Eli Tsakiris
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Current M.D. Candidate at Tulane University School of Medicine, Class of 2026. Organized, independent worker with strong time-management skills. Diverse communicator experienced in both research and clinical settings seeking high responsibility positions with diverse patient interaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Researcher
Tulane Research Innovation For Arrythmia Discovery
11.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with research fellows on multiple projects within cardiology/electrophysiology.
- Worked on study development within Tulane's partnership with Samsung to determine clinical value of wearable technology (ex. Galaxy Watch)
- Presented research findings at multiple conferences
Medical Assistant / Site Lead
Northeast Dermatology Associates
09.2020 - 07.2022
- Preforms patient intakes, including initial assessment and HPI
- Individually responsible for administering NBUVB phototherapy, as well as assisting with surgical excisions.
- In constant communication with pharmacies, insurance, patients, and clinics in order to promote comprehensive care.
Research Assistant
Louisiana Cancer Research Center
03.2019 - 05.2020
- Routinely managed diverse cell culture lines performed in-vitro assays to investigate novel cancer drug therapy efficacy
- Compiled statistical analysis for p53 and c-myc related oncogenesis mechanisms, through translational drug studies.
- Conducted in-vitro efficacy tests of novel drug candidates in preventing p53/mutant p53 related oncogenesis.
Certified Personal/Group Exercise Instructor
Tulane University, Riley Center for Recreation
01.2017 - 05.2020
- Responsible for curriculum creation and instruction of Tulane University's "Employee Health Improvement Program"
- Experience in exercise regimen design and injury prevention for a diverse spectrum of clientele
- Coached personal training clients through unique workout plans to promote healthy lifestyle changes
Student Researcher
Tulane University
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Collaborated with mentor and laboratory group to help design research project to investigate neuro-regenerative properties of biomedical acoustics.
- Conducted culture of cortical rat neurons, subsequent imaging, ultrasound treatment, and statistical analysis.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
Tulane School of Medicine
New Orleans, LA05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Medical: Neuroscience
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA2020
Certification
Certified Dermatology Technician (ACDT), Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor (ACE)
Red Cross CPR, First Aid/AED Certification, Tulane Wet Lab Safety and Procedure Certification, CITI Research Certification
Accomplishments
- Received CELT Summer Grant for research project: "Low Intensity Ultrasound Exposure as a Neurodegenerative Disease Treatment"
- Received invitation to the "International IEEE/EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering" (for ongoing research on Growth and Regeneration of Cortical Axons Induced by Low and Mid-Intensity Ultrasound)
Timeline
Student Researcher
Tulane Research Innovation For Arrythmia Discovery
11.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant / Site Lead
Northeast Dermatology Associates
09.2020 - 07.2022
Research Assistant
Louisiana Cancer Research Center
03.2019 - 05.2020
Student Researcher
Tulane University
08.2018 - 03.2019
Certified Personal/Group Exercise Instructor
Tulane University, Riley Center for Recreation
01.2017 - 05.2020
M.D. - Medicine
Tulane School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Medical: Neuroscience
Tulane University
Certified Dermatology Technician (ACDT), Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor (ACE)
Red Cross CPR, First Aid/AED Certification, Tulane Wet Lab Safety and Procedure Certification, CITI Research Certification
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