Hasit Patel

Medical student with a strong passion for medicine and a supported background in research experience, driven by an eager desire to contribute to enhanced patient outcomes. Proven ability to integrate scientific knowledge with patient care, fostering a holistic approach to healthcare. Committed to advancing medical practices through continuous learning and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Eager to contribute to innovative solutions that drive the future of medicine.

• Latin
• English, Native
• Latin, Minor

• Research Assistant, 2023 - 2024, Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, PA, Utilized the unnatural amino acid (UAA) 4-cyano-L-phenylalanine (pCNF) as a site-specific vibrational reporter to probe local protein environments., Genetically incorporated pCNF into distinct sites of the enzyme Adenylate Kinase (AK) and superfolder Green Fluorescent Protein (sfGFP) using the amber codon suppression method., Assessed local solvation states and protein dynamics through temperature-dependent infrared (IR) spectroscopy., Conducted expression, purification, and mass spectral characterization of AK constructs.
• Lab Assistant - Stem Cell Lab, Summer 2022, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), Philadelphia, PA, Prepared cell culture stock reagents and performed routine calculations for stem cell assays., Maintained meticulous logbooks and patient records to ensure high-accuracy documentation., Prepared samples and performed aliquoting for future assays., Assisted the Director in reviewing patient diagnoses to formulate appropriate information for attending physicians regarding treatment plans.
• Research Assistant, Summer 2021, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA, Investigated Cystathionine-Beta-Synthase (CBS) activity and metabolite flux in the transsulfuration pathway using mouse liver lysates., Analyzed data from hypermorphic 1278T mice to understand biochemical variances compared to Wild Type models., Utilized advanced laboratory instrumentation, including Amino Acid Analyzers, Spectrophotometers, and Centrifuges., Performed laboratory experiments involving sample preparation, data collection, and experimental design.