Executed laboratory animal training and applied techniques for effective handling of research animals.
Applied proper handling, restraint, and monitoring techniques to ensure animal welfare during experimental procedures.
Carried out multiple biochemical analyses (ELISA and Luminex assays) to investigate biomarkers governing endothelial cell development.
Maintained sample integrity through proper centrifugation, aliquoting, and storage procedures, ensuring consistency across trials.
Prepared and presented data summaries and visualizations to research teams during lab meetings.
Engaged in collaborative dialogue to evaluate findings, refine methodologies, and propose future experimental directions.
Research Lab Intern
Renuka Nayak
San Francisco, CA
06.2022 - 07.2022
Researched existing literature about rheumatoid arthritis and methotrexate, used key findings to establish a hypothesis about how to quantify the amount of Adenosine the microbiome produces, given a certain amount of methotrexate
Employed scientific methods to dilute Adenosine which was run through High Performance Chromatography
Follow specific instructions given to by the supervisor to prepare special water treatments with antibiotics for mice models with arthritis
Preformed experiments under supervision, developing skills in researching and techniques such as dilution, chromatography, and flow cytometry
Analyzed experimental data and interpreted results to write an abstract and created a scientific poster to present findings to other interns
Presented results to a panel of other researchers and answered questions that were asked
Math Tutor
Engage Stem SF
San Francisco, CA
09.2021 - 11.2021
Coached students through challenging material with positive reinforcement and encouragement through online learning.
Engaged students and made lessons entertaining to hold interest and encourage learning such as games or drawings.
Kumon Learning Center
Math Tutor
San Francisco, CA
03.2020 - 11.2021
Instructed students and supported understanding of math concepts.
Supported students by identifying and addressing specific concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
Boston University
Boston, MA
High School Diploma -
Galileo High School
San Francisco, CA
Skills
Lab Skills: Quantitative solution work (titration, gravimetric analysis, TLC, Distillation), solution preparation, technical communication
Instrumental analysis proficiency: NMR, IR, LC/MS, GC/MS
Data Processing: Excel (data tabulation, statistical analysis), scientific exhibit preparation