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Gigi Macakiage

Berkeley

Summary

Hello, I'm an international student from London/Nairobi. I am a dedicated student who is open to learning, hardworking and adaptable to situations. My skills include literature review, and I have some wet lab experience with DNA extraction, PCR, and nanopore sequencing. I do hope that you consider me, as I will deliver 110% and I am able to commit up to 20 hours a week(on weekdays) and more if including weekends.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant, Funding and Night Shift Coordinator

Berkeley Free Clinic
10.2022 - Current
  • Explained treatments, continued care, and important lifestyle choices to enhance patients' dental health.
  • Developed strong "thinking on my feet" skills and manual dexterity by assisting with various dental procedures: cleanings(SRP and Prophy), Fillings, Crowns, Dentures, Partials, Bridges, Extractions and RCTs
  • Prepared successful applications to obtain funding from government and private grants.
  • Coordinated night shifts in terms of training dental assistants, taking X-rays, and managing patient records.

Undergraduate Student

Cal Genomics Research Experience
08.2024 - 08.2024
  • Engaged in field biology activities at UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens, collaborating on plant and reptile sample collections led by faculty and graduate students.
  • Listened to presentations by post-docs, professors, and PhD students about their research in genomics and evolutionary biology.
  • Engaged in training programs focused on DNA isolation techniques, PCR, bioinformatics, and sequencing technologies.
  • Gained hands-on experience in DNA extraction, PCR, and Nanopore sequencing in the lab.
  • Organized findings through figures and a presentation at the end-of-course symposium, contributing to group discussions on experimental design and research workflows.

Undergraduate Researcher Apprentice

Marshall Lab at UC Berkeley
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Explored the animal Castor (beavers) from an evolutionary biology standpoint, highlighting species adaptation and ecological ramifications.
  • Worked under the guidance of a Ph.D. Student Katherine Magoulick at the UC Museum of Paleontology, learning about her research on mammal migrations and evolutionary processes(she just graduated).
  • Engaged in discussions on evolutionary traits and behaviors, particularly in the context of her paleoecological research on the Great American Biotic Interchange(kind of like in-class environment).
  • Sourced thousands of references for her PhD thesis, utilizing platforms such as GBIF. This included honing skills in literature review.

ULAB Mentee

Undergraduate Lab at Berkeley
11.2023 - 02.2024
  • Poster presentation on community health.
  • Our topic was: "The Impact of Communicable Diseases on California's Homeless Population."
  • Designed for a comprehensive research poster for the ULAB conference, highlighting key findings on prevalence, transmission, and challenges faced by this vulnerable group.
  • Researched and interpreted datasets from health departments and non-profits, successfully illustrating the significant health disparities faced by the homeless community in California.

Education

Integrative Biology and Gender and Women Studies B.A. | 3.384 GPA -

University of California Berkeley
05.2025

Timeline

Undergraduate Student

Cal Genomics Research Experience
08.2024 - 08.2024

Undergraduate Researcher Apprentice

Marshall Lab at UC Berkeley
01.2024 - 06.2024

ULAB Mentee

Undergraduate Lab at Berkeley
11.2023 - 02.2024

Dental Assistant, Funding and Night Shift Coordinator

Berkeley Free Clinic
10.2022 - Current

Integrative Biology and Gender and Women Studies B.A. | 3.384 GPA -

University of California Berkeley

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