Helena Hanna
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chemistry Tutor
Self-Employed
Tampa, FL
08.2022 - Current
- Provide one-on-one tutoring sessions for undergraduate students
- Assist students in understanding complex chemistry concepts and preparing for exams
- Enhanced student comprehension by simplifying complex chemistry concepts and breaking them down into easily digestible parts
- Tracked student progress and adjusted teaching methods accordingly for optimal results in knowledge acquisition and retention
Babysitter
Self-Employed
Tampa, FL
06.2020 - Current
- Provide reliable childcare services for multiple families
- Manage schedules, meals, and activities for children
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability
- Created a fun and educational atmosphere by incorporating age-appropriate games and activities that promoted learning while keeping children entertained
Medical Observer
Medi-Futures
Tampa, FL
01.2021 - 08.2024
- Specialties: Various medical careers
- Hours: 30+
- Developed a strong foundation for future clinical practice by observing evidence-based care techniques implemented by seasoned healthcare providers
- Supported the clinical staff by performing administrative tasks such as updating electronic health records and scheduling appointments
- Participated in continuing education seminars to stay current on best practices within the healthcare industry
Research Assistant
Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, FL
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Participated in the design and conceptualization of a research study
- Completed data mining and data analysis
- Attended extra training and courses to write and publish manuscripts
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
Clinical Shadower
Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, FL
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Specialty: Dermatology
- Hours: 50+
- Shadowed healthcare professionals/dermatologists to acquire clinical experience and practical knowledge in the ambulatory and Mohs surgery clinical settings
Education
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences -
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL12.2024
High School Diploma -
The Bolles School
Jacksonville, FL05.2021
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Manuscript Writing
- Clinical Research
- Tutoring and Mentoring
- Phlebotomy
- Piano Performance
Certification
Registered Phlebotomist
Abstracts
1- Ardor G, Komforti M, Hanna H, Nassar A .Evaluating low her2 status in breast cancer cases with absent and low her2 protein expression. Laboratory Investigation. 2023 Mar; 103(3 Suppl):S94-5.
Presented at the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology, New Orleans, LA, March 2023
2- Nassar A, Carter J, Innis P, Blacklock AP, Seerapu S, Hanna H, Lochala A, Russell CA, Liu MC. Concordance analysis of paired breast cancer core needle biopsies and surgical excision samples using the Oncotype Dx Breast recurrence Score assay. Poster presentation (poster session 4) at the San Antonio Breast cancer Symposium - December 5 -9, 2023
Publications
- Abdelhakam DA, Hanna H, Nassar A. Oncotype DX and Prosigna in breast cancer patients: A comparison study. Cancer Treat Res Commun. 2021;26:100306. doi: 10.1016/j.ctarc.2021.100306. Epub 2021 Jan 7. PMID: 33444922.
- Ahmed M, Ardor GD, Hanna H, Alhaj AM, Nassar A. Two unique cases of metastatic malignant melanoma of the gastrointestinal tract. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2023 Feb;103:107907. doi: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2023.107907. Epub 2023 Feb 3. PMID: 36737869; PMCID: PMC9932360.
- Ardor GD, Komforti MK, Hanna H, Ibanoglu O, Lochala A, Nassar A. Evaluating Low HER2 Status in Invasive Breast Carcinoma via HER2 Immunohistochemistry, with HER2 FISH Correlation: A Cohort of 112 Patients. Breast J. 2023 Aug 25;2023:9725647. doi: 10.1155/2023/9725647. PMID: 37664543; PMCID: PMC10473890.
- Ardor GD, Hanna H, Ozalp B, Nassar A. Molecular analysis with pancreaseq® in evaluation and management of pancreatic cysts: A cohort of 28 patients. Cytojournal. 2023 Sep 1;20:23. doi: 10.25259/Cytojournal_28_2023. PMID: 37681071; PMCID: PMC10481854.
Extracurricular Activities
- Black Women in Medicine
- Active member
- African Student Association
- Active member
- Piano Player
- Participant in recitals
Volunteer and Community Engagement
- Volunteered in the primary care clinics in the Dominican Republic through the
Global Leadership Adventures (GLA) program ‑ built latrines, supported the villages,
shadowed physicians, and dispensed medicines through the clinic pharmacy ‑
July/August 2020 - Volunteered with my church youth group in several food drives, soup kitchens and
community outreach programs - July 2021 to present
- Volunteered in several immigrant support groups and clubs to provide English
language tutoring lessons and other academic support for immigrant kids- July
2022 to present
Timeline
Clinical Shadower
Mayo Clinic
06.2023 - 06.2023
Chemistry Tutor
Self-Employed
08.2022 - Current
Research Assistant
Mayo Clinic
06.2021 - 08.2023
Medical Observer
Medi-Futures
01.2021 - 08.2024
Babysitter
Self-Employed
06.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences -
University of South Florida
High School Diploma -
The Bolles School