Hailey Ward
Boone,NC
Summary
Dedicated Molecular Biologist seeking an immersive learning experience to supplement research experience with industry-specific skills. Committed to acquiring hands-on expertise in industry level laboratory procedures, data analysis, and research methodologies. Enthusiastic about collaborating with industry professionals, harnessing new techniques, and developing a solid foundation for a successful career.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Student Researcher
Appalachian State University Food Services
Boone, NC
08.2022 - Current
- Conducted research project to determine if melittin and VSV can synergize to elicit an anticancer response in vitro by killing breast cancer cells and pro-tumorigenic M2 macrophages.
- Maintained aseptic technique for all cell culture lines including both breast cancer cells and leukemia cells.
- Performed in vitro cell-based bioassays including (ELISAs, immunoassays,cell-viability assay, and cytotoxicity assays in accordance with the standard operating procedures and under supervisor instruction.
- Maintained required laboratory safety protocols in accordance with BSL-2.
- Determined protein content, activity, and purity using Bradford assays, activity assays, and
SDS PAGE - Collected and analyzed data using minitab for statistical and modeling purposes.
- Performed microscopic examinations for phagocytosis assays.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Wrote a research grant and obtained funding for research project.
- Filtered water samples for collection of river water microbes.
- Assist in the culture media preparation including sterility check and growth promotion, prepare laboratory solutions and perform basic equipment calibrations.
- Prepared and organized patch-plates with isolates to screen for putative symbiotic bacteria.
- Developed PCR-based methods to screen the bacterial isolates for putative symbiotic bacteria.
- Learned most traditional microbiology techniques: serial dilution aseptic techniques, quantification, characterization, isolation, etc.
- Designed primers for PCR.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC05-2022
Master of Science - Cell And Molecular Biology
Appalachian State University
Boone, NCSkills
- Proficient in molecular biology techniques (Western blot, PCR, DNA extraction)
- Experience with cell culture and assay development
- Knowledgeable about lab safety and hazardous materials handling procedures
- Flow Cytometry
Accomplishments
University
The Gary Walker Scholarship in Biology, Recipient
Appalachian Excellence Scholarship, Recipient
Outstanding Associate in Science Graduate, Recipient
William Pinkney Corpening Merit Scholarship, Recipient
Certification
Physical Science Responsible Conduct of Research
Biomedical Responsible Conduct of Research
Training for Investigators/NIH Recombinant DNA Guidelines
ACS Laboratory short course focused on the development of hands-on lab skills
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Graduate Student Researcher
Appalachian State University Food Services
08.2022 - Current
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Appalachian State University
01.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Appalachian State University
Master of Science - Cell And Molecular Biology
Appalachian State University
Physical Science Responsible Conduct of Research
Biomedical Responsible Conduct of Research
Training for Investigators/NIH Recombinant DNA Guidelines
ACS Laboratory short course focused on the development of hands-on lab skills
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