Hyerim Ra

Advanced capabilities in Microsoft Programs, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), 05/24, Contributed to an abstract presented at the ARVO, Office of Interdisciplinary Graduate Program (OIGP) Poster Presentation, 04/24, Delivered a poster presentation at Purdue University’s OIGP poster session

• In Vivo Research (Animal Model for Human Glaucoma), Purdue University, Summer 2022-Present, Established canine glaucoma animal model using vascular loop-induced hypertension, Administered intravenous, subcutaneous, intramuscular medications, Managed anesthesia protocols, Delivered post-procedure care, including pain relief injections, eye examinations and physical examinations, Performed optical coherence tomography and electroretinography to assess optic nerve structure and retinal function
• Ex Vivo Research, Purdue University, Conducted post-mortem tissue collection and formalin fixation following IACUC guidelines for analysis, Reviewed histopathology slides under light microscopy, evaluating retinal optic nerve changes in glaucoma models
• Animal Experience, Purdue University, Demonstrated adaptability while working with various animal species, including canines, felines, swine, bovines and laboratory animals