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Larissa Cooper

Bedford,PA

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Undergraduate Researcher

Shippensburg University
Shippensburg, PA
03.2022 - 05.2025
  • Led undergraduate research team analyzing Amblyomma americanum tick population in Franklin County.
  • Pioneered innovative techniques at Shippensburg University for efficient extraction of tick sample DNA.
  • Presented research findings to the scientific community and Shippensburg University.

Undergraduate Summer Research Assistant

University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Iowa City, IA
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Investigated secretion of CteG homologs from various Chlamydia trachomatis serovars.
  • Explored interactions between Chlamydia trachomatis Type III Secretion System effectors and host proteins.
  • Utilized confocal microscopy to assess CteG-GFP's ability to rescue centrosome amplification in infected cells.

Laboratory Assistant

SHI
Shippensburg, PA
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Ensured smooth laboratory operations through preparation of materials and setup.
  • Collaborated with graduate assistant and teaching professor to maintain lab safety standards.
  • Prioritized and completed laboratory tasks to support classroom objectives efficiently.

Laboratory Technician

Lampire Biological Labs
Everett, PA
05.2022 - 01.2023
  • Conducted immunology and microbiology quality control tests for clients.
  • Maintained organized records of tests for scientific analysis.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely project completion.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA
05-2025

Skills

  • DNA extraction
  • Microscopy techniques
  • Laboratory safety
  • Data analysis
  • Project management
  • Research presentation

Affiliations

  • DiscipleMakers Christian Fellowship Member, 2021-2025.
  • Member of Wood Honors College, 2021-2025.
  • Member of Beta Beta Beta Biological Honors Society, 2023-present

Accomplishments

Biology Support Fund Award- Biology—Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA, 2025.

NSF REU: Microbiology at the Host-Pathogen Interface—University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 2024.

Timeline

Undergraduate Summer Research Assistant

University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
05.2024 - 07.2024

Laboratory Assistant

SHI
09.2023 - 05.2024

Laboratory Technician

Lampire Biological Labs
05.2022 - 01.2023

Undergraduate Researcher

Shippensburg University
03.2022 - 05.2025

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

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