Emerson Takata
Boston,MA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
Harvard Aging Brain Study, HABS
Boston, MA
01.2024 - Current
- Worked as a research assistant on the Harvard Aging Brain Study, HABS
- Conducted stimulation and eye tracking session protocol, assisted MRI sessions, recruitment/confirmation calls, lab meetings, and phlebotomy assignments.
Patient Care Technician
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, MA
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Worked in Rosenberg 6, a trauma, orthopedic, and plastic surgery unit as a Patient Care Technician
- Aided Nursing team in daily tasks: vitals, emptying drains, washing patients, and responding to their needs accordingly
- Documented and charted activity, intake/output, and vitals as necessary.
Student Observer
Scripps Green General Surgery
La Jolla, CA
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Observed esteemed medical professionals in the operating room (OR) during various general surgery cases
- Learned about the process of the OR and surgery in healthcare.
Research Assistant
TIME Lab
Boston, MA
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted Dr
- Rampersad in data analysis in her clinical trial studying cognition and memory pre/post transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)
- Conducted stimulation sessions and cognitive tasks with participants and organized and analyzed data.
Student Observer
Bighorn Mohs Surgery and Dermatology Center
La Jolla, CA
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Observed Dr
- Hugh Greenway and colleagues in clinic, surgery, and pathology laboratory
- Learned about the process of dying and staining cells for microscopic evaluation as well as laser treatments.
Internship
Scripps Translational Research Institute
La Jolla, CA
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Aided Dr. Jaiswal in data analysis in her clinical trial studying drug Ramelteon on delirium in post-operative patients
- Collaborated with group of fellow interns on Journal Club Presentation and presented to peers and research professionals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Neuroscience
Northeastern University
Boston, MA04-2025
Skills
- Proficient with MS Word
- PowerPoint
- Excel (LOOKUPs, PivotTables)
- Zoom
- SPSS
- Data Collection
Certification
- Phlebotomy Certification
- MRI Yellow Badge Certification
- PCA Certification
- CITI Certification
Publications
Jaiswal SJ, Spierling-Bagsic SR, Takata ET, Kamdar BB, Ancoli-Israel S, Owens RL. Actigraphic measures of ICU patient sleep, activity and rest-activity rhythms: results from an RCT examining the effect of ramelteon on delirium prevention. (Under Peer Review)
Hobbies and Interests
- Crocheting/Knitting
- Sewing
- Reading
- Surfing
- Yoga
- Hiking
- Meditation
Timeline
Research Assistant
Harvard Aging Brain Study, HABS
01.2024 - Current
Student Observer
Scripps Green General Surgery
06.2023 - 09.2023
Patient Care Technician
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
01.2023 - 12.2023
Research Assistant
TIME Lab
01.2023 - 06.2023
Student Observer
Bighorn Mohs Surgery and Dermatology Center
12.2021 - 01.2022
Internship
Scripps Translational Research Institute
12.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Neuroscience
Northeastern University
- Phlebotomy Certification
- MRI Yellow Badge Certification
- PCA Certification
- CITI Certification
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