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Irini Lukas

Madison,WI

Summary

Recent UCLA graduate with a B.S. in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology and hands-on research experience in molecular virology. Experienced in molecular biology and cell-based laboratory techniques, with strong adaptability, attention to detail, and interpersonal communication skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Undergraduate Research Assistant

UW-Madison
Madison, WI
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Generated HIV variants with Gag-30 (Env) substitutions to evaluate their impact on viral entry function using cloning procedures.
  • Conducted cell-based fusion and infectivity assays to study variant effects.
  • Collected, analyzed, and interpreted data with Snapgene and Fiji/ImageJ.
  • Contributed experimental data as a co-author on a submitted manuscript.
  • Participated in weekly lab meetings to present ongoing projects and discuss current data.

Undergraduate Research Course

University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
09.2025 - 12.2025
  • Identified and characterized an unknown sea urchin gene.
  • Performed molecular cloning procedures and sequencing analysis.
  • Utilized genetic databases, ImageJ, and MIcrosoft Excel for data analysis.
  • Consolidated project data and analysis into a final presentation for efficient communication of the findings.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Molecular, Cell, And Developmental Biology

University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
06-2026

Associate of Science -

Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI
05-2022

Skills

  • Molecular cloning procedures
  • DNA sequencing analysis
  • Western blotting
  • Gel Electrophoresis
  • Cell culture techniques
  • Light and Fluorescent microscopy
  • Flow cytometry
  • ImageJ/Fiji
  • SnapGene
  • R programming
  • Microsoft Office
  • Research Presentation

Timeline

Undergraduate Research Course

University of California, Los Angeles
09.2025 - 12.2025

Undergraduate Research Assistant

UW-Madison
06.2023 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Molecular, Cell, And Developmental Biology

University of California, Los Angeles

Associate of Science -

Madison Area Technical College

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