Guadalupe M. Peña Garcia

• Assist in molecular biology research under the direct supervision of the PI, including solution and media preparation, cloning, tissue culture maintenance, Western blotting, animal record management, lentiviral production (transfection and transduction), ARTEMIS protocol implementation, and supervision of undergraduate students.
• Executed assays and recorded results with consistent accuracy across research workflows.

• Conducted inventory, issued materials, dispatched items, and ordered parts as an Automated Logistics Specialist (92A).
• Led reserve personnel during training drills, ensuring mission readiness and adherence to Army standards.
• Coordinated mobilization preparations, aligning administrative records with operational requirements and deployment timelines.
• Supervised compliance with military regulations, correcting deficiencies in personnel readiness and documentation.

• Under direct supervision of the PI, I provide assistance in basic molecular biology research. Responsibilities revolve around solution and media preparation, cloning, tissue cultures, western blots, animal record keeping, lentiviral production (transfection and transduction), and direct undergraduate supervision.

• Under direct supervision, provide routine assistance in performing laboratory tests and/or research. Clean, break down, and store laboratory facilities, equipment, and supplies as appropriate, and keep routine records and reports on laboratory results according to established procedures

• Assisted nurses and staff in providing care for patients needing extra help.
• Guided patients and families through hospital areas, reducing confusion and delays.

• I have the privilege of working in Dr. Irving Weissman's lab under the mentorship of Tim Chai who was an MD/PhD student in the lab. In the lab, we study how cancer cells evade the immune system as well as working on perfecting basic laboratory techniques.
• Supported daily lab operations and research tasks

Honor Grad