Sreeja Guraja
Novi,MI
Summary
Dedicated research professional specializing in cancer biology, with hands-on experience in lung and prostate cancer research. Skilled in maintaining and treating lung cancer cell lines and organoids with various drug therapies to study treatment responses. Experienced in cell culture, immunostaining, Western blotting, and molecular biology techniques. Passionate about advancing cancer research and contributing to the development of more effective therapeutic strategies.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Associate II
Henry Ford Health
02.2025 - Current
- - Conduct translational research focused on ALK-positive lung cancer.
- - Perform lab techniques including cell culture, Western blotting, MTS assay, clonogenic assay, and patient-derived organoid maintenance.
- - Involved in patient consenting and clinical sample collection in compliance with research protocols.
- - Manage patient and experimental data using REDCap.
- - Coordinate lab operations by handling supply orders and maintaining inventory.
- - Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support research aimed at improving targeted cancer therapies.
Research Technologist I
Michigan State University
11.2024 - 01.2025
- - Developed and executed experimental techniques such as plasmid cloning and RNA/protein analysis.
- - Contributed to projects investigating the role and mechanisms of K17-mediated immunosuppression in infection and cancer models.
- - Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to advance understanding of molecular mechanisms in immunology and oncology.
Research Assistant
Baylor College of Medicine
07.2023 - 10.2024
- - Designed and executed molecular epidemiology studies, identifying genetic and environmental risk factors.
- - Developed and optimized laboratory protocols for biomarker discovery and viral detection in patient samples (blood, CSF, saliva, urine).
- - Focused on population studies researching ways to identify molecular biomarkers of viral infection and cancer risk.
- - Contributed to process improvements aimed at enhancing childhood pediatric outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Biotechnology
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology
05.2021
Skills
- Data Analysis
- General Administration
- Quality Assurance
- REDCap
- CTMS (Clinical Trial Management System)
- MTS Assay, Colonogenic Assay
- SOPs Generation
- Western Blot
- Regulatory Affairs
- Patient Consenting
- Cell Culture
Timeline
Research Associate II
Henry Ford Health
02.2025 - Current
Research Technologist I
Michigan State University
11.2024 - 01.2025
Research Assistant
Baylor College of Medicine
07.2023 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology
Master of Science - Biotechnology
University of Houston-Clear Lake
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