Kayla Sweeney

Experienced with data collection, analysis, and research methodologies. Utilizes critical thinking to support research objectives and produce insightful findings. Strong understanding of collaborative teamwork and adaptability in research environments.

SEA-PHAGES Phage "Jrok" Publication

• Discovered a Bacteriophage by completing Phase isolation, DNA preparation and genetic annotation with accuracy and efficiency.

SEA-PHAGES Phage "Phinky" Publication

• Discovered a Bacteriophage by completing Phase isolation, DNA preparation and genetic annotation with accuracy and efficiency.

• Ethic Chair of Biomedical Sciences Council, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, 05/01/24, Present, Communicating with students and faculty within the Biomedical Sciences Program in regards to professionalism.
• Pre-Med Society E-Board Member, Promotional Associate, Saint Joseph's University, 09/01/22, 05/01/23, Campus organization that focuses on the Pre-Med Track and Medical School.
• Phi Sigma Pi, Fundraising/PR/ICR/Historian, Saint Joseph's University, 05/01/22, 05/01/23, National Honors Fraternity that serves to provide leadership, scholarship, and fellowship.

• Registered Behavior Technician, 08/01/23 - Present
• CPR Certification, 06/01/21 - Present
• Ageless Grace Exercise Certification, 11/01/20 - Present
• Home Health Aide Certification, 04/01/21 - Present
• Phi Sigma Pi Leadership in Action Certification, 04/01/22
• Natural Disaster Certification, 03/01/20
• SEA-PHAGES Jrok Publication, 06/01/20
• SEA-PHAGES Phinky Publication, 06/01/20

• Alzheimer's Walk Volunteer, 11/01/23, Assisting in setting up and cleaning up for Alzheimer's walk., Communicating with participants with any issues and/or questions regarding the event.
• MS Walk Volunteer, 05/01/24, Assisting in setting up and cleaning up for Alzheimer's walk., Communicating with participants with any issues and/or questions regarding the event.
• Rothman Orthopedics Shadowing, 11/01/23 - Present, Shadowing an PCOM alum that specializes in orthopedics by viewing his interactions with patients.

• Graduate Research, Dr. D'Angelo Cellular Lab, 01/01/23, Present, Gaining skills in wet-lab bench procedures such as concentrations, cell scraping, ELIZA, reading data, etc., Working closely with lab colleagues to interpret data and run experiments to gain a better understanding of enzyme degradation in COPD.
• Undergraduate Stroke Rehabilitation Research, Saint Joseph's University, 11/01/20, 05/01/23, Certified in Ageless Grace Exercise to teach classes to stroke and healthy older adults to view the improvements that can be found using this type of rehabilitation., Research includes the benefits of dual-tasking and how it can be used to improve both motor skills and cognitive functioning in people who have suffered from a stroke.
• SEA-PHAGES Research, Saint Joseph's University, 08/01/19, 05/01/20, SEA-PHAGES is a research lab that allowed us to find and isolate a phage to improve our scientific research behind using phages as medical treatments instead of antibiotics.

• RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Home Health Aide Certification
• Natural Disaster Certification
• Phi Sigma Pi Leadership in Action Certification

Graduate Research Cellular Lab

Working under Dr. Marina D'Angelo of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. While working in Dr. D'Angelo's lab I had the opportunity to gain skills in wet-lab bench procedures such as concentrations, cell scraping, ELIZA, and reading data while working closely with lab colleagues to interpret data and run experiments to gain a better understanding of enzyme degradation in COPD and increased secretion of Matrix Metalloproteases.