DALYA LABAN
Chicago,IL
Summary
Recent graduate from UIC with a strong passion for research and expertise in laboratory methodologies and techniques. Skilled in conducting scientific studies and analyzing data with a focus on precision and innovation. Dedicated to advancing knowledge through collaborative and hands-on research
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Histotechnician
Got Mohs Travel Tech Inc
, IL
01.2025 - Current
- Accurately embedded, froze, sectioned, stained, and mounted skin tissue specimens using a cryostat for immediate microscopic evaluation by the Mohs surgeon.
- Performed staining techniques such as hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) and maintained quality control of stains
Honors College Tutor
Univeristy of Illinois at Chicago Honors College
Chicago , IL
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Tutored organic chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, cellular biology, genetics, and physics
- Motivated struggling learners by providing positive reinforcement when they achieved success.
- Organized group tutoring sessions for multiple students at once.
Research Intern
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Chicago, USA
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Company Overview: Department of Physiology & Biophysics, Lee Lab
- Investigated the role of Nup93 in regulating BMP-4 expression and secretion, utilizing Western Blot and probing for antibodies
- Designed and executed an experiment involving the treatment of human retinal endothelial cells with shNup93 and control (shempty) lentivirus, followed by protein analysis in both cell lysates and media
- Conducted Western blot analyses to detect and quantify BMP-4 levels, providing key insights into the impact of Nup93 knockdown on BMP-4 secretion and cellular protein dynamic
- Presented work for American Heart Association part of the UICHeart Program
- Department of Physiology & Biophysics, Lee Lab
Patient Care Technician
UChicago AdventHealth
La Grange, USA
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: Cardiac Unit | ICU | PCU
- Conducted continuous patient monitoring, including vital signs, EKGs, and telemetry, ensuring timely identification of changes in patient conditions and interventions
- Utilized ventilators, cardiac monitors, infusion pumps, contributing to the effective care of critically ill patients
- Made patients feel listen to and respected, worked with the healthcare team to match their care with what's important to them, aiming for a positive impact on their health and well-being
- Cardiac Unit | ICU | PCU
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Chicago, USA
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: Department of Bioengineering and Pharmacology, Levitan Lab
- Conducted research on the causes of plaque formation in atherosclerosis, with a focus on the Kir 2.1 channel
- Performed staining of the endothelial lining in aortic and carotid sections of mice, including elastin and collagen stainings
- Conducted cell culture with macrophage uptake of lipid between two genetically different mice that were engineered to render Kir2.1 ion channel
- Department of Bioengineering and Pharmacology, Levitan Lab
Education
Bachelor of Science - Molecular & Cellular Biology
University of Illinois At Chicago
12-2024
Skills
- Research Methodology
- Cyrosectioning
- Medical Writing
- Patient Interaction
- Online research
- Problem-solving
- Bench work familiarity
Certification
- CNA, Illinois Department of Public Health
- BLS, American Heart Association
Affiliations
- Biological Sciences Departmental Distinction
- Cum Laude and College Honors
- UICHeart AHA 2024 Achievement
Timeline
Histotechnician
Got Mohs Travel Tech Inc
01.2025 - Current
Research Intern
University of Illinois College of Medicine
05.2024 - 07.2024
Honors College Tutor
Univeristy of Illinois at Chicago Honors College
08.2023 - 12.2024
Patient Care Technician
UChicago AdventHealth
11.2022 - 01.2024
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Illinois College of Medicine
01.2022 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Molecular & Cellular Biology
University of Illinois At Chicago
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