Ernesto G. Regiarto

Clinical Research Assistant, 01/2023 - Ongoing 

The Goodwin Lab - Duke University Department of Neurosurgery, Durham, NC 

• Received training in consenting patients for clinical research enrollment
• Consented neurosurgical patients for current clinical trials under supervision
• Created Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP) to current research
• Conducted research on insurance status and clinical outcomes in non-malignant primary tumor patient cohort under the supervision of Dr. Rory Goodwin

Undergraduate Research Assistant , 08/2021 to 06/2022 

 The Zweifel Lab - University of Washington Department of Psychiatry, Seattle, WA 

• Worked under the supervision of a PhD candidate, Marcella Cline, and Dr. Larry Zweifel on the behavioral and molecular effects of a loss-of-function mutation of netrin-1 in GABA neurons
• Performed PCR experiments to confirm that DNA samples has the correct genotypes (heterozygous DATiCres)
• Conducted multiple mice perfusions to extract brain samples
• Regularly performed immunohistochemistry to stain samples with antibodies and prepare them for microscopy
• Conducted social interaction assay using Ethovision and PRISM to determine the phenotypic effects of netrin-1 mutation in mice
• Conducted cell counting analysis pertaining to the presence of specific antibodies using ImageJ. Results from this analysis will be a primary figure in an upcoming publication

Research Analyst, 08/2021 - 06/2022

Yayasan Merajut Hati (Mental Health NGO)- Jakarta, Indonesia

• Data and literature analysis on the mental health landscape in Indonesia during COVID.
• Collected data on the prevalence of mental disorders and psychiatrist-to-patient ratio in Indonesia across different socioeconomic groups.
• Research results were compiled into pitch decks that resulted in attracting 3 psychologists' networks/clinics in Indonesia.
• Primary liaison to an Indonesian NGO responsible for fighting child trafficking (Rumah Faye) that uses our service.
• Conducted screening calls and patient-psychiatrist/psychologist matching
• Responsible for tracking patient's progress through administering bi-weekly DASS-42 survey

Head of Marketing and Communications, 08/2021 - 06/2022

Indonesian Student Association, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

• Responsible for leading new engagement initiatives that resulted in a consistent Instagram content and series in social media
• Developed outreach strategies that resulted in 123% increase of engagement and 126% increase in Instagram
• Led and developed marketing strategies for "Keraton Festival 2022," the largest Indonesian festival on the West Coast
  
  

• Marcella M Cline, Barbara Juarez, Avery Hunker, Ernesto G Regiarto, Bryan Hariadi, Marta E Soden, Larry S Zweifel (2023) Netrin-1 regulates the balance of synaptic glutamate signaling in the adult ventral tegmental area eLife 12:e83760
  https://doi.org/10.7554/eLife.83760