Cora Day

Regenerative Medicine Research Associate - Senior Flow Cytometry Lead

• Designed 12-parameter immunophenotyping panels for multiple primary cell types
• Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection
• Distilled large amounts of data and produced reports, spreadsheets and presentations to effectively communicate key results
• Produced actionable information that improved knowledge in areas of mechanism of action of bone marrow derived stem cells
• Interpreted data analysis, generated reports, and preformed statical analysis utilizing software such as Excel, FlowJo and GraphPad

• Microscopy
• Sterile cell culture of primary and secondary cell lines
• Cross-functional experimental design
• Bioassay optimization
• PBMC isolation
• 12-parameter flow cytometry panel design
• Gathered, arranged and corroborated research data to create representative graphs highlighting experimental results
• Maintained and calibrated multiple types of lab equipments for quality
• Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis
• Recorded experimental findings in laboratory notebook to analyze and interpret experimental findings
• Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment
• Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications
• Implemented cost saving measures for laboratory reagents
• Collaborated with team members to achieve target results

• Conducted tests on equipment and instruments for quality.
• Flow cytometry
• ELISA
• PBMC isolation
• Sterile cell culture technique
• Received and processed stock into inventory management system
• Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere

• Flow cytometry
• Data analysis and presentation
• Resource management
• Primary and cell line culture and sterile technique
• ELISA
• PBMC isolation
• Recorded experimental findings in laboratory notebook to analyze and interpret experimental findings
• Resolved problems and improved day to day laboratory operations
• Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for data tracking, analysis and reporting
• Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications
• Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.

• Project lead of a non alcoholic fatty liver disease project utilizing a Huwe1 knock out mouse model
• PCR
• Western blot
• Genotyping
• Sterile cell culture
• Cell and tissue staining
• Mouse organ and tissue collection and processing
• Data collection, organization, presentation
• Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
• Facilitated the success of undergraduate lab members new to the laboratory setting by training in areas of animal work, cell culture, and data presentation
• Worked with principal investigators to coordinate qualitative research.
• Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.