Elizabeth Rao
New Orleans,Louisiana
Summary
I have conducted research in a broad range of subjects which include next generation sequencing analysis of tumor genes, studying mechanical properties of tumor cells using microfluidics, nanotechnology, and COVID vaccine-induced side effects. I am able to cultivate safe and positive work environments to reduce risk and streamlined communication via database management functions through my non-research related experiences.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
COVID Safety Manager
Geffen Playhouse
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Enhanced workplace safety by implementing comprehensive risk assessments and safety audits.
- Reduced accident rates through proactive hazard identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies.
- Collaborated with management to develop company-wide safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Patient Coordinator
Incinta Fertility Center
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by efficiently scheduling appointments and managing patient flow.
- Streamlined communication between patients, providers, and insurance companies for a seamless healthcare experience.
- Provided excellent customer service to all patients, addressing concerns and answering questions promptly and professionally.
- Reduced wait times by effectively coordinating with medical staff on patient schedules and room availability.
Student Work Study Researcher
Professor Mark Greene, Department Of Pathology
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Participated and collaborated with labmates in experiments in cancer cell erbB signaling
- Initiated a new research project in COVID-19 vaccine induced thrombotic thrombocytopenia
- First author of article published in Journal of Bio-X Research: E. Rao, P. Grover, H. Zhang, M. Greene “A Narrative Review: Thrombosis after SARS-CoV2 infection or COVID-19 vaccination: Will a Non-Pathologic anti-PF4 Antibody be a Solution?”.
Research Intern
Dr. Sophie Deng
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Utilized clinical image analysis to help automate cell counting system with NIH ImageJ
- Collaborated with lab members on project studying potential corneal toxicity of an antibody-conjugate drug
- Resulted in one co-authored manuscript currently in preparation: C Bonnet, S Al-Hashimi, S Fung, A Lisberg, E Rao, and S Deng. "Corneal Toxicity of DS1062a in Patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer".
Research Intern
Dr. Weibo Yu, Assistant Project Scientist
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Studied application of AI in diagnosing cancer in patients' body fluid samples
- Was involved in initial study design and planning, data collection and analysis, and manuscript preparation
- Resulted in two co-authored peer-reviewed publications:
- 1. W. Yu , E. Rao, D. Wan, and C. Patterson (2021). A Prospective Study to Evaluate the Clinical Performance of A Novel Multitarget Based Antigen Test on the Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in Symptomatic Population in Comparison to Nuclear Acid-Based Tests. Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health Reviews. 6.10.16966/2471-8211.211.
- 2. W. Yu, E. Rao, C. Chin, J. Aguilar-Jakthong, et al (2021). A Preliminary Study of Deep-Learning Algorithm for Analyzing Multiplex Immunofluorescence Biomarkers in Body Fluid Cytology Specimens. Acta Cytol. 65(4):348-353. doi: 10.1159/000515976. Epub. PMID: 34077933.
Student Researcher
Professor Xinmin Li
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Analyzed image results from next generation sequencing
- Isolated and tested concentrations of DNA and RNA
- Tested efficacy of Biocartis Idylla, a PCR-based molecular testing system.
- Resulted in one co-authored publication: D. Brohawn, X. Mu, Z. Tong, E. Rao, et al (2018). “Biocartis Idylla proves fast and accurate in detecting oncogenic KRAS and EFGR mutations in paraffin embedded tumor samples”. J Diagn Tech Biomed Anal, 7:2 DOI: 10.4172/2469-5653.1000134.
Student Researcher
Professor Dino Di Carlo
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Built droplet-based microfluidic system to study mechanical properties of cancer cells
- Studied effects of mechanical alterations of cancer cells on cancer microenvironement and tumor cell proliferation
- Resulted in one co-authored peer-reviewed publication: J. Feng, S. Sharma, E. Rao, et al (2019). “Mechanotransduction of Tumor Microenvironment in Tumor Cell Proliferation and Response to Therapy”. Science China Materials. 62(6),873-884.
Education
Post-Baccalaureate Specialized Program
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Medicine, Science, And Humanities
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland05.2020
Skills
- Safety program development
- Regulations and compliance
- Clinical Image Analysis
- Data Collection
- Laboratory Techniques
- Experimental Design
- Scientific Methodology
- Research Paper Writing
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
COVID Safety Manager
Geffen Playhouse
12.2022 - 04.2023
Patient Coordinator
Incinta Fertility Center
08.2022 - 04.2023
Student Work Study Researcher
Professor Mark Greene, Department Of Pathology
09.2021 - 03.2022
Research Intern
Dr. Sophie Deng
01.2021 - 08.2021
Research Intern
Dr. Weibo Yu, Assistant Project Scientist
09.2020 - 12.2020
Student Researcher
Professor Xinmin Li
06.2018 - 08.2018
Student Researcher
Professor Dino Di Carlo
07.2017 - 08.2017
Post-Baccalaureate Specialized Program
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts - Medicine, Science, And Humanities
Johns Hopkins University
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