Eli Wucher
Tulsa
Summary
Offering solid foundation in biochemistry knowledge and research methodologies. Experience with basic biochemistry, laboratory techniques, and data analysis. Committed to scientific principles of research and driving impactful results.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Tulsa
03.2025 - Current
- Working under Dr. Pradeep Kurup in neurodegenerative disease study through analysis of protein expression in humans and mice
- Designed and started a project on screening memantine and sulfonamide-memantine analogs for neuroprotective behavior and excitotoxic inhibition in SH-SY5Y human neuroblastoma cells
- Gained skills in: Western blot, cell culture growth and treatment, calcium imaging
- Plans to present findings at ACS Conference in March, 2026
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Tulsa
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked under Dr. Jyoti Iyer in imaging of centrosome structure and function in C. elegans
- Led a project in depletion of the essential protein clathrin for analysis of the effect on centrosome function
- Gained skills in: confocal microscopy, PCR, basic research procedure, experimental design, and presentation
Chemistry Tutor
University of Tulsa
08.2025 - Current
- Tutoring in walk-in chemistry lab for general and organic chemistry
Volunteer
Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma
05.2024 - 07.2025
- Summer only work as a food bank volunteer
- Tasks involve packaging and organizing food donations for recipients in need
- About 50 hours total
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK05-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK05-2027
Skills
- Lab procedure
- Writing
- Data workup
- People skills
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
Timeline
Chemistry Tutor
University of Tulsa
08.2025 - Current
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Tulsa
03.2025 - Current
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Tulsa
05.2024 - 08.2024
Volunteer
Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma
05.2024 - 07.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Tulsa
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
University of Tulsa