Evalds Viguls
Chicago,IL
Summary
Driven Laboratory Assistant with a track record of enhancing research outcomes at Riga Stradins University through advanced specimen analysis and data processing skills. Excelled in developing a machine learning algorithm, achieving a 50%+ validation rate. Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail and collaboration, ensuring adherence to GDPR guidelines.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Assistant
Riga Stradins University
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted research project with federal funding "From peripheral immune response to neuroinflammation: investigating causal relationships between human herpesvirus-6 infection and non-infectious diseases.”
- Prepared samples for immunohistochemical screening and processed resultant data with specialized software.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
Remote Research Assistant
Riga Stradins University
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Developed a YOLOv8 positive GFAP reaction detection and classification machine learning algorithm for IHC screening.
- Collaborated with the Computer Science department and RSU Clinic to gather 5000+ astroglia data images.
- Achieved 50%+ validation rate model with the ability for retraining for improvement
- Followed The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) guidelines and protocols by EU Commission
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2028
International Baccalaureate® (IB) -
UWC WK
Mbabane, ESwatini11.2023
Skills
- Specimen quantitative analysis and data processing (R, Python, MATLAB, SPSS)
- Literature research (ResearchRabbit, Scite, Elicit) and citation (EndNote, Zotero)
- Morphology data gathering, analysis (FIJI, QPath, ImageScope, Office), and documentation
- Record preparation, laboratory equipment testing, and calibration
- Technical and Protocol reading
Timeline
Laboratory Assistant
Riga Stradins University
01.2024 - 08.2024
Remote Research Assistant
Riga Stradins University
10.2023 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Chicago
International Baccalaureate® (IB) -
UWC WK
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