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, PA05-2025
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