Assisted with IRB review for preliminary eligibility.
Assisted with communication for coordination of events and programs, including middle school tutoring.
Scribe
NextStep
Miami, FL
03.2021 - Current
Received dictation and created high-quality documents.
Maintained understanding of all active patients in order to facilitate workflow.
Corrected errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar without changing meaning of sentences.
Maintained strict confidentiality of transcribed data according to HIPAA regulations and company policy.
Returned dictated reports in electronic form for physician review, signature and corrections.
Research Assistant
Saint Thomas University
Miami, FL
05.2022 - 12.2023
Screening of medicinal plants for anti-breast cancer activity in vitro.
Performing cytotoxicity assays, migration assays, data analysis using Image J and R statistical software.
Betancur , D., Williams , I. E., Tapanes-Castillo, A., & Pina , M. (2023). Investigating the effects of American Beauty Berry on cancer cells, Florida Undergraduate Research Conference, Poster, Miami Gardens, Florida.
First author of "American Beauty Berry plant on BT549 breast Cancer Cells" scientific research poster
Shadowing human genomic library preparation for DNA sequencing for Galatea Bio.
Research Intern
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Miami, FL
05.2023 - 07.2023
2023 Undergraduate Research Fellow, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine /Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Diversity in Cancer Research (DICR) program (competitive 10-week American Cancer Society-funded research fellowship)
Intensive hands-on research experience in the laboratory of Dr. Jashodeep Datta, Department of Surgery, working on how TNFR2 inhibition disrupts neutrophil-driven stromal inflammation in pancreatic cancer
Betancur , D., Bianchi, A., Amirian, H., Rajkumar, K., Adams, A., Ogobuiro, I., Merchant, N. & Datta, J. (2023). TNFR2 inhibition disrupts neutrophil-driven stromal inflammation in pancreatic cancer, University of Miami Medical School SURF Symposium, Poster, Miami, Florida.
Research Volunteer
University of Miami School of Medicine
Miami, FL
10.2023 - Current
Shadowing in Dr. Sophia George's research lab focused on mutations found in the genomic landscapes in breast and prostate cancer, specifically in the African diasporas.
Conducted interviews with participants to collect data for studies.
Collected and managed sensitive participant information according to relevant regulations.
Participated in meetings, presentations and other events.
Supported field research projects of large scope and complexity under guidance of leadership.