Fikir Hailu
Philadelphia,PA
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Technician II
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, CHOP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted with influenza infection studies and executed murine organ harvests for downstream analysis.
- Performed immunofluorescence staining, imaging, and quantitative analysis of tissue samples.
- Managed transgenic mouse colony through breeding, genotyping, and routine care to support research objectives.
- Tracked and organized laboratory inventory to maintain operational efficiency and support research activities.
- Coordinated lab meetings and outings to enhance team collaboration.
Hopkins Student Center Student Manager
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Supervised student staff and managed daily operations of multiple campus buildings.
- Helped organize events and activities that encouraged student engagement and campus community building.
- Prepared training materials for new student employees and led orientation sessions.
Undergraduate Researcher
University of Mississippi, Dr. Eden Tanner Lab
Oxford, MS
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Synthesized sugar-based ionic liquids and polymeric nanoparticles for targeted delivery in cancer therapy; characterized using nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and dynamic light scattering.
- Conducted cellular uptake and cytotoxicity experiments using fluorescence-activated cell sorting.
- Cultured and maintained mammalian cell lines and performed routine cell passaging and counting.
- Assisted with in-vivo murine studies, including intravenous administration of nanoparticles, dissection, imaging of mouse organs, and homogenizing organs.
Direct Support Professional
Person Directed Supports
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Delivered direct care and daily support to individuals with intellectual disabilities, enhancing their personal hygiene and medication management.
- Supported individuals during community outings promoting independence and engagement.
- Documented care, medications, activities, and individual needs in daily notes to ensure continuity of care.
- Ensured clean and safe home environment to promote health and well-being for individuals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Johns Hopkins University
05-2025
Leadership
- National Society of Black Engineers, President, Organized recruiting events with companies such as Bloomberg and Illumina; secured $4,000 in sponsorships
- Eritrean and Ethiopian Student Association, Treasurer, Led a team of 8 volunteers to raise $500 through on-campus fundraiser sales; secured $1,600 SGA grant
Publication
- G. S. Dasanayake, C. M. Hamadani, F. Hailu, et al. , Glyco Ionic Liquids as Novel Nanoparticle Coatings to Enhance Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Drug Delivery. Adv. Healthcare Mater. 2025, 2500592. https://doi.org/10.1002/adhm.202500592
Languages
English (Native), Amharic (Fluent)
Timeline
Research Technician II
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, CHOP
09.2025 - Current
Undergraduate Researcher
University of Mississippi, Dr. Eden Tanner Lab
05.2024 - 08.2024
Hopkins Student Center Student Manager
Johns Hopkins University
08.2022 - 05.2025
Direct Support Professional
Person Directed Supports
08.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Johns Hopkins University