomics, MSFragger/FragPipe, label-free quantification, peptide identification, protein quantification, high-dimensional data analysis, R, basic Python
- Molecular & Laboratory: Molecular cloning (Gateway, Gibson assembly, restriction enzyme cloning), PCR optimization, gel electrophoresis, DNA purification, bacterial transformation, plasmid propagation
- Design & Visualization: Adobe Creative Cloud, scientific illustration, infographic design, data visualization
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification
CITI Training Compliant
Timeline
Science Education Intern
Cal Teach
02.2025 - 07.2025
Undergraduate Research Fellow Program (URFP)
University of California, Los Angeles
12.2024 - 07.2025
Family Nanny
Lisa and Julien Borel
08.2024 - 08.2025
Independent Undergraduate Researcher
The Backus Lab
12.2022 - 07.2025
Care Extender Intern
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
10.2022 - 10.2024
Shadowing Student
Loyola University Medical Center
06.2022 - 09.2022
Master of Science - Clinical Research
Harvard Medical School
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology and Society
University of California, Los Angeles